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read moreThe recent completion of the 161 kilometre long Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is expected to bring additional visitors to the region north west of Brisbane.
Following the disused Brisbane Valley rail line that first commenced construction at Wulkuraka near Ipswich in 1884, and which was completed at Yarraman in 1913, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) traverses farmland, forests, picturesque rural settings and country towns. Open all year round, the BVRT provides an off-road climb up the valley for day trippers, overnight camping or longer term adventures.
First funded by the Queensland Government’s Royalties to Regions program in 2014, the completed Trail was officially opened in August.
With 80% of the trail within its borders, the Somerset Regional Council is expecting significant numbers of visitors to the Trail to boost local tourism, with Mayor Graeme Lehmann saying that by 2023 the BVRT will increase direct tourism expenditure in the region by $1.5 million a year.
Mayor Lehmann recently told local newspaper the Gatton Star “this Trail will help put Somerset on the map, drive tourism growth and development and encourage new business opportunities which will only further support our rural communities to prosper.
"I would encourage anyone thinking about establishing a business in Somerset to have a talk with one of council's friendly planners and see what opportunities are available," he said.
"The opportunities are endless in terms of accommodation development, farm stay experiences, food opportunities and more."
Tourism in the region has already increased, with locals Sue Hudd and Craig Eastment forming their new business, Heartland Heavy Horses.
Hudd said the business was a combination of local experience and a love of horses, advising “we wanted to share our love of horses with others and offer people a unique experience along the trail.”
For more information go to www.brisbanevalleyrailtrail.com.au
29th July 2018 - Queensland Government commits $48 million in tourism funding
30th March 2018 - Queensland’s domestic tourism market reaches record highs
1st October 2017 - Ecotourism value of Queensland’s national parks flagged in Annual Report
9th August 2017 - Australia’s great outdoors needs to be more accessible for nature-based tourism
13th June 2017 - Goulburn to Crookwell Rail Trail could deliver $6 million a year in tourism benefits
26th August 2016 - Tasmanian Government backs rail trail projects to boost regional tourism
17th May 2016 - Growth of small tourism businesses vital to Queensland economy
3rd February 2016 - Massive growth in bushwalking as ‘green exercise’ and holiday activity
7th January 2015 - NSW Government backs Northern Rivers rail trails
3rd August 2014 - Brisbane Valley Rail Trail to benefit from $2 million funding
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