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434 <div id="fl-main-content" class="fl-page-content" itemprop="mainContentOfPage" role="main"> 435 436 437<div class="fl-content-full container"> 438 <div class="row"> 439 <div class="fl-content col-md-12"> 440 <article class="fl-post post-310015 page type-page status-publish hentry" id="fl-post-310015" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork"> 441 442 <div class="fl-post-content clearfix" itemprop="text"> 443 <div class="fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-310015 fl-builder-content-primary fl-builder-global-templates-locked" data-post-id="310015"><div class="fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-dx08k6ub9gih fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center" data-node="dx08k6ub9gih"> 444 <div class="fl-row-content-wrap"> 445 <div class="fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content"> 446 447<div class="fl-col-group fl-node-ob42k8mgjd7v" data-node="ob42k8mgjd7v"> 448 <div class="fl-col fl-node-x1v4u02tcs6m fl-col-bg-color" data-node="x1v4u02tcs6m"> 449 <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><h1 class="fl-module fl-module-heading fl-heading fl-heading-text fl-node-puaghewy1in6" data-node="puaghewy1in6"> 450 Frequently Asked Questions </h1> 451<div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-rich-text fl-node-z832rme1pfs9" data-node="z832rme1pfs9"> 452 <p>The following FAQs apply to the Bushfires in January 2026 that have severely impacted the Great Victorian Rail Trail.</p> 453</div> 454<div class="fl-module fl-module-icon fl-node-f7ptb8ivnkjh toggleAll" data-node="f7ptb8ivnkjh"> 455 <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> 456 <div class="fl-icon-wrap"> 457 <span class="fl-icon"> 458 <i class="fas fa-expand-alt" aria-hidden="true"></i> 459 </span> 460 </div> 461 </div> 462</div> 463<div class="fl-module fl-module-accordion fl-node-4lf5gasiwrv8" data-node="4lf5gasiwrv8"> 464 <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> 465 466<div class="fl-accordion fl-accordion-small fl-accordion-collapse"> 467 <div class="fl-accordion-item "> 468 <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-0"> 469 470 471 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-label-0" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-0"> Is the Great Victorian Rail Trail open?â¨</a> 472 473 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-icon-0" class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right" tabindex="0"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fas fa-plus" title="Expand"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> 474 475 </div> 476 <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-0" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-0" aria-hidden="true"> 477 <p>Due to damage from the January 2026 bushfires, sections of the Great Victorian Rail Trail are closed. This closure affects trail use within the Cheviot, Molesworth, Koriella, Yarck and Kanumbra areas, including the spurline between Cathkin and Alexandra.</p> 478<p>As of 25 February 2026, the Great Victorian Rail Trail is open from Tallarook to the Cheviot Tunnel just outside of Yea, and from Merton to Mansfield. A small section from the Alexandra trailhead through to Maintongoon Road is also open.</p> 479<p>Please continue to visit and enjoy these sections of the Great Victorian Rail Trail â your support to our businesses and communities is welcomed and appreciated.</p> 480 </div> 481 </div> 482 <div class="fl-accordion-item "> 483 <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-1" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-1"> 484 485 486 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-label-1" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-1">Which sections of the rail trail are closed?â¨</a> 487 488 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-icon-1" class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right" tabindex="0"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fas fa-plus" title="Expand"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> 489 490 </div> 491 <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-1" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-1" aria-hidden="true"> 492 <p style="font-weight: 400;">Due to damage from the January 2026 fires, sections of the Great Victorian Rail Trail are closed.</p> 493<p>The trail closure means that all access points within these sections are not to be used.<span class="Apple-converted-s
493pace"> </span></p> 494<p>This closure affects trail use within the Cheviot, Molesworth, Koriella, Yarck and Kanumbra areas, including the spurline between Cathkin and Alexandra.</p> 495 </div> 496 </div> 497 <div class="fl-accordion-item "> 498 <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-2" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-2"> 499 500 501 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-label-2" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-2">Are there any detours or alternative routes available?â¨</a> 502 503 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-icon-2" class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right" tabindex="0"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fas fa-plus" title="Expand"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> 504 505 </div> 506 <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-2" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-2" aria-hidden="true"> 507 <p>There are no detours are in place.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> The trail closure means that all access points within these sections are not to be used. </span>Where the rail trail is closed, you will need to turn around and exit via your entry point on the trail.</p> 508<p><span class="Apple-converted-space">Crews are working to undertake impact assessments and plan for repairs and rebuilding of damaged and destroyed bridges and culverts, and removal of hazardous trees.</span></p> 509 </div> 510 </div> 511 <div class="fl-accordion-item "> 512 <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-3" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-3"> 513 514 515 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-label-3" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-3">Which sections of the rail trail are open?â¨</a> 516 517 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-icon-3" class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right" tabindex="0"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fas fa-plus" title="Expand"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> 518 519 </div> 520 <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-3" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-3" aria-hidden="true"> 521 <p>As of 25 February 2026, the Great Victorian Rail Trail is open from Tallarook all the way through to the Cheviot Tunnel just outside of Yea, and from Merton through to Mansfield.</p> 522<p>A small section from the Alexandra trailhead through to Maintongoon Road is also open.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> 523<p>Please continue to visit and enjoy these sections of the Great Victorian Rail Trail â your support to our businesses and communities is welcomed and appreciated.</p> 524 </div> 525 </div> 526 <div class="fl-accordion-item "> 527 <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-4" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-4"> 528 529 530 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-label-4" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-4">Is the Cheviot Tunnel open?</a> 531 532 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-icon-4" class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right" tabindex="0"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fas fa-plus" title="Expand"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> 533 534 </div> 535 <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-4" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-4" aria-hidden="true"> 536 <p>Yes, the Cheviot Tunnel is open and can be accessed from the Yea side of the trail. Please note however that the trail is closed from the Mansfield side of the Cheviot Tunnel through to Merton.</p> 537 </div> 538 </div> 539 <div class="fl-accordion-item "> 540 <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-5" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-5"> 541 542 543 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-label-5" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-5">How can I check if the trail is open or closed before visiting?â¨</a> 544 545 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-icon-5" class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right" tabindex="0"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fas fa-plus" title="Expand"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> 546 547 </div> 548 <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-5" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-5" aria-hidden="true"> 549 <p>Please continue to check for updates posted on the Great Victorian Rail website - <a href="https://www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au/">https://www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au/</a>
549.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> 550<p>Information will also be available at the regionâs visitor information centres, located in Yea, Seymour and Mansfield. For further inquiries, you can contact us on 1800 787 245, or email - <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#660f080009260114030712100f051209140f070814070f0a1214070f0a4805090b480713"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ce5e2eae3ccebfee9edf8fae5eff8e3fee5ede2feede5e0f8feede5e0a2efe3e1a2edf9">[email protected]</span></a>.</p> 551 </div> 552 </div> 553 <div class="fl-accordion-item "> 554 <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-6" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-6"> 555 556 557 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-label-6" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-6">Is there any current fire danger in the area?â¨</a> 558 559 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-icon-6" class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right" tabindex="0"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fas fa-plus" title="Expand"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> 560 561 </div> 562 <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-6" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-6" aria-hidden="true"> 563 <p>It is important that you familiarise yourself with bushfire safety information and current warnings in place. Before travelling to the region, please check <a href="http://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/">www.emergency.vic.gov.au</a> for information about all current emergencies and warnings in place, including fire.</p> 564 </div> 565 </div> 566 <div class="fl-accordion-item "> 567 <div class="fl-accordion-button" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-7" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-7"> 568 569 570 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-label-7" class="fl-accordion-button-label" tabindex="0" aria-controls="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-7">When will the closed sections of the trail reopen?</a> 571 572 <a href="#" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-icon-7" class="fl-accordion-button-icon fl-accordion-button-icon-right" tabindex="0"><i class="fl-accordion-button-icon fas fa-plus" title="Expand"><span class="sr-only">Expand</span></i></a> 573 574 </div> 575 <div class="fl-accordion-content fl-clearfix" id="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-panel-7" aria-labelledby="fl-accordion-4lf5gasiwrv8-tab-7" aria-hidden="true"> 576 <p>Reopening dates are dependent on safety assessments and infrastructure renewal. Initial reports are that there is significant damage to the trail within the closed section.</p> 577<p><span class="Apple-converted-space">As of 25 February, crews are working to undertake impact assessments and plan for repairs and rebuilding of damaged and destroyed bridges and culverts, and removal of hazardous trees. </span></p> 578<p>Once more information becomes available, we will update the website accordingly.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> 579 </div> 580 </div> 581 </div> 582 </div> 583</div> 584<div 585 class="fl-module fl-module-photo fl-photo fl-photo-align-center fl-node-ke1lh2jnypgu" data-node="ke1lh2jnypgu" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"> 586 <div class="fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png"> 587 <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img wp-image-310742 size-full" src="https://www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2026/04/GVRT-MAP-2025-POST-FIRE-13426.png" alt="GVRT MAP 2025-POST FIRE- 13:4:26" itemprop="image" height="2480" width="3507" title="GVRT MAP 2025-POST FIRE- 13:4:26" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2026/04/GVRT-MAP-2025-POST-FIRE-13426.png 3507w, https://www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2026/04/GVRT-MAP-2025-POST-FIRE-13426-512x362.png 512w, https://www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2026/04/GVRT-MAP-2025-POST-FIRE-13426-1024x724.png 1024w, https://www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2026/04/GVRT-MAP-2025-POST-FIRE-13426-1536x1086.png 1536w, https://www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2026/04/GVRT-MAP-2025-POST-FIRE-13426-2048x1448.png 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 3507px) 100v
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