Length: 210km
Duration: 14 days
Grade: 3
Style: One Way
Start: Armidale
End: Wallangarra
Location: Country NSW and ACT
Closest Town: Armidale
Distance from CBD: 480km
State: NSW
Latitude: -30.5148121
Longitude: 151.6511455
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Public Transport
Bitumen Road
Gravel Road
Steep Road
Winding Road
Speed Bumps
Vehicle Ford
Entry Fee
Large Car Park
Small Car Park
Accessible Parking
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Timber Boardwalk
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Mountain Bike Trail
Historic Rail Trail
Dog Friendly
Urban Walk
Coast & Beach
Historic Lighthouse
Waterfalls & Lakes
Rainforest Walk
Goldfields & Mining
Heritage Walk
Aboriginal Art
Alpine Region
Alpine Huts
Exposed Ledges
Rock Scrambling
Steep Terrain
Bush Bashing
River Crossings
Scenic Viewpoints
Well Marked
Drinking Water
Untreated Water
Fishing Spots
Swimming Spots
Overnight Campsites
Trail Running
Horse Riding
Hike Summary
This Trail is not developed. It is one of 17 potential Rail Trails in NSW.
A lot of the old railway stations have been preserved and refurbished by local community groups
The Tenterfield Railway Station has been turned into a museum with a lot of rolling stock and memorabilia at the station
The line went past Ben Lomond which at 4,473 feet above sea level, is the highest railway station in Australia
Wallangarra Station is on the NSW - QLD border, and was the change of guage station. All buildings and rail lines remain in situ
Larger towns of Armidale, Guyra, Glen Innes, and Tenterfield offer many accommodation and dining options
A possible rail trail from Armidale to Wallangarra. This would be a 210km trail through scenic mountain country. The old rail line passed through Guyra, Ben Lomond, Glen Innes, Deepwater, Tenterfield and finished on the border town of Wallangarra. Ben Lomond was the highest railway station in Australia, with Wallangarra being the change of guage station between NSW and Queensland.
Local groups are hoping to develop this former main line for some sections. Interest has been renewed since the formation of Rail Trails for NSW (RT4NSW). This group is actively lobbying the State Government to allow the development of rail trails on ex-gov lines in NSW. For more information click on the link below.
Tips
Armidale to Wallangarra in Country NSW and ACT
In the New England area of North East NSW
For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.
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