233 Moore to Linville - Part of BVRT (GPX)
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The Benarkin to Linville section is 18km, downhill. The only inclines are crossings of Blackbutt Creek. Initially the walk is through gum forest, with stands of hoop pine and stands of silky oak. Then it opens up and runs through farm land for the last 4 or 5 km. There are plenty of birds, notably many brown doves, and flocks of quail. There is a bellbird colony near 130 kilometric mark. Blackbutt is a pretty creek if running. There is a bit of rainforest on the banks. Historical railway spots and information are signed and very interesting. Surface is good - no slippery bits. There are three shelters along the way. MacNamara's Camp. about half way, has a toilet and water tank. Take your own water. And maybe insect repellent.
Heritage Sites
Picnic Facilities
Toilets
Dogs Permitted
Horses Permitted
Cycling Permitted
No Trail Bikes Permitted
Getting there:
Head west on D'Aguilar Highway, through Kilcoy to the small township of Moore and park, just off the Highway in Main Street North.
Maps:
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Maps
Route/Trail notes:
Moore is currently the access point for the northern section of the BVRT. From Stanley Gates Park off Main Street North, take Eskdale Street and then cross the footbridge located on the right onto Linville Road. Follow this for 500m to the trail head on your left.
The trail runs parallel to Linville Road for the most part, before crossing the road and them back again just before Linville. There are a number of gullies to transverse, some of which have been concreted, as all the bridges are gone, and in one section you cross a gated occupied paddock. Half way, you pass the Moore/Linfield Cemetery, which contains many pioneer family headstones, including Robert Williams, whose son built Stonehouse in 1874.
In Linville is one of the few remaining Stations and a number of old red railway carriages. Opposite is the welcoming Linville Hotel for a cool drink and a feed.
Permits/Costs:
None.
Other References/Comments:
This is a shared trail, so keep a lookout for mountain bike and horse riders.
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