The South Burnett Rail Trail
Cycle or walk the old railway between Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon — gentle rail grades, gallery main streets and country bakeries, the region at bakery pace.
The South Burnett Rail Trail
The South Burnett Rail Trail is the region’s best car-free experience — a cycling and walking trail that follows the old railway on gentle, rail-graded slopes, linking Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon and connecting onward to the wider Kilkivan rail-trail network. Rail trails make the easiest kind of riding: the grades were built for trains, so they never get steep, and the reward is country scenery and heritage towns rolling by at bakery pace.
Ride the whole line over a day or two, or pick a single town-to-town leg. Either way the trail threads gallery main streets, country parks, farmland and the occasional bakery — the South Burnett at its most unhurried.
Along the Trail
Gentle grades, well-spaced towns, and plenty of reasons to stop.
Kingaroy End
Start (or finish) in the peanut capital, with the silos, cafes and the region’s widest choice of beds. The natural launch point for the ride.
Wondai
The gallery-and-museum town makes the ideal mid-point base — arts, cafes and trail-friendly rooms, with the trail running through the heart of town.
Murgon
The northern service town, gateway to the wine country and Cherbourg — and the link toward the Kilkivan network for those going further.
Gentle Grades
Rail-graded slopes suit ordinary fitness and families; some sections are unsealed, so a hybrid or gravel-friendly bike is ideal.
Planning Your Rail-Trail Day
- Wondai makes the natural mid-point base for the Kingaroy–Murgon section
- Carry water, sun protection, snacks and a basic repair kit — services are in the towns
- A hybrid or gravel-friendly bike handles the unsealed sections comfortably
- Ride town-to-town and reward each leg with a bakery or cafe stop
- Check current trail conditions and any closures before you set out
- Pair the ride with a night in Wondai or Kingaroy to make a weekend of it
See our getting around guide for distances, and where to stay for trail-friendly bases.
Trail-Town Highlights
The stops that make the ride.
The Towns
Wondai’s galleries, Murgon’s heritage and Kingaroy’s silos — the trail’s bookends and mid-point.
The towns → 🍷 WineCellar Doors
The Murgon end sits close to Moffatdale’s cellar doors — a fine reward for the ride.
The cellar doors → 🥧 EatFood & Farm
Country bakeries and farm gates fuel the trail — the official rail-trail diet.
Food & farm →Rail Trail — Quick Answers
What is the South Burnett Rail Trail?
The South Burnett Rail Trail is a cycling and walking trail following the route of the old railway line, linking Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon (and on toward Kilkivan on the wider Brisbane Valley/Kilkivan network) on gentle, rail-graded slopes.
How long is the South Burnett Rail Trail?
The Kingaroy–Murgon section runs roughly 45 km through Wondai, and connects to the longer Kilkivan–Kingaroy rail-trail network. You can ride the whole line or pick a single town-to-town leg.
Is the rail trail suitable for beginners and families?
Yes — the gentle rail grades suit ordinary fitness and families, and the towns are spaced for easy pub-to-park or cafe-to-cafe progress. Take water, sun protection and a repair kit; some sections are unsealed.
Where does the rail trail start?
Popular access points are Kingaroy, Wondai (the natural mid-point base) and Murgon. See our getting around guide for distances.
Can you walk the rail trail?
Yes — walkers and runners are welcome on the trail; the gentle grades make for pleasant sections between towns. Cyclists cover the longer distances more comfortably.
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