- Length
- 88 km
- Start
- Kilkivan
- Finish
- Kingaroy
- Region
- South Burnett / Gympie region
- Surface
- Mixed: 43 km sealed from Kingaroy to Murgon, unsealed from Murgon to Kilkivan
- Difficulty
- Sealed Kingaroy–Murgon section has a smooth surface and is suited to families. The unsealed Kilkivan–Murgon section is described as 'a true trail experience for the more adventurous', with road, waterway and stock route crossings
E-bike rules on this trail
No trail-specific e-bike rule on the council pages. Queensland rules: compliant e-bikes only (max 250 W, assistance to 25 km/h). Rail trails are exempt from the age and licence rules that started on 31 August 2026. The sealed Murgon–Kingaroy section is for walkers and cyclists only, while horses may use the unsealed section.
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Highlights
- Passes through Kingaroy, Crawford, Memerambi, Wooroolin, Tingoora, Wondai, Murgon and Goomeri, with red soils and farmland
- Signposted loop rides around Memerambi, Wooroolin and Tingoora, and mountain bike parks at Wondai and Gordonbrook Dam
- Moffatdale Winery Route for wine and food, reached from the unsealed section north of Murgon
- Built on the old Kingaroy branch line (opened 1904, closed 2010). The rail trail officially opened a 2017
Before you go
- The sealed section is 'mostly shady' with a few places to stop for coffee or lunch
- The South Burnett operator site says the section north of Moondooner Road, a the Gympie Regional Council area, was closed at the time of publication. Check before riding the full length
- The Link Route connects Kingaroy to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Yarraman via Nanango
- Dogs are allowed on a leash
Domande frequenti
Can you ride an e-bike on the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail (South Burnett Rail Trail)?
No trail-specific e-bike rule on the council pages. Queensland rules: compliant e-bikes only (max 250 W, assistance to 25 km/h). Rail trails are exempt from the age and licence rules that started on 31 August 2026. The sealed Murgon–Kingaroy section is for walkers and cyclists only, while horses may use the unsealed section.
How long is the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail (South Burnett Rail Trail)?
88 km, from Kilkivan to Kingaroy.
What is the surface like on the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail (South Burnett Rail Trail)?
Mixed: 43 km sealed from Kingaroy to Murgon, unsealed from Murgon to Kilkivan
Fonti
- Rail Trail – South Burnett Regional Council
- Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail – Gympie Regional Council
- Informazioni su & History – South Burnett Rail Trail
- E-bike rules a Queensland – qld.gov.au
- Areas you can ride your e-mobility device without age or licensing restrictions – qld.gov.au
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