Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Tweed section: an e-bike rider’s guide

Length

24 km

Start

Murwillumbah Railway Station

Finish

Crabbes Creek

Region

Northern Rivers (Tweed Shire)

Surface

Mixed: about 6 km sealed asphalt in urban areas (Murwillumbah station to Tweed Regional Gallery, and Burringbar to Mooball), about 18 km compacted gravel

E-bike rules on this trail

Bicycles and e-bicycles (up to 250 W) are permitted. E-scooters and petrol-powered bicycles are not. Pedestrians have priority; cyclists must wear helmets, carry a bell and ride at safe speeds.

New South Wales e-bike laws · Is my e-bike legal? 1-minute check

Highlights

• Two railway tunnels and 26 bridges along the 24 km section
• Heritage-listed Murwillumbah Railway Station trailhead
• Passes through Stokers Siding, Burringbar and Mooball

Before you go

• Free e-bike charging station at Murwillumbah Railway Station (north end of the platform), accessed via the Visitor Information Centre: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat–Sun 9am–1pm. Bring your own charging cord.
• Drinking water refill stations at Murwillumbah Railway Station, Burringbar and Mooball
• Toilets at Murwillumbah station, Stokers Siding general store, Burringbar and Mooball; nearest public toilets to Crabbes Creek are at Mooball
• Open year-round, sunrise to sunset recommended; check for closures or flood impacts before riding
• Dogs allowed on short leads

Sources

• Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Tweed Shire Council
• Safety and rules – Northern Rivers Rail Trail
• Frequently asked questions – Northern Rivers Rail Trail

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