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Hope for future NSW rail trails
"The development of Rail Trails in NSW has been hindered by the
fact that its disused lines were never ‘closed’." "The Recreational Trails Coordinator for the Lands Department is asking NSW groups with a rail trail proposal to contact him to discuss their proposals with the possibility of packaging proposals for closure and transfer." http://www.railtrails.org.au/news.htm?news&214 John |
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wrote: I think rail trails would be pretty awesome places to ride, although I would prefer to see trains running on them and less trucks on the roads :-( I agree totally on both accounts. But the 100 km or so Victorian "Murray to Mountains" railtrail (linking Wangaratta, Beechworth and Bright) has been an enormous success. It's our family's number one holiday destination. Details at http://www.railtrail.com.au/ for anyone interested. John John, My parent's B&B often hosts riders on the trail. If you need accommodation (and they also do bike pick-up from the Wang train station if you ask) then check them out: www.graniterangeestate.com.au On the pricey side (although you get what you pay for) but worth keeping in mind for those weekends away with the bike!! :-) -- Bean "I've got a bike You can ride it if you like It's got a basket A bell that rings And things to make it look good I'd give it to you if I could But I borrowed it" Pink Floyd Remove "yourfinger" before replying |
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On May 31, 8:55 am, wrote:
On May 31, 7:35 am, John Henderson wrote: I agree totally on both accounts. But the 100 km or so Victorian "Murray to Mountains" railtrail (linking Wangaratta, Beechworth and Bright) has been an enormous success. It's our family's number one holiday destination. Details athttp://www.railtrail.com.au/foranyone interested. John Thanks for the link. I'd seen on Getaway or somesuch show where they did a tour of a rail trail in New Zealand which looked like a lot of fun, but it's nice to know there's something available in Australia. I can vouch for the prettiness of the Victorian High Country too, I did some motorcycle riding around Myrtleford/Mt Buffalo on 4WD tracks a few years ago. It's about 1000km from here, but maybe one day I'll throw the MTB's in the car and sample that trail. It's sealed, you don't need MTB's, quite ridable on a roady, or a 'bent, or a pram ... |
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On May 31, 10:15 am, wrote:
On May 31, 9:15 am, Bean Long wrote: My parent's B&B often hosts riders on the trail. Mention aus.bicycle for mates rates! ;-) I can vouch for the 'Ovens Hotel' as a great spot for dinner and accomodation. I've stayed there many times. It used to be brilliant (6-8 years ago), then the owner died, and an old Irish couple took it up, but they really weren't up to it, but then they sold up and a younger couple bought it and they've made a real go of it. Very bike- friendly, basic but comfortable guesthouse accom, guiness on tap ... the food's not as cheap as it used to be, but it's good quality and not neuvo-pub bull****. The Everton pub's a great spot for lunch, too. Sitting on the veranda, cold beer and hot chips on a 37 degree day in summer .. ace! That was a great trip ... Sure beats staying in Myrtleford, the 'Dandenong' of the Ovens valley .. urghhh ... |
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John Henderson wrote:
wrote: I think rail trails would be pretty awesome places to ride, although I would prefer to see trains running on them and less trucks on the roads :-( I agree totally on both accounts. But the 100 km or so Victorian "Murray to Mountains" railtrail (linking Wangaratta, Beechworth and Bright) has been an enormous success. It's our family's number one holiday destination. Details at http://www.railtrail.com.au/ for anyone interested. John We have a rail trail going from our town to another small town about 60 km away. The trail is boring compared to most mountain bike trails because it has no sharp turns or hills. Given a choice I'd rather have a nice piece of singletrack somewhere. Friday |
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Bleve wrote:
The Everton pub's a great spot for lunch, too. Sitting on the veranda, cold beer and hot chips on a 37 degree day in summer .. ace! They also sell my parents' wine! :-) -- Bean Remove "yourfinger" before replying |
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Bleve wrote:
The Everton pub's a great spot for lunch, too. Sitting on the veranda, cold beer and hot chips on a 37 degree day in summer .. ace! That was a great trip ... Hmm have done the Beechworth to Everton ride a few times with the family but haven't seen the pub. Might be time for another trip. Will 18km of coasting downhill actually create a thirst (we drive back up). DaveB |
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Bleve Wrote: The Everton pub's a great spot for lunch, too. Sitting on the veranda, cold beer and hot chips on a 37 degree day in summer .. ace! That was a great trip ... Everton ... Everton .. the name is permanently seared into Bikesoiler & I's memory. Scorching hot windy day, sheep **** on the railtrail and swiftly running out of water despite carrying several litres. Arrive in Everton, order beer, place pot to forehead to attempt to cool down and then imbibe. Think we both had two in rapid succession before mentioning a word, (also think the locals had seen this happen before) Not bad accomodation out the back too, as we were making for Wangaratta but made a executive decision at the pub, ie: CBF'ed -- cfsmtb |
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Bleve wrote:
On May 31, 8:55 am, wrote: On May 31, 7:35 am, John Henderson wrote: I agree totally on both accounts. But the 100 km or so Victorian "Murray to Mountains" railtrail (linking Wangaratta, Beechworth and Bright) has been an enormous success. It's our family's number one holiday destination. Details athttp://www.railtrail.com.au/foranyone interested. John Thanks for the link. I'd seen on Getaway or somesuch show where they did a tour of a rail trail in New Zealand which looked like a lot of fun, but it's nice to know there's something available in Australia. I can vouch for the prettiness of the Victorian High Country too, I did some motorcycle riding around Myrtleford/Mt Buffalo on 4WD tracks a few years ago. It's about 1000km from here, but maybe one day I'll throw the MTB's in the car and sample that trail. It's sealed, you don't need MTB's, quite ridable on a roady, or a 'bent, or a pram ... I've ridden the Victorian hight country one http://www.keogh.net.au/wangaratta/ and the NZ (Central Otago Rail Trail) one http://www.keogh.net.au/NZ/ . Both were great fun in their own ways but I have to say: - the rail trail condition in Vic is way better - the towns are in general more interesting in Vic - it is a dead heat in terms of wine (all right, as a Pinot Noir lover I'll give it to Central Otago) - NZ wins for beer - the scenery is a dead heat - NZ is longer which is a good thing |
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