Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (133km), South East Queensland, Queensland

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is a 133km, grade 3 hike located in the South East Queensland, Queensland. The hike should take around 8 days to complete.

Length: 133km

Duration: 8 days

Grade: 3

Style: One Way

Start: Wulkuraka (Ipswich)

End: Yarraman

Location: South East Queensland

Closest town: Wulkuraka (Ipswich)

Queensland

From state capital: 70km

Longitude: 152.6667887

Latitude: -27.51134074

Hike summary

A new gallery in a transformed 100 year old church in the beautiful Brisbane Valley region in South East Queensland

Queensland's longest rail trail, which is still under development. It will be 160km long when complete.
gently undulating through mostly farming land in the southern section, steeper sections and bushland in the northern section.
the standard of the trail surface varies between sections; refer to the description for more detail
at this stage crossings at nearly all former bridge sites are low level crossings. Care should be taken after heavy rains

Located away from the Highway in a quiet and peaceful parkland setting, boasting mountain views, a creek boundary, animal and bird life, and situated within easy walking distance to restaurants and shops.

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Tips

Wulkuraka (Ipswich) to Yarraman in South East Queensland

Ipswich and Toowoomba City, Somerset and South Burnett Regional Councils, South East Queensland, 70km from Brisbane

Compacted earth

Undulating to mountainous

For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.

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