October 6, 2026
Parts of the Trail CLOSED due to damage after heavy rains
Damage to trail after heavy rains
February 5, 2026
Railway Dog comes to life
Launch of the Railway Dog Sculptures The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail committee of management is excited to announce the launch of the three Railway Dog sculptures along the trail. There…
September 29, 2025
All-abilities pathway Heyfield
Tiny Towns Fund grant - Regional Development Victoria We are pleased to announce that Gippsland Plains Rail Trail (GPRT) has secured a grant through Regional Development Victoria’s Tiny Towns Fund…
April 28, 2025
Grant Secures Storage for Equipment
Two new Shipping Containers have now been installed. We are pleased to share that the two new shipping containers have now been delivered and are being used by the Rail…
January 28, 2025
Machines working on the trail (Maffra end)
Maffra to Tinamba Monday 27 January for approx 1 month Update 28 January 2025 There are currently machines working along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail in the Maffra/Tinamba area upgrading…
November 12, 2024
Temporary section works (Traragon end)
Traralgon to Glengarry Now OPEN Update 21 January 2024 This section is now open, some minor works will be finished in coming weeks, but the trail is now open. Monday…
August 19, 2024
Full steam ahead for rail trail reveg
Revegetation Partnership Program Volunteers of all ages have planted over 20,000 trees and shrubs along the popular Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, transforming what was once bare, neglected land into flourishing…
October 19, 2022
Local Community Partnership brings the remarkable story of dog determination to life
Gippsland Plains Rail Trail to bring the story of the Railway Dog to life, in partnership with Alinta Loy Yang B. The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail committee of management is…
June 30, 2022
Important milestone achieved in bridging the gap along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail
Today marks an important milestone with the newly constructed bridge and trail over the Thomson Bridge in Cowwarr now complete, closing the gaps along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail stretching…