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25/11/2024
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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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20/11/2024
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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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24/10/2024
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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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18/10/2024
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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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25/09/2024
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Paul's Blog Posts
Oh dear, it’s magpie nesting season again… A few years ago I realised that the magpies were a major deterrent to BVRT tourism during the nesting season, so I set about researching a fix. Let’s be real, a magpie is a medium sized bird, it can peck you and it can scratch you with surprising …
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11/07/2024
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Things to See & Do
Our shuttle transfer service makes getting to your rail trail destination a breeze – we can transport you and your bicycle to any destination along the BVRT and KKRT. We can transport individuals and groups with or without bicycles. Our bicycle trailers are purpose built ensuring your bike will be transported safely
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08/07/2024
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DIY Itineraries, Uncategorized, Your Adventures
Visitors to the BVRT generally fall into one of two categories. Either they plan to travel the entire 161 km length of the rail trail or they want to spend a relaxing few days staying in one location whilst they explore different sections of the rail trail. All the information you need to create your …
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08/07/2024
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DIY Itineraries, Your Adventures
A definitive hiking itinerary is a little tricky because people have different abilities. I’ve assumed that around 20 km per day is a good distance within the capabilities of most experienced hikers. The preferred direction is from Yarraman to Wulkuraka (North to South) because the general trend is downhill and the
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25/06/2024
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Trail Highlights
Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge is a heritage-listed railway bridge on the Brisbane Valley railway line over Lockyer Creek at Clarendon, Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Henry Charles Stanley and built from 1885 to 1886 by H A Brigg. The railway closed to traffic in March 1993 and it was added
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18/06/2024
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Trail Highlights
Yimbun Railway Tunnel is a heritage-listed tunnel at Sinnamons Lane, Harlin. It was designed and constructed by Queensland Railways from 1909 to 1910. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 27 November 2008. The Yimbun Railway Tunnel, located 96.19 kilometres (59.77 mi) from Wulkuraka railway station, is
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