Who are the SBRTUA?
The South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association (SBRTUA) have developed this website for your enjoyment and to promote our awesome Rail Trail.
The SBRTUA is a volunteer association dedicated to the development and promotion of our wonderful Rail Trail and we hope that you find our website informative.
Our association works closely with the South Burnett Regional Council to make the South Burnett Rail Trail experience the best it can be.
The South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association (SBRTUA) is a volunteer association dedicated to the development and promotion of our wonderful Rail Trail.
We developed this website for your enjoyment and to promote our awesome Rail Trail. We hope that you find our website informative.
Our association works closely with the South Burnett Regional Council to make the South Burnett Rail Trail experience the best it can be.
What does the South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association (SBRTUA) Do?
- Promote the rail trail to a wide audience. We do this via this web site and our very popular FaceBook Page.
- Access funding to develop new Rail Trail facilities and experiences eg. Six Rail Trail Loop Rides and the Moffatdale Winery Route.
What does the South Burnett Regional Council (SBRC) Do?
- The SBRC is the leaseholder over the Rail Trail corridor and as such maintains the Rail Trail. This includes mowing, slashing, fallen tree removal and general maintenance.
- SBRC can also apply for grants to facilitate Rail Trail repairs eg. most recently Council was successful with a state government grant to fix flood damage to the Rail Trail surface.
About the Rail Trail
The South Burnett Rail Trail is part of the larger (88km) Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail. The South Burnett Rail Trail has a 43 km sealed section from Kingaroy to Murgon, then a further 7.9km of unsealed Rail Trail to the Moondooner Road turn off to the Moffatdale Winery Route.
The sealed section of the rail trail wanders through farmland and the rich red soils that the South Burnett is famous for. With many small towns along its length, the South Burnett Rail Trail is ideal for families to explore. If you like good wine and great food then follow the unsealed section north from Murgon to the Moffatdale Winery Route turn off.
Along the South Burnett Rail Trail we also have six fully signposted and mapped Loop Rides, that show cyclists some of the wonderful countryside in and around the small towns of Memerambi, Wooroolin and Tingoora.
“The Link Route” from Yarraman to Kingaroy via Nanango links the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail to the South Burnett Rail Trail and is a must do. Nanango also has two wonderful Loop Rides named Nan 1 and Nan 2. These are fully mapped and signposted.
For the more adventurous amongst you, there are also mountain bike trails at Gordonbrook Dam and McEuen State Forest at Wondai. Both are accessible directly from the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Please note: At the time of publication, the section of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail north of Moondooner Road in the Gympie Regional Council area is closed. We will update the website when this reopens.
history of the trail
The Kingaroy branch railway line was opened on 19 December 1904. The rail line was extended to Nanango in November 1911. This Kingaroy line was the life blood of towns along its length for decades, transporting goods and services to the South Burnett that were previously unavailable. Passengers, commercial and agricultural freight flowed, and towns expanded and flourished. The Kingaroy to Nanango branch line eventually closed in July 1964.
Over time, most of the freight traffic moved to road transport and in 2006 the line was closed and mothballed. The Theebine to Kingaroy branch line officially closed in 2010. The railway line corridor then remained disused for around 7 years, until on the 23 June 2017 construction of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail was completed. The Rail Trail was officially opened in Kilkivan September 2017.
Over the five years from 2017 we have seen the South Burnett Rail Trail go from strength to strength. Cyclists, walkers and runners now come from all over Southeast Queensland and beyond to enjoy the fresh air and the country feel that the South Burnett Rail Trail offers.
Many events also now call the South Burnett Rail Trail home and each year the list is growing. Development in and around the Rail Trail has continued, with six signposted and mapped Loop Rides opened in 2019 and the Moffatdale Winery Route opened in November 2021. Two mountain bike parks have also since opened in Wondai (2018) and more recently at Gordonbrook Dam (2019), both taking advantage of the popularity of the Rail Trail.
With the continued support of South Burnett Regional Council and the hard work of volunteers, the South Burnett Rail Trail will continue to grow and develop to become one of the important economic drivers for our region.
history of the trail
The Kingaroy branch railway line was opened on 19 December 1904. The rail line was extended to Nanango in November 1911. This Kingaroy line was the life blood of towns along its length for decades, transporting goods and services to the South Burnett that were previously unavailable. Passengers, commercial and agricultural freight flowed, and towns expanded and flourished. The Kingaroy to Nanango branch line eventually closed in July 1964.
Over time, most of the freight traffic moved to road transport and in 2006 the line was closed and mothballed. The Theebine to Kingaroy branch line officially closed in 2010. The railway line corridor then remained disused for around 7 years, until on the 23 June 2017 construction of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail was completed. The Rail Trail was officially opened in Kilkivan September 2017.
Over the five years from 2017 we have seen the South Burnett Rail Trail go from strength to strength. Cyclists, walkers and runners now come from all over Southeast Queensland and beyond to enjoy the fresh air and the country feel that the South Burnett Rail Trail offers.
Many events also now call the South Burnett Rail Trail home and each year the list is growing. Development in and around the Rail Trail has continued, with six signposted and mapped Loop Rides opened in 2019 and the Moffatdale Winery Route opened in November 2021. Two mountain bike parks have also since opened in Wondai (2018) and more recently at Gordonbrook Dam (2019), both taking advantage of the popularity of the Rail Trail.
With the continued support of South Burnett Regional Council and the hard work of volunteers, the South Burnett Rail Trail will continue to grow and develop to become one of the important economic drivers for our region.
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- Tingoora Bridge
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- Wooroolin Train Station
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- Tingoora Train Station
