Victorian Rail Trails
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Graeme's Rail Trail Discovery Trip - Read About it Here****Between 1993 and 1999, Graeme chaired the newly formed Government Rail Trail committee which developed a mechanism to gain access to disused rail corridors for trails. Previous State Governments had been unable to achieve access, however, a way was found by this committee, and, by 1999, 17 official rail trails were created for the enjoyment of local communities and visitors.
The Government's Rail Trail Committee inspecting the disused Bairnsdale to Orbost Rail corridor will become the 100km long East Gippsland Rail Trail
Central Highlands has several Rail Trails, including the beautiful Warburton to Lilydale trail. Others under construction include the Murray to Mountains Trail which incorporates the Alpine Rail Trail, runs from Wangaratta to Bright & Beechworth. One of the most exciting rail trails runs over the spectacular Bonnie Doon Rail Bridge into the Bonnie Doon township.
The Opening of the Alpine Rail Trail at Myrtleford in North-eastern Victoria.
Following success with rail trails, the then Premier, Jeff Kennett, instructed Tourism Minister, Louise Asher, to promote all Victorian Tracks & Trails.
The Victorian Tracks and Trails Coordinating Committee was established as a unit within Tourism Victoria. It was chaired by Graeme until October 1999. The VTTCC publishes information on both rail trails and other significant tracks and trails in Victoria. For further details you can contact 132 842 (Parks Victoria) or 131 963 (Tourism Victoria) or e-mail: paul.albone@dsd.vic.gov.au.
The VTTCC hosted the 1st National Tracks & Trails Conference at Mansfield in May 2000. A copy of papers presented at the conference, including one given by Graeme, can be found at - website coming soon
Cr. Di Moore (Yarra Ranges), Liz Tunnecliffe(President of the Committee of Management),Graeme Stoney and Hon Tom Reynolds, (former Minister for Sport and Recreation) at the opening of the Warburton - Lilydale Rail Trail
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