Wodonga Pathways - 2020 edition

WOD O NG A PAT H WAYS A GUIDE TO WODONGA CYCLE PATHS

CO N TE NTS INTRODUCTION

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GATEWAY ISLAND/BELVOIR PARK

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TRAIN STATION LINK/HOUSE CREEK

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WEST WODONGA/LOGIC LINK

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BIRALLEE PARK

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FELLTIMBER

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YARRALUMLA/CASTLE CREEK

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BANDIANA LINK

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HIGH COUNTRY RAIL TRAIL

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BARANDUDA

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WHITE BOX

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FITNESS EQUIPMENT/JUNCTION SQUARE

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Sheathers Rd Go Karts

WEST WODONGA 12.5km

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La Trobe University

Wodonga TAFE

HOUSE CREEK 6.25km

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Off road unsealed shared path (dashed line)

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Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre

Birallee Park

BMX track

FELLTIMBER 12km loop

House Creek

Felltim

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Julia Ronan Park

Willow Park

On road bike lane

Pearce

Ska Par

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Murray Va Private Ho

Legend

Barton St

Toilet

Accessible toilet

Information

Hospital

Basketball

Gym Cycle track

Federation Hill Pathways legend

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Named route

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Off road sealed shared path (solid line)

Playground

Motocross

Off road unsealed shared path (dashed line)

Dog off leash

Bike training path

On road route

Pump Track

On road bike lane

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Birallee Shopping Centre

Silv a

On road route

Picnic table

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Wodonga Tennis Centre

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Off road sealed shared path (solid line)

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Gayview Park

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Kelly Park

Marimba Park

BIRALLEE PARK 4.75km

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Melrose

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Henry Nowik Park

Drag

McFarlanes Hill

Wodonga Train Station

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LOGIC LINK 13.8km one way

Univers ity Dr

McKoy

TRAIN STATION LINK 4km

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YARRALUMLA & CASTLE CREEK 9km ek

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SOUTH ALBURY

Gateway Village

Wodonga Creek

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Union Bridge

SOUTH ALBUR TRAIL 1.5 km

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GATEWAY ISLAND

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Diamond Park

Motocross

Murray River

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Sumsion Gardens

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Belvoir Park

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HIGH COUNTRY RAIL TRAIL 9.1km to Whytes Rd

Huon Hill

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St

Wodonga Hospital Martin Park

Beechw or

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WHITE BOX 3.5km link Pearce

Wodonga Racecourse, Recreation/Showground Reserve

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BANDIANA LINK 12km one way

Wodonga Aquatic Venue & Exercise Space (WAVES) e

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Wodonga Homemaker Centre

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White Box Rise Shopping Centre

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Jack Dunstan Park

Kosovar Park

BANDIANA

BARANDUDA 20km loop

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McLean Park

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Wodonga Creek

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Les Stone Wetland

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I N TRODU CT ION TO WO D ONG A PATH WAYS Whether taking a leisurely stroll, going for a jog or getting on your bike, Wodonga’s pathways offer something for everyone.

They are an important part of the community, taking workers to work, shoppers to shops and children to school. They enhance people’s quality of life, can improve health, provide close-tohome recreation, as well as giving us an environmentally friendly transport option. This guide will give you information on how to access more than 80km of bike and walking pathways in and around Wodonga.

CYCLE AND PUMP TRACKS Observe bike track warnings and conditions of use at each site.

Riding tracks have a track grading system:

Suitable for beginner cyclists.

Suitable for beginner to intermediate cyclists.

Suitable for experienced and skilled cyclists.

CONTACTING COUNCIL If you come across an area of pathway that is dangerous or in need of repair, please visit wodonga.vic.gov.au/online-services and use the CityWatch online tool to submit a report.

Alternatively, phone (02) 6022 9300.

Keep up-to-date with what’s going on in Wodonga.

Download the app from the Apple store or Google Play or head to wotson.wodonga.vic.gov.au

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SAFETY TIPS • Keep hydrated and be sun smart • Understand how long and how difficult your journey is • On a long ride/walk, take identification, money and your phone in case of an emergency • Cyclists should remain aware of swooping birds during spring, especially magpies and plovers. If you cannot avoid the area, be sure to wear a helmet, and dismount and walk through the area. You can report a swooping bird by contacting the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) on 136 186

SHARED PATHWAYS • Beware of unleashed dogs • Bike riders and skaters should give way to pedestrians • Shared paths have a speed limit of 10kmh • If you stop, move off the pathway to let others safely pass you • When overtaking pedestrians, bike riders should slow down, ring their bell in advance and leave enough space between them and the person they are passing

RIDERS • By law, you must wear a helmet • Keep to the left when riding unless overtaking • When riding at night, your bike must have a front white light, a rear red light that can be seen 200m away, and a rear red reflector • When riding on the road, use the bike lanes where possible • Use hand signals when turning • Obey all road rules • Ride one metre out from the kerb of parked cars

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GATE WAY ISL AND/ B E LVOI R PAR K This circuit offers a picturesque and relaxing experience, allowing you to meander along the banks of the Murray River. You can stop to watch the amazing bird life and visit Gateway Village’s art galleries or eatery. Relax beside Belvoir Park’s wetland, entertain at the barbecues or make use of the dog park, playground or fitness equipment.

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Distance 10.25km

Terrain

Off road sealed shared path, On road bike lane, On road

Connecting pathways House Creek Train Station link CBD via Belvoir Park High Country Rail Trail via Belvoir Park • Bandiana Link via CBD • • • •

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Union Bridge

SOUTH ALBURY

Gateway Village

Wodonga Creek

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GATEWAY ISLAND

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GATEWAY ISLAND AND BELVOIR PARK 10.25km

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Diamond Park

Motocross

Murray River

Sumsion Gardens

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Wodonga Hospital Martin Park

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HIGH COUNTRY RAIL TRAIL 9.1km to Whytes Rd

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Wilson

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Junction Square

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Belvoir Park

WHITE BOX

Wodonga Racecourse, Recreation/Showground Reserve

BANDIANA LINK 9 12km one way Wodonga

T RA I N STAT ION L I NK The Train Station Link allows direct access to Wodonga’s CBD from the train station. It runs parallel to the Hume Freeway, through farm land to the Gateway Island/Belvoir Park Circuit.

Secure locked storage is available at the Wodonga Train Station.

Distance 4km

Terrain

Off road sealed shared path

Connecting pathways § Gateway Island/Belvoir Park § House Creek § West Wodonga Wodonga Creek

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TRAIN STATION LINK 4km

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GATEWAY ISLAND AND BELVOIR PARK 10.25km Wodonga Train Station

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HOUSE CREEK 6.25km

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Kelly Park

Wodonga Tennis Centre

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CITY CENTRE

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Marimba Park

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Sheathers HO US E RdCR EEK Go Karts Sheather

The House Creek pathway is a special feature of the Wodonga GATEWAY ISLAND network. You can easily access the CBD along Elgin Boulevard or BELVOIR PAR AND 10.25km at any time you can divert your journey to other parts of the city TRAIN STATION Wodonga LINK including Willow Park4km and Belvoir Park. ItTrain passes the James Scott Station Memorial Skate Park, public toilets, fitness equipment, barbecue and playground at the southern end.

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Wodonga TAFE

HOUSE CREEK 6.25km

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Distance 6.25km

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Connecting pathways ce St

WEST WODONGA

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Junction Square

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Kelly Park

ยง Yarralumla/Castle Creek BIRALLEE PARK Park ยง White Box 4.75km Marimba Av

Wodonga Tennis Centre

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Birallee Park

Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre

BMX track Dr

Pearce

Willow Park

Skate Park

Wilson

St

Wodonga Hospital Martin Park

St

WHITE BOX 3.5km link Pearce

Murray Valley Private Hospital Barton St

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House Creek

Julia Ronan Park

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Birallee Shopping Centre

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Les Stone Wetland

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ยง Gateway Island and Gayview ParkPark Belvoir m ยง CBD via Belvoir Park

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WEST WODONGA This pathway provides access to the La Trobe University and Wodonga TAFE precinct, as well as adjoining a wetland alongside Moorefield Park Drive and the Wodonga Golf Course and clubhouse on Parkers Rd. You also pass around multiple parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities.

Distance 12.5km

Terrain

Off road sealed shared path, On road bike land, On road

Connecting pathways § § § §

House Creek Logic Link Birallee Park Yarralumla/Castle Creek

BIRA L L E E PAR K The Birallee Park pathway provides the opportunity to connect from both the Felltimber and West Wodonga route through to a variety of Wodonga facilities such as the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre, Birallee Shopping Centre, Biralee Park Pump Track and Wodonga BMX track. This link takes users through off-road reserves and park areas, and is suitable for all ages.

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Distance 4.75km

Terrain

Off road sealed shared path, On road

Connecting pathways § W est Wodonga § Felltimber

Sheathe

WEST WODONGA 12.5km

TRAIN STATION LINK 4km

Wodonga Train Station

McKo

y St

Hum

La Trobe University

Univers ity Dr

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LOGIC LINK 13.8km one way

Wodonga TAFE

HOUSE CREEK 6.25km

refield Park D r Moo

M

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Lawrenc

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WEST WODONGA

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St

Rd

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Av

Wodonga Tennis Centre

Lawren

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Les Stone Park

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Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre

Birallee Park

BMX track

Les Stone Wetland Brockle

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Birallee Shopping Centre

Silv a

Wilson

House Creek

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FELLTIMBER 12km loop

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Gayview Park

Ma

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Kelly Park

Marimba Park

BIRALLEE PARK 4.75km

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Melrose

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Henry Nowik Park

Drag

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Felltim

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Julia Ronan Park

Willow Park

Pearce

The Logic Link provides onBarton St roadFederation riding along McKoy St and Hill Plunketts Rd out to the Murray Valley Highway overpass at Logic. This link suits group road riding.

Skate Park

Murray Valley Private Hospital

Distance

13.8km (one way)

Terrain Ya On road

Martin

St

LOGIC L INK

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Dr

Huon

Connecting pathways Creek David

ยง West YARRALUMLA & Wodonga CASTLE CREEK

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Winterbottom Park

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F E L LT I MBER

McKoy

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WEST WODONGA 12.5km

TRAIN STATION LINK 4km

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Univers ity Dr

The Felltimber Loop is adjacent toLOGIC oneLINK 13.8km of Wodonga’s major thoroughfares in one way Wodonga La Trobe TAFE University Felltimber Creek Rd. Users can access Distance refield Park D r Moo challenging walking trails including 12km McFarlanes Hill and Federation Hill. This Nowik loop also allows access to Hunchback Drage Rd Terrain Henry Park Off road sealed shared Hill mountain bike track as well as Lawren WEST WODONGA path, On Off road Federation Hill off-road tracks. ce Stroad, Marimba unsealed path BIRALLEEshared PARK Park 4.75km

MTB tracks 0.6km

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Wodong Tennis C

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Parker s Rd

McFarlanes Hill

HOU 6.25

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FELLTIMBER 12km loop

Shopping Cent

Silv a Dr

Felltim

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Julia Ronan Park

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Pearce

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Barton St

Federation Hill Ya

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MO U N TAIN BIK E ( MTB ) TRACKS MTB tracks are a fun way to get fit, but need to be respected.

MTB tracks typically have loose surfaces, obstacles, jumps and steep inclines. When riding a MTB track consider protective

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Dr

YARRALUMLA & CASTLE CREEK 9km

equipment, carrying a phone and letting someone know your plans in case of emergency.

A variety of MTB tracks are available at Klings Hill.

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10.25km Wodonga Train Station

Diamond Park

Motocross Hum

Murray River

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USE CREEK 5km

Sumsion Gardens Belvoir Park

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Skate Park

Wilson

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Wodonga Hospital Martin Park

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HIGH COUNTRY RAIL TRAIL 9.1km to Whytes Rd

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Willow Park

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House Creek

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Les Stone Wetland

Wodonga Creek

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CITY CENTRE

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WHITE BOX 3.5km link Pearce

Wodonga Racecourse, Recreation/Showground Reserve

Wodonga Aquatic Venue & Exercise Space (WAVES)

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Murray Valley Private Hospital ct

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BANDIANA LINK 12km one way

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Wodonga Homemaker Centre

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White Box Rise Shopping Centre

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Jack Dunstan Park

Kosovar Park

BANDIANA

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BARANDUDA 20km loop

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Huon Creek David Winterbottom Park

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McLean Park

LENEVA Bears Hill

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This pathway links with Willow Junction Distance Square Park,WODONGA giving access to the WEST 9km t Elgin B lvd skate park, playground and Kelly Park Terrain Marimba CITY wetlands.

E PARK ParkIt is ideal for an Wodonga Off road sealed shared path CENTRE exercise regime as it meanders Tennis Centre Connecting pathways Law along and over Castle, Huon rence S Gayview t Les Stone Park and House creeks.There is also ParkCreek ยง House m a barbecue and public toilets ยง West Wodonga at Willow Park.Wodonga Sports and ยง Felltimber Les Stone Birallee Leisure Centre

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Willow Park

Pearce

Skate Park

Wilson

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Wodonga Hospital Martin Park

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WHITE BOX 3.5km link Pearce

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Murray Valley Private Hospital

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Barton St

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House Creek

Julia Ronan Park

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Birallee Shopping Centre

Silv a

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BMX track

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BAN D I ANA L INK This pathway provides riders with direct access from Wodonga to Bandiana and Killara. This route passes along Thomas Mitchell Dr, Anzac Parade, and the Murray Valley Highway. From here cyclists can either continue to Bandiana, Albury via road, or Baranduda and Tallangatta via path.

Distance

12km (one way)

Terrain

On road bike lane, Off road sealed shared path, On road

Connecting pathways ยง High Country Rail Trail ยง Baranduda

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SOUTH ALBURY

Gateway Village

Atkins St

Macaule y

Nurigon

Union Bridge

Eas Hill

SOUTH ALBURY TRAIL 1.5 km

Ca use

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GATEWAY ISLAND

Ha

Lin

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ISLAND OIR PARK

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Diamond Park

Motocross

Murray River

Sumsion Gardens

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Hig

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Wodonga Creek na

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HIGH COUNTRY RAIL TRAIL 9.1km to Whytes Rd

Huon Hill

Dr

worth Rd

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TE BOX m link

Pearce

Wodonga Racecourse, Recreation/Showground Reserve

Wodonga Aquatic Venue & Exercise Space (WAVES)

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BANDIANA LINK 12km one way

Pd

Cr

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Wodonga Homemaker Centre

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White Box Rise Shopping Centre

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Jack Dunstan Park

Kosovar Park

BANDIANA McLean Park

BARANDUDA 20km loop

LENEVA Bears Hill

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Midd Cree

H I G H CO U NT RY R AIL TRA IL The High Country Rail Trail hugs the shoreline of Lake Hume from Wodonga to Old Tallangatta and then continues to Corryong. The old railway line was built in 1887 and was used to transport material for the Snowy Mountain Scheme. The last train headed out along this track in 1978.

The scenic ride takes in magnificent lake and mountain views, with rail and immigration history along the way. There are magnificent mountain views, historical sites and the cool waters of Lake Hume to enjoy along the 35km trail from Wodonga to Old Tallangatta.

From Old Tallangatta the Corryong trail is 74km and takes in pine plantations, State Forest, historic timber trestle bridges and mountain views.

For more information and to view the whole trail visit ridehighcountry.com.au/rail-trails/high-country-rail-trail

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D ISTANCES A N D T ER R A I N Wodonga to Bandiana

4.7km

Easy

Off road, full seal

Bandiana to Bonegilla

7kms

Easy

Off road, full seal

Bonegilla to Ebden Reserve

2.2kms

Easy

Off road, full seal

Ebden Reserve to Ludlows Reserve

2.3kms

Easy

Gravel trail, high quality

Ludlows Reserve to Huon Reserve

6.6kms

Easy

Gravel trail, high quality

Huon Reserve to Sandy Creek Bridge

2.3kms

Easy

Gravel trail, high quality

Sandy Creek Bridge to Tallangatta

9.5kms

Easy

Half seal trail, high quality

Tallangatta to Old Tallangatta

9.5kms

Undulating

Half seal trail, high quality

Darbyshire to Shelley

20kms

All up hill

Gravel, poor quality

Colac Colac to Corryong

7.5kms

Easy

Half seal, high quality

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BAR A N D U DA LOOP This pathway provides riders with direct access from Wodonga to Baranduda. This route provides access to the schools located in Baranduda, the community centre and recreation reserve including a skate park.

Distance 13.6km

Terrain

Shared pathway and on road

Connecting pathways ยง High Country Rail Trail ยง Bandiana Link ยง White Box

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WH I TE BOX This pathway connects east and west links along Pearce St and Victoria Cross Parade. It passes White Box Rise shopping centre and WAVES. At the east end of Victoria Cross Parade is Wodonga Homemakers Centre. Exploring further into White Box Rise estate will reveal a variety of playgrounds, barbecue and fitness equipment.

Distance 4.1km

Terrain

On road, on road bike lane

Connecting pathways ยง ยง ยง ยง ยง

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High Country Rail Trail Bandiana Link Baranduda House Creek Yarralumla/Castle Creek

Motocross Hum

Murray River

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USE CREEK 5km

Sumsion Gardens Belvoir Park

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St

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Th

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Brockle

Skate Park

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Wodonga Hospital Martin Park

Beechw

Wilson

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HIGH COUNTRY RAIL TRAIL 9.1km to Whytes Rd

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Lawren

Les Stone Wetland

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Les Stone Park

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CITY CENTRE

Wodonga Creek

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Junction Square

WHITE BOX 3.5km link

Wodonga Racecourse, Recreation/Showground Reserve

Pearce

Murray Valley Private Hospital

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White Box Rise Shopping Centre

Jack Dunstan Park

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BARANDUDA 20km loop

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F IT N E S S EQU IPM E NT Wodonga has a variety of free fitness equipment located around the city. Fitness equipment includes chin-up bars, leg press, stationary cycle and inclined sit-ups.

Equipment

Varies at each site

Equipment locations § § § §

Belvoir Park Felltimber Community Centre Willow Park White Box Rise

PUMP TRAC KS Wodonga has a variety of pump tracks located around the city constructed of both concrete and asphalt.

Locations § Birallee Park (ashpalt) § Henry Nowik Park (concrete) § Ernie May Park (concrete)

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J UN CTI ON SQUARE Wodonga’s city heart is a great meeting point with a water fountain, water refill stations, bike stands, seating, shade, grassed area and a table tennis table.

Delicious food and drink locations are abundant within a few minutes walk!

Terrain On road

Connecting pathways § House Creek § Belvoir Park 27

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