Comments on: Brisbane Valley Rail Trail

By: greg h.

greg h. — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 03:51:17 +0000

It is an annual event for me to ride this trail. Either on the way to Hervey Bay or Gympie. This year 2025 an out and back.
It just keeps getting better a little less of the rough adventure bits and gladly fewer creek dips!
Lots of towns to reenergize and for me two days each way car free! What could be better.

By: Wolter K.

Wolter K. — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:23:25 +0000

46/70 This one just keeps getting better, with rebuilt bridges opening on a regular basis. Not happy with the Sandy Creek low-level crossing near the Borallon Station site, which might turn a few families off after only 12km of riding from Ipswich. Too steep, too narrow, too soon for newbies coming from town on hire bikes. Then there's the weird singletrack treatment around the bridge piers near Faireyview Station after 20km. Personally, I love the whole experience of the challenging riding, the towns and the people. If you're inexperienced, try Linville to Esk

By: Julie D.

Julie D. — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 07:46:39 +0000

Having ridden 90% of the rail trails in Western and NE Victoria, I can say that the lack of bridges and rough tracks between Yarraman and Blackbutt is disappointing. It makes for unpleasant riding and deters older and disabled riders. This section of trail is not adequately maintained and cannot be enjoyed by the family with younger children or the disabled cyclist who needs to use the hands for propulsion rather than legs. It is not inclusive of the disabled sector of cyclists. The remainder of the trail is okay but the grass between the tracks and to the sides needs to be kept slashed. The Blackbutt region is known as a tick area, so riders take note and use repellent at all times of the year in this region.
In my opinion the prettiest section of the ride was between Blackbutt and Linville with the remainder of the ride generally being through more open country. A great ride, nevertheless.

By: Jan G.

Jan G. — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 01:40:38 +0000

A very well maintained track with recent upgrades all along the track; including concrete paths and lighting through a number of towns as well as shelters and horse troughs. The surface however, varies from rough to fine gravel and small rocks so it is a bit jarring at speed. The last section from Blackbutt to Yarraman has sandy patches and grass.
Good signage with distance, safety markets every kilometer.
From Ipswich out there is a lot of traffic noise (& military aircraft) but the trail eventually moves away from the highway. It returns at times but not for significant distances.
Quite a bit of horse poo on the trail at times. Dog owners have to pick up their animals poop, I think horse riders should too (yes I know it is a bit harder with a horse but how about carrying a small shovel to get it off the track so we don't have to ride our bikes though it?).
Not many bridges have been restored leaving far too many gullies to ride around making the ride much more difficult.
Lots of good free camps along the route, many with toilets & showers.

By: bob d.

bob d. — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:17:32 +0000

Tried it on my touring bike. Fine from Ipswich to Fernvale… after that was too bumpy for comfort so that was that.

By: Russell J.

Russell J. — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:22:28 +0000

Cycled Yarraman to Wulkuraka mid week leaving our car and van at Yarraman CP. overnight at Linville Hotel and Esk Hotel plus Central Motel in Ipswich catching shuttle back to Yarraman as we plan to continue North. In Ipswich follow the Brassall cycle path into town.
A well setup trail with numerous small towns ( we stopped at all of them!).
Scored superb low 20’s weather and sunny days with no wind so very happy Southerners who don’t like the heat.

By: Caroline G.

Caroline G. — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:01:08 +0000

We recently rode to small sections of the BVRT basing ourselves in the great free camp at Togoolawah.
The 15 km stretch north to Harlin was more arduous than we expected, with quite course gravel making the going a bit harder, requiring us to ride in narrow ruts or risk slipping in the deeper gravel. Having said that,the ride is through some very pretty countryside, the concrete floodways are excellent and there are grids at all the fence lines. We stopped for a rewarding beer at the Harlin Pub before heading back.
We also rode from Toogoolawah to Esk. A much better riding surface, some of which looks to have had a recent upgrade. We thoroughly enjoyed the ride, had a look around Esk ( a very pretty town with an expensive caravan park) and had an excellent lunch at one of the bakeries before riding back to Toogoolawah.

By: Rene L.

Rene L. — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 01:36:23 +0000

I’m a 71 yo very inexperienced MTB rider, owner of an old alloy 8 speed mountain bike.
I rode solo from Yarraman to Wulkuraka with an overnight stop over in Toogoolawa.
The terrain, especially on the first day was tougher than I had been led to believe with plenty of walking up and down gullies.
The Toogoolawa Hotel at which I stayed was very old and somewhat run down however I couldn’t fault the hospitality and meals.
Beds were clean and comfortable and the shower was hot, price was reasonable. Perfect for an overnight stay.
The trip was an experience, no punctures although I came across four others who weren’t so lucky.
Did I enjoy the experience? Would I do it again? I don’t think so.
It was like running a marathon, in my opinion, (I’ve completed five) you’re glad you did it but wouldn’t say you enjoyed it!
Maybe in the future I’ll reconsider it but I’m definetly not on the market for a new MTB.

By: Elly D.

Elly D. — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:25:07 +0000

We just completed the BVRT over 4 days with my Family. It was fantastic! Congratulations to Queensland on the thoughtful infrastructure, preservation of history, planting of trees and gardens and overall upkeep and maintenance of this 160 km trail. April is a perfect time weather wise to visit the BVRT. Each day brought different vistas, vegetation and terrain. We booked an itinerary through Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Adventures who took all the hassle out of the organisation and transport, leaving us free to just enjoy the experience. I Highly Recommend the experience.

By: Shane C.

Shane C. — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 23:46:01 +0000

In reply to Heather C.. Thank you Heather for your 5 star review of Out There Cycling, as we only recently took over this business we are ecstatic to be doing a great job. The OTC Team are so happy yourself and your husband enjoyed your BVRT adventure.