Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail

Central Goldfields Shire and Mount Alexander Shire residents are being invited to provide feedback on the Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail draft design.

The proposed 61km trail would follow the disused rail corridor between Castlemaine and Maryborough, passing through Carisbrook, Moolort, Newstead, Strangways, Guildford and Campbells Creek.

Work has begun on the pre-construction phase of the project, which includes preparing detailed designs, environmental and cultural heritage investigations, and engineering design for road crossings and heritage bridges.

Central Goldfields Shire Mayor Cr Grace La Vella said the current pre-construction stage brings a new opportunity for the community to get involved.

“Following the completion of a feasibility study in 2023, which included initial community engagement, this current phase will bring the trail design closer to readiness for approval and to seek funding for construction,” she said.

“This stage is important because it’s an opportunity for residents to learn more about the project, view the designs and provide their feedback.

“I encourage residents to get involved by either visiting the website or attending the in-person consultation sessions planned for Maryborough and Carisbrook in November.”

Have your say:

There are several ways for residents to provide feedback on the Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail draft design from late October and throughout November:

  • Attend one of six in-person consultation sessions:
  • Thursday 30 October, 4-6pm at the Carisbrook Market Reserve
  • Saturday 1 November, 10am-12pm at the Maryborough Railway Station
  • Thursday 6 November, 4-6pm at the Campbells Creek Community Centre
  • Saturday 8 November, 10am-12pm at the Newstead Community Centre
  • Saturday 8 November, 1-3pm at the Guildford Community Hall
  • Saturday 15 November, 10am-12pm next to the Castlemaine Market Building

Details of all engagement activities are available online at www.cmrailtrail.org.au/community-and-landholder-consultation.

For more information email the Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail team at railtrailfeedback@cmrailtrail.org.au.

This pre-construction phase is led by Castlemaine–Maryborough Rail Trail Inc., with support from the Victorian State Government's Enabling Tourism Fund, Central Goldfields Shire Council, and Mount Alexander Shire Council.

Central Goldfields Shire has committed $40,000 to the project across two years and is providing project management assistance and in-kind support.


Central Goldfields Shire and Mount Alexander Shire residents are being invited to provide feedback on the Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail draft design.

The proposed 61km trail would follow the disused rail corridor between Castlemaine and Maryborough, passing through Carisbrook, Moolort, Newstead, Strangways, Guildford and Campbells Creek.

Work has begun on the pre-construction phase of the project, which includes preparing detailed designs, environmental and cultural heritage investigations, and engineering design for road crossings and heritage bridges.

Central Goldfields Shire Mayor Cr Grace La Vella said the current pre-construction stage brings a new opportunity for the community to get involved.

“Following the completion of a feasibility study in 2023, which included initial community engagement, this current phase will bring the trail design closer to readiness for approval and to seek funding for construction,” she said.

“This stage is important because it’s an opportunity for residents to learn more about the project, view the designs and provide their feedback.

“I encourage residents to get involved by either visiting the website or attending the in-person consultation sessions planned for Maryborough and Carisbrook in November.”

Have your say:

There are several ways for residents to provide feedback on the Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail draft design from late October and throughout November:

  • Attend one of six in-person consultation sessions:
  • Thursday 30 October, 4-6pm at the Carisbrook Market Reserve
  • Saturday 1 November, 10am-12pm at the Maryborough Railway Station
  • Thursday 6 November, 4-6pm at the Campbells Creek Community Centre
  • Saturday 8 November, 10am-12pm at the Newstead Community Centre
  • Saturday 8 November, 1-3pm at the Guildford Community Hall
  • Saturday 15 November, 10am-12pm next to the Castlemaine Market Building

Details of all engagement activities are available online at www.cmrailtrail.org.au/community-and-landholder-consultation.

For more information email the Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail team at railtrailfeedback@cmrailtrail.org.au.

This pre-construction phase is led by Castlemaine–Maryborough Rail Trail Inc., with support from the Victorian State Government's Enabling Tourism Fund, Central Goldfields Shire Council, and Mount Alexander Shire Council.

Central Goldfields Shire has committed $40,000 to the project across two years and is providing project management assistance and in-kind support.


Page last updated: 14 Oct 2025, 02:44 PM