Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) Supporters’ Group – Postcard-based Promotion: August 2026

​Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) Supporters’ Group – Postcard-based Promotion:  August 2026

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In preparation for future community events, we have produced a DL sized Postcard which showcases the three distinct zones within the proposed Composite 120km Shiraz to Shore and Richmond Vale Rail Trail (S2S/RVRT) Shared Pathway in the Hunter Valley Region of NSW, Australia; see illustration in Pic01.

Pic01: Image illustrating the elements within our Postcard-based Promotion (August 2026) – Stylised Map on Front (see Pic02) and QR Code and Text on Back (see Pic03) presenting a trail overview and the key themes and locations within each zone. See Pic04 for Additional Links.

Ongoing goals: to increase awareness about the Composite S2S/RVRT Shared Pathway proposal and its benefits; and to help progressively move this proposal forward.
 
A simplified Stylised Map is shown on the Front of the Postcard (see Pic02), while the Back presents an overview of the trail and the key themes and locations within each zone (see Pic03). Additionally, News Items on our website can be accessed via the QR code on the Postcard.
 
The Links referred to on the Postcard are listed in the Notes to Pic03 or at the bottom of this Post.
You can also download a Postcard ‘Handout’ containing all of this information and related links.
 
As illustrated in Pic04, there is an associated YouTube video (3 Min. 41 Sec.); and you can read more about the current status of the S2S/RVRT proposal in our July 2026 Newsletter.
 
Ongoing support is required from local communities, businesses and all tiers of government.
 
Shorter, localised trail segments (e.g., connecting schools, parks and town centres) are likely to be suitable candidates for existing funding programs; however, non-urban trail segments will require targeted funding – which includes the majority of the outstanding ‘Rail Trail & Wetlands Zone’.
 
Please express your support for the Composite S2S/RVRT in communications with your local Council and Councillors, and with your State and Federal representatives, especially over the next 6 months during the lead up to the NSW Election (March 2027).
 
You can also show your support by joining (no fees) or following the RVRT Supporters’ Group.

Pic02: Stylised Map on Front of our DL sized Postcard (August 2026 Promotion).

Pic03: QR Code and Text on Back of our DL sized Postcard (August 2026 Promotion) – provides a trail overview and describes key themes and locations within each zone. Links referred to in the Postcard: E-mail: [email protected]; Webpage: https://www.richmondvalerailtrail.org.au/; Webpage – News Section: https://www.richmondvalerailtrail.org.au/news; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/. Hunter Joint Organisation of Councils - Shiraz to Shore (S2S) Webpage: https://hunterjo.nsw.gov.au/projects/shiraz-to-shore-cycle-tourism/.

• Email: [email protected]
• Webpage: https://www.richmondvalerailtrail.org.au/  
• News Section: https://www.richmondvalerailtrail.org.au/news  
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/  
• Hunter Joint Organisation – Shiraz to Shore (S2S): https://hunterjo.nsw.gov.au/projects/shiraz-to-shore-cycle-tourism/​

Pic04: Cover image from YouTube video (3 Min. 41 Sec.) associated with our Postcard-based Promotion (August 2026). Link: https://youtu.be/y4KMahuBcw0. July 2026 Newsletter (10-page PDF, 3.3Mb) – Download Link: https://www.richmondvalerailtrail.org.au/uploads/1/2/0/4/120411157/rvrt_supporters_group_newsletter_july_2026.pdf

• YouTube video (3 Min. 41 Sec.) associated with our Postcard-based Promotion (August 2026).Link:  https://youtu.be/y4KMahuBcw0. 
  
• July 2026 Newsletter (10-page PDF, 3.3Mb) – Download Link: https://www.richmondvalerailtrail.org.au/uploads/1/2/0/4/120411157/rvrt_supporters_group_newsletter_july_2026.pdf

RVRT Supporters’ Group Contacts:
E-mail:  [email protected]; Webpage:  https://www.richmondvalerailtrail.org.au/;
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/.

Terry Lewin (President, 0404 439 616);
​Leigh Gibbens (Vice-President, 0433 570 920);

Sam Reich (Secretary & Treasurer, 0418 402 644);
​Billy Metcalfe (Founding President, 0417 453 152)