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27 November, 2025
New rail trail vision takes a step forward
A rail trail between Caboolture and Kilcoy, via Wamuran and Woodford, is edging closer to reality, with both Somerset Regional Council and City of Moreton Bay confirming they’ve completed early assessment work.
by Marina Gomide
A rail trail between Caboolture and Kilcoy, via Wamuran and Woodford, is edging closer to reality, with both Somerset Regional Council and City of Moreton Bay confirming they’ve completed early assessment work.
The trail would ideally link the Caboolture–Wamuran Rail Trail to Kilcoy, travelling through Woodford.
Moreton Bay Division 12 Councillor, Tony Latter, confirmed that planning is well underway.
“There is detailed design happening between Wamuran and Woodford and then alignment planning between Woodford and Kilcoy,” Cr Latter told The Sentinel.
“I would love to see the Rail Trail connect to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT), which would be a game-changer for both Woodford and Kilcoy.
“We would need the State Government partnership to make this happen.”
Somerset Regional Council Mayor, Jason Wendt, said both councils have already taken a significant step forward.
“Somerset Regional Council and City of Moreton Bay have undertaken a Multi-Criteria Assessment for a rail trail connection between Woodford and Kilcoy,” he said.
While the full cost is still unknown, Mayor Wendt said external funding, including state and federal support, would be essential given the size of the project.
“As with many large-scale projects, Council would seek funding from external sources to deliver the work including higher levels of government,” he said.
“If the project did eventuate it would provide a recreational link between Woodford and Kilcoy, strengthening the connection and tourism opportunities between Somerset and Moreton Bay.”
In local cycling circles, the possibility of a continuous, off-road route from Caboolture to Kilcoy, and hopefully one day the BVRT, was hailed as a potential tourism powerhouse, one that could draw visitors, energise small businesses, and put the region firmly on the map for riders, hikers and families.
Residents praised the initiative and idea as “fantastic”, “awesome” and “incredible”, with many adding it would make the perfect loop.
“This proposal has been around for a few years, but good to see it may finally move to the business study phase. If it’s anything like the Glen Rock Adventure Park project, it will only have another 5 - 10 years to go,” Paul wrote.
“It would be amazing to be able to do a rail to rail loop. Train to Wulkuraka, two or three days of riding, then back from Caboolture. That would bring tourists from all over,” Stephen said.
A Moreton Bay Council spokesperson said Council is “very supportive” of rail trails in City of Moreton Bay and is open to exploring new opportunities.
“Council actively advocates for funding support from other levels of government for initiatives such as this proposed Rail Trail,” they said.
“Rail trails provide many benefits including active transport and recreational opportunities for the community.
“They also boost tourism through attracting visitors and supporting local business growth.
“Most importantly, rail trails allow for people to build confidence riding their bike in a safe environment away from busy roads.”
