Emergencies Call 000 For more information BVRT ambassadors Robyn Gray 07 5424 8138 Geoff Maudsley 07 4163 0305 Blackbutt Visitor Information Centre Hart Street, Blackbutt 07 4163 0633 www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/bvrt Esk Visitor Information Centre 82 Ipswich Street, Esk 07 5424 2923 Fernvale Futures Complex 1483 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale 07 5427 0200 about the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre 14 Queen Victoria Parade, Ipswich 07 3281 0555 brisbane South Burnett Energy and Visitor Information Centre valley Corner Drayton and Henry Street, Nanango 07 4189 9446 rail trail Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning PO Box 15009, City East Qld 4002 13 QGOV (13 74 68) www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/bvrt Distance trail summary Moore – Blackbutt (Nukku Road): 33.5 kilometres Location Moore – Linville Station: 7 kilometres Linville Station – Benarkin: 18 kilometres The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT), when completed, will be Benarkin to Blackbutt: 4.6 kilometres a 148 kilometre recreation trail from Wulkuraka to Blackbutt. Blackbutt to Nukku Road: 3.9 kilometres The trail follows the old Brisbane Valley railway line and provides walkers, touring cyclists and horse riders with an Services opportunity to experience the history and landscape of the Brisbane Valley. Mobile phone coverage is limited. Landline public phones are located at Linville, Benarkin and Blackbutt. The top end of the trail is located on top of Australia’s Great Dividing Range just two hours drive north-west of Brisbane A range of visitor services including public car parking, public and directly west of the Sunshine Coast. The Moore to toilets, showers, picnic and camping facilities are located at Grass trees between Linville and Benarkin Blackbutt (Nukku Road) section of the trail includes Linville Moore, Linville, Benarkin and Blackbutt. All camping areas and Benarkin and is located in the scenic upper reaches of the within Benarkin State Forest require a camping permit and fees Environment Brisbane River valley and crosses the rugged and picturesque apply. Book by phone on 13 7468 (13 QGOV). Blackbutt Range. The trail head at Moore is located opposite • Keep on the trail. Blackbutt offers accommodation options. Visit the South the Moore Memorial Hall in Stanley Gates Park and is • Do not interfere with native plants or animals. Burnett Tourism website at www.tourism.southburnett.com.au approximately 51 kilometres north of Esk. • Take your rubbish home with you. for more information. • Clean up after your dog. Moore is just under two hours drive from Brisbane (via the • Do not light fires. Bruce and D’Aguilar Highways or the Warrego, Brisbane Valley • Clean bikes, walking boots and other equipment after your and D’Aguilar Highways). Benarkin and Blackbutt can be trip to minimise the spread of plant and animal pests and reached on the D’Aguilar Highway and the drive from Brisbane diseases. is approximately two hours. code of conduct • Snakes are likely to be active during the months following When using the trail, respect other users, the natural winter. When left alone, snakes present little or no danger to environment and the privacy of adjacent landholders. people as long as some simple rules are observed: − If you see a snake, keep away from it and do not threaten Sharing or provoke it. − Snakes have right of way; never attempt to pick up any • Please leave all gates as found. type of reptile. • Do not obstruct the trail and give way to horses. • Cyclists alert other users on approach and pass at a reduced speed. For your safety and comfort • Do not feed or approach animals in adjacent paddocks. • Daytime temperatures can reach over 35 degrees in summer. • Park in designated areas. • Do not use the trail in extreme weather conditions. • Observe local signs and regulations. • Be cautious at all road and creek crossings. • Keep dogs under control and on a lead. • Cyclists and horse riders must dismount at road crossings. • Jogging pace only. • Cyclists and horse riders must wear an approved helmet and ride in control. • This trail can only be used at a pace no faster than jogging. • Do not approach pets or livestock in adjacent properties. • Carry drinking water and light snacks. • Wear appropriate clothing for the conditions. • Maintain your equipment and carry repair and first aid kits in case of emergencies. • Where possible, do not travel by yourself. • Before you go, let a responsible person know where you are going and when you expect to return. 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