Wonthaggi East Area Rail Trail

Description

Discover Wonthaggi by foot and pass by a tribute to its coal mining history in the heart of town. This Wonthaggi East Area Rail Trail joins on from the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine and will guide you to the iconic Poppet Head in Apex Park. You can choose your own beginning and end on this easy walk that will take you through Fincher Street Reserve, across Bass Highway and continue on a sheltered path bordered by native vegetation.

Location: 1 Bent Street, Wonthaggi

Quick Facts:

• Length/Time - 4.4km return / 1hour walking return
• Rating is Easy
• Track surface - Compacted granitic sand, bitumen road crossing and gravel
• Car park (sealed) at Wonthaggi Centennial Centre, Bent Street, Wonthaggi
• Designated Accessible Parking
• Toilets at Wonthaggi Centennial Centre
• Designated Accessible Toilets
• Wheelchair friendly for Fincher St Reserve only (2km return)
• Pram friendly
• Bicycles permitted
• Dogs permitted on a lead
• Picnic tables