Injune Gunnewin Rail Trail

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About This Trail

The corridor of the former 17 km railway line between Injune and Gunnewin (on the former Roma to Injune branch line) traverses open grassland and native trees, creek crossings and a lagoon. Train and Railway station precinct Steam Locomotive C17 847 (Camp Mountain Accident loco) view the old sidings, Bridge remains, Old coal mines and the Gunnewin Soldier Settlement display and the Gunnewin railway cream shed. Old Injune Cemetery and the characters of Injune town walk. 1. Explore one of the top ten National Parks in Queensland, the outback oasis that is Carnarvon Gorge. 2. Characters of Injune is a short walk on the main street of Injune depicted by rustic statues. 3. Enjoy the tranquillity of the short 1.2km Injune Lagoon Walk and watch the local birdlife. 4. Injune Creek Art Gallery is not to be missed when visiting Injune, showcasing local and regional artists. 5. Check out the C17 Class Locomotive at historic Injune Railway Station, 1920-1967, which used to service the farming and coal mining industries. 6. Visit the Old Injune Coal Mine to tie in with the railway station and train services to the town. 7. Learn the story of Injune through paintings and sandstone at Henricks Park. 8. Get a taste of yesteryear through a collection of relics and photographs inside the Injune Courthouse Museum. 9. Take a drive along the Arcadia Valley Loop where you can stop and take in the sights at Lonesome National Park and Lake Nuga Nuga. 10. Gunnewin Soldier Settlement Monument 28km south of Injune, read about how Injune was established as a soldier settlement and the journey of those who came to live here. Do you know of a bike hire or transportation service on this rail trail that should appear here? If so, let us know at admin@railtrails.org.au.