Gippsland Plains Rail Trail Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
About Gippsland Plains Rail Trail
The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail covers the path of the former Maffra railway line. It provided an alternative route to East Gippsland that bypassedSale. The line separated from the main line atTraralgonand met the Gippsland line atStratford. The line was closed over a period of 8 years, initially beginning with just a partial closure, but ultimately fully closing in 1994. A key purpose of the line was to transport goods from the towns along the line, such as sugar beets in Maffra and timber in Heyfield. The rail trail was opened in 2005, and further upgraded from 2013-2014. The surface of the trail is gravel, and is mainly flat, taking you through63km (39mi)of farming country.
Gippsland Plains Rail Trail Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 5 sections including:
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