Start Your Journey at the Historic Casino Train Station
Starting at the Historic Old Casino Railway Station, this section is 13.4km of scenic landscape and charming towns. A great asset to the region along the disused rail corridor ending at the Back Creek bridge in Bentley.
Casino is a reasonable size service centre located on the banks of the Richmond River. The town has a lot of well-kept older buildings from the 1800s with an unusually large concentration of well-preserved art deco buildings from the 1930s. A ride around town is an option alongside the trail.
Leaving the Old Casino Train Station, the trail runs along the edge of town before heading across farmland, including fully operational cattle stations, before joining the hill district near Naughtons Gap. Here, the trail incorporates expansive vistas of the rural Richmond Valley with its beautiful grazing lands laid out around you.
From this point of the trail, you’ll enter a mixture of pine and native gum trees where the incredible xanthorrhoea plants nestle under the cover of big gums. One of the features of this section is the curved Naughtons Gap rail tunnel, it’s curved design provides a unique habitat for endangered microbat species. Don’t forget to take in the stunning views of rural grazing lands from above.
Once past the tunnel, you’ll continue winding your way northeast through stunning hill country until the track crosses Bentley Road. This is where this section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail ends and the Lismore Valley begins.
Want to ride the rail trail from Lismore to Casino return? We can provide e-bikes and transport for groups of 6 or more, get in touch to book!
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Our Bikes and add-ons
E-Bike Hire: From Murwillumbah 5-8 hrs
MOST POPULAR OPTION. Full day 5-8 hrs. Collect the bikes anytime from 8am and return them by 4pm. Start at our Murwillumbah Railway Station shop, ride both ways, or add on a shuttle pickup!
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E-Bike Hire: From Murwillumbah 4 hrs
Limited on time? Choose our 4 hr option from our Murwillumbah Railway Station shop. Collect the bikes anytime from 8am and return them by 4pm. This is still enough time to experience the rail trail
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E-Bike Hire: With Accommodation Transport
We collect you from your accommodation and whisk you away to the Northern Rivers Rail Trail!
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E-Bike Hire: From Mooball 5-7hrs
Prefer to start at Mooball? Meet us at 9am and either ride the trail return to Mooball or cycle one-way (24km) to our Murwillumbah shop. Return transport to Mooball is available for $37.50pp (min 2).
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Glow Worm Tunnel: Evening E-Bike Tour
Venture into a mesmerising 524 meter long tunnel teeming with glow worms, and travel in comfort on our awesome E-bikes!
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Byron Bay E-Bike Hire
Rent an e-bike for the day in Byron Bay. We drop off bikes in the morning at your accommodation and collect them in the evening.
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Multi-Day E-Bike Hire
Save more on e-bike and fat tyre e-bike hire. Delivery to your accommodation included!
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Rail Trail & Husk Distillery Lunch
Enjoy an e-bike ride along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, then unwind with a distillery tour and leisurely lunch at Husk Farm Distillery. Includes pick-up anywhere from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay area.
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Rail Trail & Tropical Fruit Escape
Explore more of the Tweed with an e-bike adventure along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, followed by a tractor tour and exotic fruit tasting at Tropical Fruit World.
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Transport To, From or Along the Trail
We can provide you with bike transport from your accommodation to, or along the rail trail with our shuttle service. Get in touch!
Available Adult Sizes
Baby Seat for E-bike: Front
Suitable for 1 and 2 year olds.
Baby Seat for E-bike: Back
Suitable for 1-4 yrs (height dependent - max 20 kg)
Tag Along Chariot for E-bike
Great for 2–4-year-olds.
Single and double available.
Pet Chariots for E-bike
Bring your fur-baby for a bike ride!
Small and large available.
Shot-Gun Kids Bike Seat
Kids ride shot-gun!
For kids 2-4 years.
Ride Behind Bike for E-bike
Suitable for kids 95cm - 135cm, aged 4 to 8 years old.