Bendigo & Heathcote Official Visitor Guide 2016

O’Keefe Rail Trail
Pedals
Pubs
Picnics
Bendigo is a city with cycling at its soul, and the
O’Keefe Rail Trail from Bendigo to Heathcote
is the best way to experience the expanse of
earth and sky between these two
historic locations.
The trail itself, following the path of a railway
track from the 1800’s, is flat and relaxing to ride.
Garry Long from Friends of the Trail shares that
“it’s the diversity of the trail that makes it special,
meandering through forests and farmland, and
across bridges above waterways, including
landmarks like Lake Eppalock.”
Garry names the bluestone piers at the old
road bridge near Axedale as his favourite spot.
Though the full trail is 49 kilometres one way,
your adventure can be as long or as short as
you’d like.
Our Top Picks of the Trail
Wine tasting at Heathcote vineyards.
Country pub & coffee stop at the Farmer’s
Arms and Axedale Tavern.
Platypus spotting at Campaspe Reserve.
Stay a little longer and enjoy an overnight
farm stay at Axedale.
Take advantage of bus and bike hire options
to make your day more comfortable.
For more information or brochures
on the O’Keefe Rail Trail visit
www.okeeferailtrail.com.au
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