Comments on: Stanhope to Girgarre Rail Trail

By: John O.

John O. — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:54:13 +0000

Another short rail trail that does not seem to be very well used. We rode on the highway up from Rushworth to do this trail. It is only short at 5km, but links the two nice little villages of Stanhope and Girgarre. The 1st half of the trail out of Stanhope is very good, with lots of tree plantings and smooth surface. The 2nd half needs a bit of TLC, with a rougher surface and overgrown bushes. Missing bridges over three irrigation canals means slight diversions. Both towns are very interesting and Girgarre has a great coffee shop at the beautiful botanical Gardens.

By: Wolter K.

Wolter K. — Sun, 18 May 2025 05:33:44 +0000

RT32 Rode this one yesterday as a warm-up to the Waranga Rail Trail opening. The Landcare planting is almost blocking the trail in places and needs to be cut back

By: Ewen H.

Ewen H. — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 05:01:32 +0000

What a surprise it is to arrive into the Girgarre station area with the assortment of artworks, station and trolley shed and congratulations to all who dreamt this area up. This 5.8 flat rail trail goes between trees and grass lands with an odd grassland ride for the first 200 meters in Stanhope and could ideally be extended 20km further to Rushworth however it would be a great ride for kids in the current format. I'm giving it 4 for just the effort involved at Girgarre alone.

By: Jan G.

Jan G. — Fri, 19 May 2023 02:01:06 +0000

A short but interesting little track. In the park at Grigarre there are musical 'instruments' made out of farming items and a mini train platform. It is worth a ride around the park just for that. At the Town Hall there is camping with toilets and showers, just leave a donation.
The distance makers on the trail are identified by the number of spikes on a rail plate. There are some tight turns off and onto the trail as it detours to the gravel road to go over the canals.
The track ends suddenly at the edge of Stanhope then sort of picks up a bit in the grass reserve into town where the final marker is.

By: Julie F.

Julie F. — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 07:38:31 +0000

Rode the northern part of this trail from Girgarre to the site of a new bridge under construction south of Mason Road. This is one of tow bridges that are being built to finalise the the southern part of this rail trail. This is a pleasant rail trail with treed shady sections and open farmland sections. Care is needed when turning bends on loose gravel to detour the straight route in order to cross irrigation channels.
when the southern section is completed the rail trail will provide a safe and enjoyable route for bike riders, walkers, joggers, horse riders etc to travel between Girgarre and Stanhope.

By: Smart

Smart — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:36:52 +0000

I rode this track yesterday along with the Rushworth track. This track is in good condition although there is some very loose gravel on the sharp corners where the track crosses a couple of canals. If this track can be completed down to Stanhope it will be an excellent ride. At present it is too short cycling but a nice walk.