Cycle -Caboolture to Wamuran Rail Trail and Return
Description: The railway line from Caboolture to Woodford opened in 1909 and was extended to Kilcoy 4 years later (1913). The railway made living and working in the area much easier bringing Brisbane within a few hours travel instead of a day or two by horse. It also made it easier to transport goods to the city and bring supplies back, serving the communities in the area for over 50 years. The Kilcoy-Wamuran section closed in 1961 while the Caboolture-Wamuran closed in September, 1996.
Let’s start the new year with an easy ride along the Caboolture-Wamuran Rail Trail. This section of the old rail corridor re-opened as a fully sealed rail-trail for walkers and cyclists in 2021. The ride today is along this sealed section of the rail trail. The trail is an easy-peasy11km to the coffee shop, with gentle slopes rather than hills.
At Wamuran, we’ll enjoy coffee, snacks and a rest at CJ Pastries. Then back on the bike for the gentle 11km ride back to Caboolture in time for lunch.
Being sealed, the route is suitable for all types of bikes including road, gravel mountain and electric.
Please do not attend this activity if you are feeling unwell.
Please register for this activity via the NPAQ website completing all fields for each nominee.
Activity Grading: Green (easy) 22km.
Meet: Trail Head, Beerburrum Road, Caboolture at 8.45am. There is a small parking area for the rail-trail at the junction of Margaret & Toohey Streets. If this is full, it will be necessary to park on one of the side streets in the area.
What to Bring: Bicycle, helmet, pump, spare tube/puncture repair kit, water, $5.00 NPAQ Fee, money for refreshments/lunch. Note: Please ensure you wear protective clothing and plenty of sunscreen as the summer day could be quite hot and UV radiation very high. Water is available at each end of the rail trail.
Directions: From Brisbane, travel north along the Bruce Highway turning left towards Caboolture just after you cross the Caboolture River. Travel along Lower King Street to the railway overpass bridge, turning right onto Matthew Terrace immediately after crossing the railway line. As there are no toilets at the trail-head, it is suggested you make use of the public toilets in front of the railway station on your right. There is parking across the road from the station between Armstrong Way and James Street.
To get to the Rail Trail Parking Area, continue along Matthew Terrace and cross directly over Beerburrum Road into Bertha Street. At the first roundabout, turn right into Margaret Street. Drive about 600-700m then turn right into Toohey Street to the rail trail carpark.
Nominations: NPAQ Website
Leader: Frank Freeman ( (07) 3824 3954; Mobile: 0427 655 514 Email: frank_fr@bigpond.net.au