Due to flood damage care must be taken on sections of this trail
A proposed 53km rail trail from the major regional centre of Rockhampton to the coastal resort town of Yeppoon
The first section in Yeppoon has been opened to a high standard.
There is also strong community support to extend the trail all the way to the Rockhampton to join the two communities together.
The railway line was constructed in 1909 and was closed beyond Broadmeadows when its main loading, pineapples, were shifted to road transport in 2006.
The Rockhampton Regional Council has committed to taking on the lease of the rail corridor and funding has been obtained for the first section.
Grade 2 (Easy) -Â
A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the
AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
Rockhampton to Yeppoon in South East Queensland
Capricorn Coast of central Queensland, 633km from Brisbane
Sealed
Bush and farm land
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Nearby towns: Beaudesert, Brisbane, Caboolture, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan City, Moreton Bay, Redland Bay, Redland City, Redlands
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