Comments on: Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail

By: Marty R.

Marty R. — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:41:39 +0000

Hello,

Does anyone know if the Monto to Mulgildie section has been completed yet and is open to ride?

thanks in advance

Cheers,
Marty

By: Sharon J.

Sharon J. — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:26:58 +0000

Just loved this track with all the tunnels and amazing views. Stayed at Kalpowar State Forest but it was very busy. Would stay at Golembil Siding next time. The views from the campsite were lovely (the pictures don't do it justice).

By: Mike B.

Mike B. — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 05:09:41 +0000

We take our hats off to the volunteers who have developed an amazing trail. In time we will ride the entire 270kms end to end when it’s finished .
This visit Our group camped in self contained RVs at Golembil siding to ride up to Barrimoon return one day. Then Golembil to Many peaks fabulous Grand hotel for meals and return.
Then move camp to Ubobo for the same.
We found out about the great hotel accommodation option at the Grand Hotel at Many Peaks too. Great trail.

By: greg h.

greg h. — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:02:26 +0000

Riding from Gladstone the tunnels and the views from there are amazing and always a highlight for me. Monto Gayndah and other friendly country towns along the way give you a taste of country Queensland. Packs-n-pedals where there when I sought a lift on a strong wind day.

By: Wolter K.

Wolter K. — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 06:36:23 +0000

48/70 This is an "adventure" trail and not for everyone, but the major storm damage seems to have been fixed up. The cattle produce a nice clean line where they are in the rail corridor but there are still plenty of loose rocks around. The shuttle service seems to take people to Barrimoon Siding for the downhill run through the tunnels and that's definitely the highlight. There's disabled access to Tunnel 6 and new facilities at the siding. I rode the Bridges section return the first day, then the tunnels section from Barrimoon the second day and then walked some of the Boynedale section from Gladstone-Monto Rd, although I can't see why you're not allowed to ride it. Camped at Gayndah Station site and Grand Hotel Many Peaks. The precipitous road down from Dawes Range gives you some idea of what they achieved with the railway. No trucks or caravans allowed! One memorial in place to show you why

By: Marty R.

Marty R. — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:19:36 +0000

I rode the Mt Debateable to Reids Creek section on the 12th of June 2025. Congrats to the committee and volunteers for the prep and upkeep of this trail section. Keep up the good work.vI met a couple of volunteers on the trail as they were doing more slashing (thanks). This is a great little end to the trail down to Reids Creek Bridge (where some of the structure was washed away during flooding). It is quite scenic with varied surface conditions but very rideable and enjoyable with views of the river in places.
I was told that "one day" there maybe a link at the Reids Creek Bridge location which would take the trail into Gayndah.

By: Marty R.

Marty R. — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:56:55 +0000

Hello,
I rode the Mt Debateable to Mundubbera section on the 11th of June 2025. Congrats to the committee and volunteers for the prep and upkeep of this trail section. Keep up the good work. The trail is pretty well marked with orange coloured posts and gates and bike signs along the way. I used the fantastic services of Packs n Pedals to pick me up at Mundubbera and drop me off at Mt Debateable so I could ride back to Mundubbera. Great ride with the river in sight some of the way. A couple of bypasses around some old bridges but all doable. Overall, great ride.

By: Marty R.

Marty R. — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:50:55 +0000

Hello,
I rode the Dawes Range Section on the 10th of June 2025. Congrats to the committee and volunteers for the prep and upkeep of this trail section. Keep up the good work. The direction and information signage is fantastic. There are new toilets at Barrimoon and Golembil and there is camping at these locations too. I parked at Builyan (Boyne Valley) and used the fantastic services of Packs n Pedals to pick me up and transfer me to Barrimoon Siding to then commence the Tunnel Section etc. Great ride (down the hill) to Builyan with the 6 tunnels etc. If you have time, stop in at the Grand Hotel at Many Peaks as the trail runs right past the back (except on Tuesday's when they are closed). At Builyan Hall, there are toilets at the rear and also a shower that takes $1 coins (only). Overall, great ride.

By: Jeffrey N.

Jeffrey N. — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:19:48 +0000

Bridges Section: Philpott Bridge to Humphrey Siding

This section has seven railway bridges including the Humphrey No. 2 bridge, which is the most interesting bridge as it is a concrete arch viaduct bridge that is still serviceable with passage over the top. The other bridges are all interesting variations of timber, concrete pier and steel trestle. The gullies around these bridges are easier to negotiate than the Philpott bridge gully but are still challenging to less confident off road riders. There is a display in the railway station at Mundubberra that provides information about each of the bridges although I found the sequence of bridges to be different to what was indicated in the information display. Difficult to know for sure as none of the bridges have names on them when you get to one.
Generally, the trail is reasonably okay to cycle but the stones are flinty and sharp. We had two punctures within our group of four riders. A local farmer happened upon us as we were repairing one flat and he said the last pair of cyclists he spoke to also had issues with punctures. Be prepared for flats! From Boomerang Siding to Humphrey Siding there is a well formed gravel road running parallel to the trail and close by the Burdekin River. It is much easier to ride than the rail trail and provides better views of the river. We chose to ride the trail one way then return by the gravel road. This is a scenic ride but not an easy ride.

By: Jeffrey N.

Jeffrey N. — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:48:14 +0000

Bridges Section: Philpott Bridge to Mundubbera.
This section should only be attempted by competent off road cyclists with mountain bikes, preferable full suspension.
This has very scenic sections near the Burnett River and more open pastoral country heading into Mundubbera. The gully crossing under the bridge is challenging being both steep and rough. After rain it would be impassable. The trail itself is a hard slog with many sections of rocky ballast and soft, coarse sand and rock. Some sections have a rough trail off to one side as the formation itself is just too soft. I punctured after my near new MTB rear tyre developed a 5mm slit in the carcass of the tyre and the tube became exposed. I averaged 10km/hr (moving time) over this section. (I am an experienced mountain biker/ adventure touring cyclist with a full suspension ebike.) There is a diversion on what appears to be a four wheel drive stock route around one closed section of the corridor which has a bolted shut gate.This is not apparent until you proceed along the corridor some distance. The diversion has multiple gates to negotiate but they are all new gates, easy to open and close. There are signs but best to use the RTA map to guide you around.
The Mundubbera Railway Station is now a small historical museum with loads of information. There is a good bakery cafe in the town for coffee and food. This is definitely an adventure trail.