Encounter Bikeway railside trail
Regional, SA
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About This Trail
The Encounter Bikeway is a railside trail that runs close to the original 1853 railway line, on which famous heritage trains still operate. This area is a prominent tourist destination, and the best way to see it all is by bike. This railside trail is a mixture of shared-use paths and relatively quiet on-road sections, all with asphalt surfaces. The trail begins at Laffin Point and passes through the Port of Goolwa and the pretty seaside towns of Middleton, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor, which all date back to the mid-1800s Built to a high standard, the shared path visits numerous parks with water fountains, bike repair stations and toilets. The beaches might have something to do with that. As this is a tourist region, convenient parking for cyclists’ vehicles can be an issue. Goolwa Wharf to Port Elliot (15 km): While the railway swung away from the shoreline, the shared path on this section takes a scenic route along the coast to meet the train line again just before Middleton
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