An award-winning park awaits at the eastern end of the Trail.

The eastern trailhead of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail sits in the midst of Apex Park, Stratford, a medieval-themed wonderland for the whole family. Sitting right against the Avon river, the park sports a playground, an all abilities castle adventure, a BMX track, undercover BBQ areas, caravan and RV parking, and more.

As you enter Apex Park in Stratford, you’ll be amazed at the open spaces, surrounded by bushland. Within the Park itself, you will be awed by the award-winning medieval themed playground, that has an all-abilities castle adventure. There is a wide range of play equipment, from springers to climbing equipment and everything in between.

There are a couple of asphalted walking tracks around the park, one of which will take you near the historic Avon River bridge. The park itself also features undercover BBQ facilities, seating throughout and grassed areas, facilities also include public toilets, car, caravan & RV parking.

At the edge of Apex Park Stratford, you will also find the Stratford Pump Track, which was a community driven endeavour with input from local school groups, Landcare groups and the Historical Society in Stratford.

On the rail bridge that overlooks Apex Park Stratford, acclaimed Gippsland artist Ray Thomas painted a mural on the wall of the new rail bridge in Apex Park. It features the Avon River as its theme, as chosen by Stratford locals. Ray is an award-winning artist with more than three decades of experience. His works are inspired by the stories and designs of his Gunaikurnai people, as well as the Gippsland country they call home.

The mural honours the Brayakaulung clan and their connection to the Avon River. It features Gunaikurnai ancestral totems and cultural practices including scarred canoe trees, stone grinding grooves and bush foods.

Address

  • McMillan Street, Stratford