Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Somerset 161 km
This is no highway or byway. It certainly isn’t a road less travelled. This is adventure – Somerset style. The 161km Brisbane Valley Rail Trail stretches from Wulkuraka to Yarraman, taking in historic towns and the heritage listed Lockyer Creek Bridge and Yimbun Railway Tunnel. It’s a mecca for mountain bikers. Home to horse riders and hikers.
Those looking for a change of pace can even lead a lama on a walk. Clydesdales will do the work if a wagon is more your style. The trail was named Public Works Project of the Year at the 2019 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Awards for Excellence, putting the SouthEast Queensland region of Somerset on the world stage.
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There’s something for everyone – leisurely links like Moore to Linville (7km), Fernvale to Lowood (8km) and Harlin to Moore (13km). More rigorous routes include Blackbutt to Yarraman (19km), Wulkuraka to Fernvale (23km) and Coominya to Esk (24km). Australia’s longest recreational rail trail is dotted with cafés, pubs, bakeries, art galleries and shops. Accommodation options range from
