Glide 24 km each way along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek on a Bosch‑powered e‑bike. Expect rainforest tunnel passages, riverside cafes, and mostly flat crushed‑gravel track suitable for families and leisurely riders.
Glide 24 km each way along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek on a Bosch‑powered e‑bike. Expect rainforest tunnel passages, riverside cafes, and mostly flat crushed‑gravel track suitable for families and leisurely riders.
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Operated by Better By Bike AU · Murwillumbah, New South Wales
You push off from the old Murwillumbah station platform, the whistle of distant trains exchanged for the soft whirr of a Bosch motor. The converted rail corridor unfurls ahead: crushed gravel, shady eucalypt stands, and a tunnel carved through the Burringbar Range that narrows the world to light and the sound of your tires.
easy.
2–5 hours.
Suitable for riders with basic fitness; e‑assist reduces sustained effort so beginners and families can enjoy the route.
The full out‑and‑back is about 48 km; e‑bikes provide pedal assistance and riders control assist level—expect 2–5 hours depending on stops and fitness.
Yes—Better By Bike supplies tag‑along bikes, chariots and infant seats so families with young children can ride section by section or the full route at an easy pace.
Yes—the operator offers a shuttle pickup back to Murwillumbah for a small additional fee; book this option in advance if you plan a one‑way trip.
Mostly compacted gravel and firm, suitable for e‑bikes; the Burringbar Range tunnel is short but dark—lights are provided and caution is advised if wet.
The rail corridor once linked agricultural communities to coastal ports; the rail line closed decades ago and was converted into a recreational rail trail that preserves regional access and heritage features.
Riding promotes low‑impact recreation—stay on the trail, avoid riding on muddy sections, and support local cafés and shops to sustain the corridor and nearby communities.
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