• Access points at each town are the former station sites, which have plenty of parking space
• Horses must be shod
• No drinking water or toilets available outside the towns listed
• There are many low level crossings, where bridges are missing or have been removed
• Cattle may be grazing beside the trail

Wulkuraka (Ipswich) to Fernvale (23km)

Note:  There is drinking water located directly along the Brassall Bikeway (between Wulkuraka & Fernvale), immediately south of Workshops St, and another in John Murphy Park, Brassall

• The Wulkuraka trailhead is at 163 Grace St
• The trailhead has two public toilets, one of which has disabled access. There is also a water bubbler for people to drink from, with an added dog bowl, so owners can let their pets have a drink as well while walking along the Trail.
• The trail begins on the northern side of Wulkuraka Railway Station. Follow the concrete bikeway along Grace St, pass Arnold Street on the right and cross to the other side of Grace Street.
• The first section to Diamantina Boulevard at the Warrego Highway underpass has a high quality concrete surface. The remainder is gravel and dirt suitable for hybrid and mountain bikes.
• Continue 100m and turn right on to Brassall Bikeway. After 150 m, turn left at the picnic shelter and enter the BVRT connection path.
• Station sites along this section include Muirlea (5km), Pine Mountain (8.6km), Borallon (11.5km), Wanora (15km), Fairney View (18.5km) and Fernvale (22.6km). All are clearly marked.
• A carpark suitable for horse floats and which CCTV security is available at the old Borallon Station site (Borallon Station Rd).  A horse watering trough connected to a large tank is available, and large shade shelter for all trail users has been installed.

Fernvale’s facilities include the Fernvale Futures Visitor Information Centre at the station site, bakery, café, ATM and accommodation. Filtered water, WiFi and outdoor power points are available 24 hours at the front of the Information Centre. There are toilets and free electric barbeques in the park opposite the bakery.

Fernvale to Lowood (8km)

• Mainly fine compacted gravel surface, with a substantial portion of the trail now concreted between Fairney View Fernvale Road & Clive Street, Fernvale. And again, along part of the Lowood section, from the township, through part of Pete Bevan’s native gardens.
• Suitable for hybrid bikes, personal mobility vehicles or horse-drawn vehicles
• Views of the Brisbane River in this section.
• A fun run is held on the trail each July. For information about the fun run click HERE

Lowood is has basic facilities and still has its station, used by the local Lions Club, off Railway St and visible from Main St. Toilets and water are located in the park in the centre of town and the northern section of the trail has an extensive native garden display, planted and maintained by locals. Lowood Flood Boat Memorial, also in the park, commemorates rescues following devastating floods in the 1890s.

Lowood Showgrounds has horse accommodation facilities, overnight camping and caravan access.

Lowood to Esk (36km)

• Coarse gravel/dirt surface
• Native bushland and farmland
• Between Lowood and Coominya is the large 92m long Lockyer Creek Bridge, opened to rail trail users in 2019.
• A significant feature of the area is Lake Wivenhoe, the major water source for southeast Queensland and twice the capacity of Sydney Harbour.

The intermediate town of Coominya has limited facilities. Drinking water can be bought from the supermarket, café or hotel.  There are toilets and a playground in the station park, with room for horse floats to park and offload. The trail from Coominya to Esk includes a number of derelict rail bridges requiring trail users to negotiate gully crossings under the old bridges. These gullies are steep and narrow and subject to flooding during high rainfall events. They do have narrow concrete paths down the slopes and frequently there is shallow water in the creek beds. Exercise caution.

Esk is the major regional centre and has most facilities. The station has been restored by the local Lions Club and the precinct is now a feature. There are many cafes and two pubs, a lovely main street and the trail passes through the middle of town. The trail through Esk has been significantly upgraded with a wide concrete boulevard, railway themed treatments and lighting over the trail itself. The former railway siding has been restored and there is a large picnic area with shelter beside the public amenities block just past the railway siding approaching the centre of Esk.

Esk to Toogoolawah (19km)

• Coarse gravel/dirt surface
• Undulating farmland

Both Esk and Toogoolawah have cafes that open onto the rail trail. The new cafe at Esk, Brisbane Valley Roasters, provides eight external power points for free charging of ebikes at a bespoke bike rack within the grounds of the cafe.

The Toogoolawah station building is a small museum and regular markets are held in the former station yards. Accommodation options include the Toogoolawah Motel, Exchange Hotel and the Pedlars’ Rest.

Toogoolawah to Moore (27km)

• Smooth gravel surface so suitable for hybrid bikes
• Some steep descents/ascents where railway bridges have been removed; the trail dips in and out of creek beds
• Undulating terrain
• Near Harlin is the 100m long Yimbun Tunnel, the only tunnel on the rail trail.
• A large concrete and steel bridge at Harlin was destroyed in the 2013 floods, requiring a diversion through the very small town

Moore has several places to get meals, and a B&B.

Moore to Blackbutt (29km)

This section consists of three sub-sections listed below. It includes some steep grades where railway bridges have been removed; the trail dips in and out of creek beds.

A downhill ride from Blackbutt is obviously easier going.

Moore to Linville (7km ) 

• At the old Moore station, cross Linville Road and follow the road for 100m; rejoin the BVRT on the right.

Linville is a small village with a general store and a pub that has accommodation. Camping is allowed at the former railway yards. There is a new toilet and shower block at the rest area on the site of the old railway station. A new purpose built trail users accommodation facility, Linville Rail Trail Refuge, has opened in 2023.

Linville to Benarkin (18km) 

• From Linville the trail climbs the rugged and picturesque Blackbutt Range around 300m to Benarkin, but grades on the railway alignment are relatively easy.
• Front suspension and gloves are recommended for riders due to the rough surface.
• Linville and Benarkin are small villages, each with a general store
• Grass trees and many cuttings
• Close to the small village of Benarkin the vegetation changes to eucalyptus and scrub. Benarkin sits at the top of the range about 500 m above sea level, as do Blackbutt and Yarraman.

Benarkin is an even smaller village with a general store. Camping is allowed at the former railway yards with free public toilets available (unfortunately the showers are closed).

Benarkin to Blackbutt (5 km) 

• Smooth gravel surface: can be ridden comfortably on hybrid bikes
• Steady climb to Blackbutt
• The Nukku siding station has been restored and relocated in the Blackbutt rail yards. Toilets are nearby in Les Muller Park, Coulson Street, Blackbutt.

Blackbutt is a regional centre and offers bakeries, cafes, supermarkets and a visitor information centre. Accommodation is available at the Hotel Radnor or at B&Bs close to the trail.

Water is available in the park at Blackbutt (next to the toilets).

Blackbutt to Yarraman (19km)

• Steady climb to the top of the range, then descent to Yarraman
• Coarse gravel/dirt surface
• The old Pidna station site is at Harland Park at Cooyar Creek, beside the highway

Yarraman facilities include two hotels, one motel and a caravan park, a supermarket, bakery and the Yarraman Heritage Centre, which houses the old station building

There is a shared-path link to  Kingaroy Rail Trail from Yarraman (see FURTHER INFORMATION). It Is a 45km drive from Yarraman.