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Richmond Vale Rail Trail

Composite stylised Shiraz to Shore cycle trail and RVRT Map (December 2024). Richmond Vale Rail Trail logo in bottom left (Tunnel and trail) overlaying an ellipse containing a stylised map of the Shiraz to Shore trail (8 sections) and incorporating the Richmond Vale Rail Trail - Includes changes within ‘Wine Country & Heritage Zone’ to make the primary route from Nulkaba to Abermain via the Cessnock CBD, which may make it easier to attract grant funding by virtue of its closer proximity to schools, parks, businesses and housing estates. The originally proposed (gravel) pathway via Werekata National Park will become a secondary route (labelled here as S2a), which will also provide a local loop ride via Cessnock CBD.
Connecting Hunter Region communities, tourism and conservation areas.

Supporting the Richmond Vale Rail Trail

​The Trail:  The Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) will be a multi-purpose, shared pathway, 40km long (with all connections), typically comprising a 3m wide sealed pavement. The Newcastle LGA section will run from Shortland to Tarro and from Hexham to Lenaghan (Pambalong Nature Reserve), with Fletcher and Minmi connections. The Lake Macquarie and Cessnock LGA section will run from Stockrington to Kurri Kurri (Log of Knowledge Park).
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The Shiraz to Shore Trail will be a multi-purpose shared pathway extending from (‘Shiraz’) Wine Country in the Hunter Valley to the Shores of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie (NSW, Australia). The proposed RVRT comprises approx. the middle third of the Shiraz to Shore Trail.
Button - Composite Shiraz to Shore / RVRT.  Doodle Promo - Cover Image. May 17th 2025.  Shiraz to shore (S2S) cycle trail and Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) Doodle Promo.  Light-hearted Doodle-based YouTube video (3 Min. 20 Sec.) promoting the proposed Composite 120km Shiraz to Shore cycle trail and the Richmond Vale Rail Trail (S2S/RVRT).

“Looking Forward by Looking Back – Some RVRT & Related Timelines” button image. The image is a horizontally oriented, oval‑shaped button with a pale cream background and a thick green outline, designed to function as a clickable or navigational element. Centered at the top of the button is a large heading in black and blue text reading “Looking Forward by Looking Back – Some RVRT & Related Timelines.” The phrase “Looking Forward by Looking Back” is emphasised, with “Some RVRT & Related Timelines” appearing directly beneath it in a slightly smaller blue font. On the left side of the button is a tilted rectangular graphic resembling a document or booklet cover. This graphic shows a collage of overlapping pages, including maps, photographs, historical images, and text layouts related to rail, coal history, and trail planning. The collage visually suggests a retrospective review of past material and milestones. The document title visible within the collage repeats the theme “Looking Forward by Looking Back – Some RVRT & Related Timelines.” A small green RVRT logo appears near the lower right corner of the document image. On the right side of the button, a block of vertically aligned text provides contextual information. The text reads “Sept. 2025:” followed by “Link to News Item about Rail & Coal history, RVRT Planning & Promotion Timelines, & Corridor Protection.” Below this, in green text, is the attribution “from RVRT Supporters’ Group.” Overall, the button visually communicates a link to a September 2025 news item or resource produced by the RVRT Supporters’ Group. The design and imagery indicate that the linked content focuses on historical context, planning milestones, advocacy timelines, and corridor protection, using past developments to inform future directions for the Richmond Vale Rail Trail.
Composite Shiraz to Shore / RVRT – Updated Presentation (March 2026) button image. The image is a horizontally oriented, oval‑shaped button with a light aqua background and a thick orange border, designed to function as a clickable navigation element. Centered near the top of the button is a large heading reading “Composite Shiraz to Shore / RVRT.” The words “Shiraz to Shore” appear in a contrasting magenta and blue colour, while “Composite” and “RVRT” are rendered in darker, complementary tones, visually emphasising the combined nature of the two trail initiatives. On the left side of the button is a tilted rectangular graphic resembling a presentation cover slide. The slide is dark blue and titled “Composite S2S / RVRT Shared Pathway (Hunter Valley, NSW) – Updated Presentation – March 2026.” The graphic includes a stylised map diagram showing the relationship between the Shiraz to Shore and Richmond Vale Rail Trail routes, with coloured pathways and labels indicating connections and regions. Additional visible text on the slide includes a presenter name, the RVRT Supporters’ Group attribution, and a note indicating a 20‑minute presentation with additional bonus material. A small green RVRT logo appears on the slide. On the right side of the button, a vertically aligned text block provides explanatory information. It reads “Updated Presentation March 2026:” followed by “Link to News Item, Presentation Summary, Handout & YouTube Version.” Beneath this, in green text, is the attribution “from RVRT Supporters’ Group.” Overall, the button visually communicates a link to an updated March 2026 presentation and related materials about the composite Shiraz to Shore and Richmond Vale Rail Trail shared pathway. The design indicates that selecting the button will provide access to background information, summaries, downloadable handouts, and a YouTube video version of the presentation, produced by the RVRT Supporters’ Group.
RVRT Supporters’ Group (RVRT Inc.) Contact Information:​
WEBSITE:   https://richmondalerailtrail.org.au/    FACEBOOK:   https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/
President:  Terry Lewin
Email:  [email protected]
Telephone:  0404 439 616 (Terry)
 
Vice-President:  Leigh Gibbens
Email:  [email protected]
Telephone:  0433 570 920 (Leigh)
Secretary & Treasurer:  Sam Reich
Email:  [email protected]
Telephone:  0418 402 644 (Sam)
 
Founding President:  Billy Metcalfe
Email:  [email protected]
Telephone:  0417 453 152 (Billy)
RVRT Logo featuring a stylized green landscape viewed through a tunnel, with a curved path leading into the distance and two large green leaves on the left. The words

​Mission: Connecting Hunter Region communities, tourism and conservation areas.

Richmond Vale Rail Trail is a unique and iconic multi-use recreational trail for walking and cycling travel benefits. The Richmond Vale Rail Trail is a 32 kilometre shared pathway from Kurri Kurri to Shortland utilising the former Richmond Vale railway alignment.
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