BELLARINE RAIL TRAIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR MEMBERSHIP
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking expressions of interest from community members for its Bellarine Rail Trail Advisory Committee. There is currently one vacancy.
The primary purpose of the Bellarine Rail Trail Advisory Committee is to assist Council with the management and development of the Bellarine Rail Trail.
Community representatives should have a demonstrated ability in working with organisations and individuals in achieving positive outcomes, good communication skills and a commitment to the future development and promotion of the Bellarine Rail Trail.
Expressions of interest in writing or by email can be lodged until 5.00pm on Friday 12 September 2008 as follows:
- Hand delivered to the City of Greater Geelong Recreation and Open Space department at 103 Corio Street, Geelong.
- Posted to Jake McMinn at the City of Greater Geelong Recreation and Open Space Department, PO Box 104, GEELONG VIC 3220.
- Emailed to jmcminn@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Walk it, Ride it, Jog it... today! The Bellarine Rail Trail stretches some 33.5km and provides an inspiring passage to the many tourist attractions across The Bellarine. The surrounding reserve features areas of remnant indigenous vegetation creating a safe and tranquil environment for users. The wide and mainly flat trail provides a car free environment suitable for riding, walking or running. The trail starts at the Geelong Showgrounds and winds through several Bellarine villages including Newcomb, Moolap, Leopold, Curlewis and Drysdale before finishing in Queenscliff. The Bellarine Railway currently operates a train service alongside the trail from Drysdale to Queenscliff providing opportunities to walk or cycle the trail followed by return train ride. The Queenscliff Railway Line was opened in 1897 and provides Geelong with rich history as one of the oldest branch line railways in Victoria. Whether you Walk it, Jog it or Ride it or Train it take the opportunity today to explore the trail and the natural attractions of the Bellarine.
Rail Trail Features
- The several old Station sites
- Amazing re-vegetated flora and fauna
- Famous Bellarine-Peninsula Wineries
- Bellarine Railway line
Distances
- Geelong Showground to Moolap - 4.5km
- Moolap to Leopold - 3.5km
- Leopold to Drysdale - 8.5km
- Drysdale to Queenscliff - 17km
