Family Day Out on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Start your day at the beautifully restored Murwillumbah Station, a heritage building that is the official trail head and also home to a Visitor Information Centre staffed by friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. 

You can rent all kinds of bikes here from the expert team at Murwillumbah Cycles, from fast e-bikes to traditional bikes for all ages. 

Kitted up and ready to roll, head out with your crew and hit the trail heading south, immediately surrounded by lush green landscapes and stunning mountain views.

You can park and lock up your bikes at the Tweed Regional Gallery stop, taking a short walk up to this stunning art space that has exhibitions all year around. There are creative kids activities during school holidays and within the incredible Margaret Olley Art Centre are plenty of interactive things for kids to do. 

On your way again, cross over the restored Dunbible Creek Bridge and pedal along to the small town of Stokers Siding. 

Make a stop here at Hosanna Farmstay to experience farm life up close and enjoy a refreshing swim in the dam. Children will be excited to feed the friendly menagerie of animals while the farm’s cafe will have you refuelled and ready for the next leg. 

Continue on through the Burringbar Range Tunnel, an impressive 524m long tunnel that is an adventure in itself! Be sure to keep the family together and to the left of the path with bike lights turned on. 

As you ride over restored bridges and alongside historic ones, you’ll feel transported back in time and feel a sense of the area’s rich history. 

Keep your eyes out for signs to Tweed Valley Whey Farmhouse Cheeses, a dairy farm that makes a range of delicious artisan cheeses. Sample some of your favourites and buy some to snack on later.