General News
18 January, 2024
Glimpse into rail trail’s future
While bikers keen on cycling across the Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail (CMRT) may have to keep their brakes on for a bit, those interested in exploring a part of the track on foot can sign up for an upcoming gathering. This March, locals will...
While bikers keen on cycling across the Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail (CMRT) may have to keep their brakes on for a bit, those interested in exploring a part of the track on foot can sign up for an upcoming gathering.
This March, locals will get the opportunity to walk along the disused rail track between Maryborough and Carisbrook as part of the ‘Walking the Past, Glimpsing the Future’ event, organised by the CMRT association to promote a section of the 55-kilometre trail.
Although the path is expected to open within the next four years, this guided walk is a chance for residents to explore some of the area’s history and hear from various environmental and cultural groups.
Organisations like the Maryborough Midlands and Carisbrook Historical Society will also provide information about several landmarks along the 7 km route.
“It is a rare opportunity to explore the line, embracing its rich history and supporting our bid to build a trail for walkers and bike riders,” CMRT president Janice Simpson said.
“We’re putting together this event because we want to demonstrate the beauty of what the trail will offer once its finished.”
On completion, the final stretch will run through Carisbrook, Moolort, Newstead, Guildford and Campbells Creek — costing about $24 million to construct.
“I think this is such a great initiative and the walk next month promotes exactly that,” Ms Simpson said.
“Walkers will be able to appreciate what this rail track once was and what it will be in the not too distant future.”
The walk will get underway on March 24 from 10 am onwards — beginning at Dellavedova’s Fertilisers in Maryborough and finishing at Carisbrook’s Market Reserve, an approximate distance of around 7 km.
To participate, bookings are essential with tickets costing $15 — registrations can be done online at www.cmrailtrail.org.au
A lunch, provided by the Carisbrook Lions Club, is also part of the event.