trail
O'Keefe Rail Trail
Long-distance walking, cycling and horse-riding rail trail with Bendigo heritage links, access points and rest facilities.
Details
The City of Greater Bendigo page describes the O'Keefe Rail Trail as a 49 kilometre trail for walking and cycling through native forest, farmland, waterways and Bendigo heritage spots. The source says the trail has multiple access points and supports multipurpose use including horse-riding, cycling and walking. Practical facilities listed near Peppercorn Park Reserve, off Longlea Lane, include two unisex toilets, parking for up to 16 vehicles, shelter with picnic tables, five bike hoops, entrance improvements and off-grid services. The page also warns users to plan for distance between drinking fountains in Heathcote and Axedale, which is useful trip-planning context and keeps the record as a major Bendigo-linked trail rather than a generic regional drive.