Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Best for: Bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding
Classification: Each section of the trail has different grading.
Distance: 161km one way
Walking time: Various
Description: The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) follows the disused Brisbane Valley rail line that commenced construction at Wulkuraka near Ipswich in 1884 and was completed at Yarraman in 1913. The BVRT winds its way down the Brisbane valley, traversing farmland, forests, picturesque rural settings and country towns. Being on the old railway line, the BVRT provides an easy climb up the valley for day trippers, overnight camping or longer term adventures.
BVRT is open all year round. It’s all off-road, no traffic, just South East Queensland’s big skies and distinctive landscape to enjoy. Come and experience for yourself why thousands of people love exploring the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at a leisurely pace on bicycle, on horseback or on foot. Get a group of friends together and come and find out what Queensland country all about.
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is managed by different councils along the way. The section Yarraman - Nukku Road is maintained by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Weir Trail Circuit
Best for: Bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding
Classification: Bushwalking (Grade 2), - mountain biking (Mostly Easy, only a very short section is steep), horse riding (Class 1 easy)
Distance: 2,260m return
Walking time: 50 minutes
Description: The Weir Trail Circuit takes you in a loop from the Station Park car park through to Weir Park and back to the Station Park carpark. The interpretive signs tell you the story of the old train station.
Yarraman Station & Weir Park trails maps