More than 2,000 people were estimated to have joined in the festivities over the Community Celebration Weekend (25th & 26th March) for the 24km Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
A huge turn out for a fabulous weekend of fun, riding, walking, music, food and numerous activities for kids and grown ups, thanks to Tweed Shire Council.
Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said, “This was a true celebration of the natural beauty of the Tweed, our Aboriginal culture and rail heritage and I’d like to thank the community members and organisations who helped make the weekend such a success for the trail and our villages.”
Snapshots of the Weekend
Some of these photos were snapped by the lovely Francis Cloake, a local photographer who joined us for the celebrations.
And also some from you!
We have been receiving so many snapshots, videos and comments of people continuing to enjoy the newly opened section which has drawn over 8,000 users in the first two weeks of opening.
Thank you for sharing and sending them to us, it’s so wonderful to see!
Special Thanks to Cycling Without Age
Whose amazing Gold Coast team, organised by Capta
‘Fabulous tricycle ride today. We both loved the ride and chat from Burringbar to Mooball. Biggest thank you 
Made us all smile and felt like royalty especially my 85 year old mother.’ – Helen Saville.
We also had the pleasure of Tom joining us, at 101 years and Rod, at 94 years. “No way I was going to miss this”, said Rod.
We are hoping to have our own Northern Rivers Chapter in the not too distant future.
Stay tuned for more information!
A Wheely Great Time!
Eric Wheeler (in the green jersey) and his family were out and about. They have been supporters of the rail trail since its inception, and has always been encouraging and positive.
We really appreciate you Eric and at 88 years of age, you are most likely the oldest rider on the trail!
Also, very pleased you got to ride with your lovely wife Margaret in the trishaw (just to keep her company of course).
Rail Trails Australia Forum
They organised the 2023 Rail Trails Forum to be in Murwillumbah prior to the Celebration Weekend, to recognise the work behind the Northern Rivers Rail Trail and to support the further development of rail trails throughout Australia.
Speakers included Mayor Chris Cherry, NRRT president Pat Grier and Byron Councillor Asren Pugh, RTA representatives, volunteers and government from NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
For Our Community
Help us campaign to complete all 130km of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail just by:
Finding our information stall at the Byron Bay Markets, we’re always up for a chat.
Following us on Facebook or Instagram and check out all the incredible photos, videos, comments and up to date news on the trail.
Visiting the Tweed section. Walk, meander, run, cycle, drop in at a local business. Bring friends and have a great few hours out experiencing everything the trail has to offer!
More to come…
A follow up newsletter with information about Richmond Valley, Lismore and Byron Council updates will be on the way soon.
How to Donate
Donations to this community project are gratefully welcomed and will be used to forward the project on:
Via the Donate Button above OR Direct Donations to:
SCCU – NRRT inc. BSB: 722744 Acc: 100099375
