Hamilton-Coleraine Rail Reserve

12/01/2026

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09/12/2025

Just a reminder that currently work is continuing along the Rail Reserve with spraying and grading works ongoing. Also Council will shortly be commencing work on a safe road crossing at Digby Road. This work is taking place much later than we would have preferred due to the wet Autumn. We apologise for the inconvenience. We will advise when these works are complete.

24/11/2025

https://www.victorianrailways.net/photogallery/westsou/coleraine/coleraine_line.html

The 23 mile long Coleraine line branched off the Ararat to Portland line at Coleraine Junction which was just south of Hamilton. It opened on Nov 20 1888. Passenger service was withdrawn on Aug 12 1952 and the entire line was closed Sep 12 1977. Livestock represented a major source of traffic. For t...

24/11/2025

Just a reminder that the council are still working on the rail reserve, both spraying and grading. Please take care. The work has been delayed due to the wet weather but hopefully that will make some good progress this week. The fencing work between Balkin's Road and Pelchens lane is now complete. Thanks to all those involved.

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24/11/2025

Just a little bit of history about the Hamilton-Coleraine Rail Reserve. Always keen to share any stories or photos of the line.

The 23 mile long Coleraine line branched off the Ararat to Portland line at Coleraine Junction which was just south of Hamilton. It opened on Nov 20 1888. Passenger service was withdrawn on Aug 12 1952 and the entire line was closed Sep 12 1977. Livestock represented a major source of traffic. For t...

30/10/2025

Thanks to our very enthusiatic small band of volunteers for helping in planting out the West side of Fairburns rd. Thanks to Landcare Australia for your support. There are lots of wildflowers coming up on this section and a lazy black snake that kept us on our toes.

09/05/2025

Lovely weather to explore our wonderful Rail Reserve. Wonder how many of you have noticed and wondered about the line of large concrete cylinders on the Reserve between Pelchen's and Balkin's rd. See the photos for explanation. Although we have had some losses from our plantings last year, some are doing surprisingly well. We are always looking for additional volunteers to help out with maintaining this fabulous community asset. Just send a message if you are interested. Every bit helps. And i would like to extend a heart felt thanks to all our existing volunteers who are making a very difference. Thank you so much

03/04/2025

Bit of a working bee out at the Wannon today and also checked out the new access points at Chatterton's Rd, Pelchen's Rd and Fairburn's rd. Looking so good.

30/03/2025

12/02/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out on a very hot morning for our working bee at Dunn's Rd this morning. Mowing, slashing and rubbish removal were the order of the day. The pile of branches etc will be removed next week when it cools down. It really was very hot out there but looking good. So much Kangaroo and Wallaby grass and a few local wildflowers now the stock is off this section. Lovely to see the new parking area in place. Thanks SGSC for the great work. Thanks so much for all the support. We are making great progress to have a continuous trail from Dunn's rd to Coleraine and I have to say its a beauty!