The Northern Rivers Rail Trail is a shared recreation and nature trail traversing some of the most spectacular countryside in Australia. When completed, the 132 kilometre trail will connect Murwillumbah, before tracking south through the Tweed Valley to Crabbes Creek, through the Byron Shire to Eltham, and on through Lismore and Bentley, finishing at Casino.
Two sections are completed and are now open.
The 24 kilometre Tweed section connects Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek, passing through Dunbible, Stokers Siding, Burringbar and Mooball. It features 6 kiloemtres of sealed surface and 18 kilometres of compact gravel that is safe and accessible for all.
You will cross 16 out of 26 bridges and explore two tunnels: the Burringbar Range Tunnel (524 metres) and the Hulls Road Tunnel (50 metres). The Burringbar Range Tunnel has no lighting to preserve the glow worms and microbats.
The 13.4 kilometre Richmond Valley section starts at the heritage-listed Old Casino Station, moves through rich agricultural lands and passes over a tunnel housing a mixed colony of Bent-winged bats, finishing at the historic Bentley Bridge. It also features a bridle pathway running parallel to the main trail, allowing horse riders a set path.
The section is constructed of compact gravel, creating a strong, stable surface that is safe and accessible for all. Nine bridges make up the trail, seven of which you will cross.
