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  • A question often asked but rarely answered.

    20/05/2025 Comments (0) Paul's Blog Posts

    Why does the rail trail make a sharp left hand turn when approaching Harlin from the south, then climb up and over a steep hill before crossing the road in the centre of Harlin, and then climb over another hill? Wouldn’t it have been easier to follow the original alignment of the old railway corridor? …

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  • Invitation to sponsor the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Festival of Cycling 2025 on 2nd August

    15/05/2025 Comments (0) Uncategorized

    The annual Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Festival of Cycling organised by the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association offers a range of both challenging and family friendly gravel cycling at it’s best with a finish line village in Yarraman organised by the crew of Wild Horse Community Radio Station where there

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  • The Bike Hire Company

    15/05/2025 Comments (0) Bike Hire & Service

    We are pleased to announce we are opening up a new branch to service the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail on June the 7th. Founded in 2017  The Bike Hire Company has been serving the cycling community for over 8 years. From our humble beginnings as a small bike hire business in Beechworth, Victoria, we’ve grown

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  • Linville Store & Cafe – Linville

    13/05/2025 Comments (0) Food & Drink, Linville

    The Heart of Rail Trail Hospitality In the heart of the village of Linville, the Linville Store & Cafe has fast become a must-stop destination for riders, walkers, and adventurers chasing a great feed, friendly faces, and a taste of country charm. Open 7 days a week, this bustling little gem serves up hearty

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  • BVRT shade shelters and water bubblers

    10/04/2025 Comments (0) Uncategorized

    Interactive map of the BVRT showing location of shade sheletrs and water bubblers.

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  • BVRT E-Bike Charging Stations

    10/04/2025 Comments (0) The Trail

    Interactive map showing list of public e-bike charging staions on the BVRT. There is currently only one official charging station operated by Somerset Regional Council at the Fernvale Visitor Infomation Centre and three publicly available charging stations operated by pubs and cafes at Esk and Linville. In addition,

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  • Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Cycle Tourism – creating a destination.

    25/11/2024 Comments (0) Paul's Blog Posts

    When we first started campaigning for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail in 2014, it was an act of faith.  We realised that we had something special in our backyard, but little did we realise our campaigning could set off a chain reaction that would result in ~$40 million being spent on it over the past …

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  • Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights

    20/11/2024 Comments (0) Things to See & Do

    Before starting, mid-way or at the end of your rail trail experience – book a ballooning experience to see the region from the air!  Discover the magical sensations & adventure of ballooning.  We are Brisbane’s closest balloon company -simply drive 30 minutes west of the CBD and the only scenic balloon

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  • Bird scarer tape – 95% effective magpie deterrent

    24/10/2024 Comments (0) Paul's Blog Posts

    Inexpensive Holographic Bird Scarer Tape is available online, from hardware stores, and free from all Visitor Information Centres in the Somerset Region. The recipe in pictures: Magic Magpie deterrent bird scarer tape pro tips 1) Bird scarer tape comes in two widths – 15 mm just doesn’t cut it. Needs to be 39 mm

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  • About the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association

    18/10/2024 Comments (0) Uncategorized

    Most experienced organiser of events and tours on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association has been organising a diverse range of popular cycling events and tours on the BVRT since 2016. Our full calendar of events led by locals caters for all preferences and levels of

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