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The Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail runs from Camperdown, through Naroghid, Cobden, Glenfyne and Curdies through to Timboon. The trail will soon be extended all the way to the coast at Port Campbell.
The Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail takes you through over the historic Timboon Trestle bridge, past relics of old railway trestle bridges, through bush and dairy farmland with rolling hills. A peaceful ride, you're likely to see dairy cows, hear the sounds of birds and you may see some wildlife. The rail trail is a mix of gravel and compacted earth. Some sections of the trail between Timboon and Glenfyne will require you to dismount and walk along some sections and small bridges. Please ride carefully and dismount on uneven surfaces or where instructed to do so. The trail has varying difficulties depending on which section of the trail you choose to ride. Please refer to the Rail Trails Victoria page (linked below) for more details relating to the difficulty of the trail. In wet weather the trail between Glenfyne to Cobden is compacted earth so can become muddy. Hiking boots are highly recommended if walking this section of the trail after heavy rain. The Camperdown to Naroghid section of the trail requires riders to ride along roads. If you are not comfortable riding on the road we recommend starting your bike ride somewhere between Naroghid and Timboon. The remainder of the trail from Naroghid to Timboon is off road. For more information about the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail: |
The Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail is managed and maintained by a small group of local volunteers who kindly donate their time and effort to maintaining the trail. The Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail Committee of Management have started the process of planning to upgrade some bridges and sections along the trail. If you spot anything that needs attention or to report any maintenance issues please contact the Committee of Management
PO Box 140 Cobden 3266 ct.railtrail@gmail.com 0447 139 639 or (03) 5593 1104 or contact the Corangamite Shire, (03) 5593 7100 |
Car Parking
Car parking
Naroghid - There is a large gravel car park at Naroghid. Access from Cross Forest Road, Naroghid (5 minutes drive from Camperdown).
Cobden - Easy access to the rail trail by car from Bond Street, Cobden. There is a small amount of parking on the gravel roadside / grassed area at the entrance to the trail on Bond Street opposite the Cobden Golf Course. Or park at the Cobden Golf Course and enjoy a meal and drink at Sully's Bistro at the end of your bike ride. From Bond Street, the rail trail runs through the Cobden Golf course to the left or towards Naroghid to the right. Cobden to Naroghid is a beautiful scenic section of the trail, surrounded by large trees and overlooking farmland. You'll likely spot some dairy cows and perhaps the odd echidna along here. This section of the trail is course gravel. There can be debri and sticks over the trail from the trees above.
Cobden - There are some gravel roads along the Cobden-Warrnambool Road with access to the rail trail between Cobden and Glenfyne Hall. If parking at one of these rail trail entrance points, please carefully pull into one of the gravel roads and park off to the side of the road. The Cobden-Warrnambool Road is a very busy major route so please do not park on the side of the main road. This part of the trail runs alongside neighbouring farms.
Glenfyne Hall - There is plenty of off street parking at the Glenfyne Hall and easy access to the Rail Trail.
Curdies - Plenty of parking available at the Timboon Trestle Bridge.
Timboon - Large gravel car park at the start/end of the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail at the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery. This is also where our bike hire shed is located. This section of the trail ends in the heart of Timboon where you will find cafes, ice cream, lolly shop and gift shops.
Please watch for oncoming traffic as you cross over roads.
Naroghid - There is a large gravel car park at Naroghid. Access from Cross Forest Road, Naroghid (5 minutes drive from Camperdown).
Cobden - Easy access to the rail trail by car from Bond Street, Cobden. There is a small amount of parking on the gravel roadside / grassed area at the entrance to the trail on Bond Street opposite the Cobden Golf Course. Or park at the Cobden Golf Course and enjoy a meal and drink at Sully's Bistro at the end of your bike ride. From Bond Street, the rail trail runs through the Cobden Golf course to the left or towards Naroghid to the right. Cobden to Naroghid is a beautiful scenic section of the trail, surrounded by large trees and overlooking farmland. You'll likely spot some dairy cows and perhaps the odd echidna along here. This section of the trail is course gravel. There can be debri and sticks over the trail from the trees above.
Cobden - There are some gravel roads along the Cobden-Warrnambool Road with access to the rail trail between Cobden and Glenfyne Hall. If parking at one of these rail trail entrance points, please carefully pull into one of the gravel roads and park off to the side of the road. The Cobden-Warrnambool Road is a very busy major route so please do not park on the side of the main road. This part of the trail runs alongside neighbouring farms.
Glenfyne Hall - There is plenty of off street parking at the Glenfyne Hall and easy access to the Rail Trail.
Curdies - Plenty of parking available at the Timboon Trestle Bridge.
Timboon - Large gravel car park at the start/end of the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail at the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery. This is also where our bike hire shed is located. This section of the trail ends in the heart of Timboon where you will find cafes, ice cream, lolly shop and gift shops.
Please watch for oncoming traffic as you cross over roads.
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Adult Ebike Ride - $140 per person 2 Adults and 2 Children (under 13) - $260 Children $30 per child |
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Bike Hire Location1 Bailey Street
Timboon, Victoria 3268 How to find us We are located at the end of the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail in the Timboon Railway Cargo Shed. Look out for the cream coloured shed next door to the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery. Driveway access is from corner of Snake Track Road and Bailey Street |