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 Railway Station Shop

Meet us at our Murwillumbah Railway Station shop, located at the official start of the trail! Ride both ways, or opt for a one-way journey and let us bring you back - it's up to you!

$125

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E-Bike Hire: With Accommodation Transport

We will collect you from your accommodation anywhere in the area, and whisk you away to Murwillumbah, the starting point of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail and provide you with awesome E-bikes.

$149

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E-Bike Hire 4 hrs: From Murwillumbah Only

If you want to hire an e-bike to ride the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, but only have a few hours, then you can take advantage of our half-day rate (4 hrs). Bike collection from our Murwillumbah Railway Station shop.

$95

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E-Bike Hire: From Mooball

$125

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Glow Worm Tunnel: Evening E-Bike Tour

Venture into a mesmerising 500 meter long tunnel teeming with glow worms, and travel in comfort on our awesome E-bikes!

$95

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Byron Bay E-Bike Hire

Rent an e-bike around town for the day in Byron Bay. We drop off and pick up the e-bikes at your accommodation either in the morning or evening.

$85

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Multi-Day E-Bike Hire

Check out the Byron Bay and Tweed areas on e-bikes and fat tyre e-bikes exploring what our amazing region has to offer!

$85 per day (min 2 days)

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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!

$35 (per person, 2 people min)

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Moustache E-bikes Adults

You'll feel stable and comfortable all day long!

$85 per day

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Moustache E-bike for Kids

Suits kids 133cm - 155cm
7-12 years

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Available Kids Sizes

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Baby Seat for E-bike – Front

Suitable for 1 and 2 year olds.

$25

Baby Seat for E-bike – Back

9 months to 4 y/o (height dependent - max 20 kg)

$25

Tag Along Chariot for E-bike

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

$35

Ride Behind Bike for E-bike

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

$35

Shot-Gun Kids Bike Seat

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

$35