Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail

Natural Attractions

The 53km Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail runs along the former railway to Skipton, from western Ballarat, Haddon, Smythesdale and Pittong to Skipton.

Upgraded in 2008, this trail goes through native grasslands, historical gold mining sites and over an impressive trestle bridge near Newtown is open for trail users.

History boards with trail information are sited at various points along the trail.

Nearby Things to Do

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Birdsong Nursery and Gardens

Birdsong Nursery and Gardens

Smythesdale, Golden Plains

Two people cycling the Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail

Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail

Smythesdale, Golden Plains

View of a lush green garden , with a couple of item of round metal art and stone table and chairs

Avalon Nursery

Haddon, Golden Plains

View it outside of gallery, black shed with windows in bush landscape

Ross Creek Gallery

Smythes Creek, Ballarat