BRISBANE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL
161 km of outdoor adventure
Australia’s Longest Recreational Rail Trail
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is Australia’s longest recreational rail trail and a bucket-list experience. Stretching across 161km from Wulkuraka to Yarraman, you’ll journey from town to town following the once-laid tracks of the old Brisbane Valley Railway Line. Whether you’re an avid trail buff or you’re still on your training wheels, be sure to lace-up or mount-up for the Holy Grail of trails, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
View the Brisbane Valley Rail Trial map below.
Choose your own adventure
161km of trail, 27 stations, 11 sections and a whole lot of fun! People of all ages and fitness levels can explore the trail with sections ranging from 7 to 24 kilometres. Set your own pace and create your own adventure along Australia’s longest recreational rail trail.
Wulkuraka to Fernvale
Distance
23km
Level of Difficulty
Moderate grade, surface may be rough
Facilities
Water stations available at Fernvale and John Murphy.
Horse trough available at Borallon
Fernvale to Lowood
Distance
8km
Level of Difficulty
Low to moderate, easy grade and easy surface
Facilities
Water stations available at Fernvale and Lowood.
Horse trough and holding yards available at Lowood Showground
Lowood to Coominya
Distance
12km
Level of Difficulty
Moderate grade, surface may be rough
Facilities
Water stations available at Lowood
Horse trough and holding yards available at Lowood Showground
Coominya to Esk
Distance
24km
Level of Difficulty
Moderate to high fitness level required
Facilities
Water stations available at Esk
Shade shelters and horse troughs available at Logan Creek (Cooragook Creek) and Sandy Creek (Esk).
Horse trough and holding yards available at Bellevue Hotel and Esk Showground
Esk to Toogoolawah
Distance
19km
Level of Difficulty
Moderate to high fitness level required
Facilities
Water stations available at Esk
Shade shelters and horse troughs available at Logan Creek (Cooragook Creek) and Sandy Creek (Esk).
Horse trough and holding yards available at Bellevue Hotel and Esk Showground
Toogoolawah to Harlin
Distance
14km
Level of Difficulty
Easy grade, easy surface
Facilities
Water stations available at Toogoolawah
Horse trough and shade shelter is located at the former Yimbun Station site and Harlin.
Horse trough and holding yards available at Toogoolawah Showground
Harlin to Moore
Distance
13km
Level of Difficulty
Easy grade, easy surface
Facilities
A horse trough available at Harlin and south of Emu Creek.
Horse holding yards available at Moore
Moore to Linville
Distance
7km
Level of Difficulty
Moderate grade, surface may be rough
Facilities
Water stations available at Linville
Amenities block with coin operated hot showers available at Moore and Linville
Horse trough and holding yards available at Moore and Linville
Linville to Benarkin
Distance
17km
Level of Difficulty
Advanced grade, rough surface, uphill gradient
Facilities
Amenities block with coin operated hot showers available at Linville. Environmental toilet available at McNamara’s Camp
Horse trough and holding yards available at Linville and McNamara’s Camp. A horse trough is available at Benarkin
Benarkin to Blackbutt
Distance
5km
Level of Difficulty
Moderate grade, rough surface
Facilities
A horse trough is available at Benarkin
Blackbutt to Yarraman
Distance
19km
Level of Difficulty
Moderate grade, surface may be rough
Facilities
A shade shelter available at Nukku Station. Amenities and horse holding yard available at Harland Park (Cooyar Creek)
Yarraman
Trail Gurus
Whether it’s hiking, cycling or horse-riding, you can choose your own adventure along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Not sure where to start? Never fear. These BVRT Gurus will get you on your way:
