Bass Coast Rail Trail
Bass Coast Rail Trail
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roy v
Traralgon, Australia4,808 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
While in Kilcunda enjoying the beach and lunch we walked some of the rail trail towards Wonthaggi.
Lovely to walk along where the old steam trains used to travel years ago.
Quite historic, opened about 1910 to bring coal from this area to Melbourne, it also became a passenger service and closed about 1978.
Would like to do a bike ride here
Lovely to walk along where the old steam trains used to travel years ago.
Quite historic, opened about 1910 to bring coal from this area to Melbourne, it also became a passenger service and closed about 1978.
Would like to do a bike ride here
Written 18 May 2023
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laurie t
Inverloch, Australia16 contributions
Nov. 2021
best place to cycle friendly locals . grab a cooffee at kicunda or visit hicksbourgh store best in town . cross the river often wildlife early
Written 3 November 2021
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sandi28
Rowville, Australia286 contributions
Jan. 2020
Lovely walk from Kilcunda to Wonthaggi along the coast. We only did a section from Kilcunda but it was beautiful with coastline views.
Written 28 January 2020
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Judi M
Trafalgar, Australia376 contributions
Sep. 2019
Stayed again at Kilcunda caravan park and decided to walk towards Anderson this time as I had already walked to Wonthaggi and back several times. As it was such a good walk kept going all the way to Woolamai race course then back. Over 20kms of easy walking.
Written 4 January 2020
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Ken S
Wonthaggi, Australia9 contributions
Nov. 2019
With the introduction of new overhead lights, Wonthaggi's Rail trail is becoming very popular for bikes, scooters,and walks. Especially family's..
Written 24 November 2019
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2712savio
Melbourne, Australia52 contributions
Dec. 2018 • Family
An easy relaxing bicyle ride about 35 KM round trip. Stop at Kilcunda for a beer and burger and lots of wonder photo opportunities along the way
Written 11 March 2019
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NorrieCarol912
Brisbane, Australia32 contributions
Dec. 2018 • Couples
Interesting short trail with lots of variety, including coastal views, old mine workings, bushland and farms.We rode the full length from Wonthaggi to Woolamai (32km return). Most of last section from Anderson to Woolamai was dead straight and through farmland, ending abruptly at the racetrack (good luck extending it there).
The southerley breezes kept us cool and the Kilcunda cafe was a quirky treat.
The southerley breezes kept us cool and the Kilcunda cafe was a quirky treat.
Written 11 February 2019
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Bree Worden
Newhaven, Australia35 contributions
Nov. 2018 • Friends
The Wonthaggi Rail Trail is a long-standing, easily accessible, free recreational track that can lead to a great fun filled day or relaxing ride/walk through the woodlands.
If like me you seek adventurous activities or just want to distract the kids while you talk to Sharon from Pilates and whine about the younger days, this one is for you.
Geocaching apps are great real-life treasure maps that keep kids (and adults) contained for hours with clues and riddles to find hidden treasures. Pokémon Go can also be used here but I don’t know; just like the little compost bins given to us by the council I think it’s mention is ‘just the thought that counts’.
If like me you seek adventurous activities or just want to distract the kids while you talk to Sharon from Pilates and whine about the younger days, this one is for you.
Geocaching apps are great real-life treasure maps that keep kids (and adults) contained for hours with clues and riddles to find hidden treasures. Pokémon Go can also be used here but I don’t know; just like the little compost bins given to us by the council I think it’s mention is ‘just the thought that counts’.
Written 12 November 2018
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Ringwood8 contributions
Aug. 2018 • Friends
We rode the Trail from Anderson (Phillip Island turn-off) to Wonthaggi. The trail is a good firm gravel surface all the way apart from the last Km or so into Wonthaggi which is bitumen. The highlight was the view from the trestle bridge over the Powlett River at its mouth along the beachfront at Kilcunda (make sure you pack your camera or phone). I can recommend Beand at Wonthaggi & The General Store at Kilcunda for coffee & eats to make certain of a 34 Kms round trip. This is a ride that is well worth the drive to the parking area at Anderson.
Written 30 August 2018
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EndlessTravels
Greater Melbourne, Australia35,431 contributions
Aug. 2018
I completed the Anderson to Kilcunda section of trail and loved it. The highlight was the Kilcunda trestle bridge
Written 28 August 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bass Coast Rail Trail
- Hotels near Bass Coast Rail Trail:
- (0.43 km) MJ McMahon Motel
- (0.41 km) Wonthaggi Motel
- (0.73 km) Wonthaggi Park Lane Holiday Park
- (1.09 km) Capital Motel
- (1.39 km) State Mines Hotel B&B
- Restaurants near Bass Coast Rail Trail:
- (0.02 km) Connells Bakery
- (0.15 km) Wonthaggi Hotel
- (0.13 km) Beand
- (0.15 km) The Caledonian Hotel Wonthaggi
- (0.15 km) Little Wren
- Attractions near Bass Coast Rail Trail:
- (0.26 km) Revive Beauty & Spa
- (0.38 km) The Wonthaggi Market
- (1.62 km) State Coal Mine
- (0.51 km) Wonthaggi Cenotaph
- (0.53 km) Guide Park Playground