Eltham to Byron Bay Rail Trail

OPEN 2025-26 TBA

Explore Scenic Rail Trails: Eltham to Byron Bay

This section of the trail will be one of the last sections to open but will also be fantastic when it does!  It’ll stretch 32kms all the way into Byron Bay via Bangalow.

The landscapes on this part of the trail can only be described as amazing with green pastures, shady tree-lined sections, century-old tunnels, wooden trestle viaducts and big steel bridges. This section is arguably the defining part of the Rail Trail, a palpable echo of days gone by.

After leaving Eltham the trail heads east towards Booyung following the Wilsons River as it weaves up the valley floor. You then pass through Nashua, leaving the Wilsons River and joining the upper reaches of the Byron Creek. This shady section of the trail then makes its way in a downward sloping path heading through Binna Burra on its way into the magical Bangalow Village.

Bangalow has always been a place of pilgrimage for those seeking beauty, tranquillity and community and today this vibe remains. There’s a range of restaurants and bars to choose from as well as a number of accommodation options for those wishing to stay the night.

A good meal or beverage isn’t the only reason the Bangalow to Byron Bay section of the trail is likely to be popular. It also features a 13km ‘speed run’ section as the trail navigates its way out of the hill country down to the coast. The scenery will now incorparate ocean views  to complment the amazing country side.

The trail then passes through Talofa and and Hayters Hill before passing a golf course at the bottom,  then joining the coastal fringe Byron Bay sits on. The final part of the ride is a flat section across a spectacularly biodiverse swamp forest before arriving at the centre of Byron Bay itself.

It’s expected this section of the trail will form a hub to join all the other cycle trails on offer with links to the Lennox and Ballina trail to follow a short time after.

This section of the trail also joins our depot located at U2/11 Grevillea Street, Byron Bay in the Arts and Industrial Estate. Here you’ll find us along with full bike service and repair operations.

A largely downhill run into Byron Bay with ocean views
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Sumptuous landscape with verdant pastures and shady tree lined sections
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Tunnels, viaducts and rail bridges steeped in history
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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!

$125

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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

$95

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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!

$159

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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).

$125

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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!

$125

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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.

$95

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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!

$84 per day (min 2 days)

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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.

$449

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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.

$324

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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!

$37.50 pp (2 people min)

Available Adult Sizes

Baby Seat for E-bike: Front

Suitable for 1 and 2 year olds.

$35

Baby Seat for E-bike: Back

Suitable for 1-4 yrs (height dependent - max 20 kg)

$35

Tag Along Chariot for E-bike

Great for 2–4-year-olds.
Single and double available.

$35

Pet Chariots for E-bike

Bring your fur-baby for a bike ride!
Small and large available.

$35

Shot-Gun Kids Bike Seat

Kids ride shot-gun!
For kids 2-4 years.

$35

Ride Behind Bike for E-bike

Suitable for kids 95cm - 135cm, aged 4 to 8 years old.

$35