Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail
A shared-use rail trail linking Port Fairy, Koroit and Warrnambool.
The Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail is a 37.5-kilometre shared-use trail along the former railway line, linking the historic towns of Port Fairy and Koroit with the regional city of Warrnambool. Suitable for walking, cycling, the mostly flat, traffic-free trail can be travelled in either direction, with access from Port Fairy, Warrnambool, or intermediate points.
The trail passes through open farmland, coastal wetlands, and urban areas. Highlights include views of Tower Hill, crossings over rivers and wetlands, and sections that skirt coastal dunes near Warrnambool. Along the route, users can access public toilets, cafés, accommodation, and cycle hire facilities at Port Fairy, Koroit, and Warrnambool.
Whether exploring the natural environment, visiting local towns, or including it in a longer walking or cycling itinerary, the Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail offers a safe, well-signposted route through this historic coastal region.
Port Fairy to Koroit
Section Length
17.5 km
Section Grade
Grade 3
Good To Know:
Mixed gravel, packed limestone, and 1.5 km of asphalt near Port Fairy. Suitable for walking and cycling. Horses are not permitted. Public toilets, cafés, and bike hire available at Port Fairy and Koroit.
Koroit to Warrnambool
Section Length
20 km
Section Grade
Grade 3
Continue from Koroit along wetlands and coastal reserves, skirt Tower Hill Reserve, cross rivers and Kellys Swamp, and travel through Lake Pertobe before finishing at the Warrnambool Breakwater. This section combines natural, historical, and coastal features, passing a mix of farmland, remnant vegetation, and urban areas.
Good To Know:
Gravel, boardwalks over wetlands, and some sealed sections through town. Horses are permitted from Penshurst-Warrnambool Rd (C183) in Koroit to Levys Point. Trail signage is minimal between Warrnambool and Illowa. Public toilets, cafés, and facilities available at Koroit and Warrnambool.
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