Richmond Vale Rail Trail
Newcastle region, NSW
At a Glance
About the Richmond Vale Rail Trail
This old private railway corridor has great possibilities as a rail trail. The trail would start at Hexham and traverse a large wetlands area before approaching the village of Minmi. The line then branches off westward toward Richmond Vale Colliery and Kurri Kurri.
A short distance past the Pacific Highway underpass is the first tunnel, in the Seahampton area. There are deep cuttings and more tunnels before the junction to Kurri Kurri. Richmond Main Colliery is now closed, but the Richmond Vale Steam Society has a wonderful collection of engines, carriages and other railway memorabilia on display on the third Sunday of each month.
Important note: This rail trail is not yet open. The alignment is on private property. Trespassing on the alignment is not permitted.
The entrance to the third tunnel towards Richmond Vale (2013)
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