The O’Keefe Rail Trail guided E-Bike cycling tour takes from Axedale to Heathcote (return) takes you through majestic native forests, rich farmland, picturesque waterways. This is a fabulous day – and once you’ve done it once, you’ll likely want to do it again! A ride along this trail is a great day out for individuals, couples, friends and families.
Forged over a century ago by Victoria’s rail pioneers, the Rail Trail is named after Andrew O’Keefe, a Bendigo rail pioneer.
On arrival to Heathcote you can purchase lunch from one of Heathcote’s cafes or bakeries. There’s plenty of choice!
Heathcote boasts the longest main street of any country Australian town, as well as over 30 cellar doors in the region which is renowned for its award winning shiraz and the famous red Cambrian soils.
This tour commences at 10.30 am at Axedale (15 mins from Bendigo and less than 1 hour from Echuca). Ride a comfortable 27.5 kms to Heathcote. Arrive back in Axedale between 4pm and 5pm.