Mount Evelyn in Yarra Ranges Shire, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

The Rail Trail

— The Timeline Community Arts Project —

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 18, 2026

1. The Rail Trail Marker

Inscription. From the 1950s Mt Evelyn developed as a residential area. Increased road transport made the railway uneconomic. After the line closed in 1965 the reserve became a wasteland of blackberries and rubbish. Fired by the vision of a multi-use trail, the Friends of the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail cleared the land and built the track. Here cyclists, hikers and families watch the opening of a section of the Rail Trail in 1997. The long awaited bridge over the highway (trestle bridge site) will complete the Trail.

Painted by Mt Evelyn Primary School
Sponsored br Ray White Real Estate

Erected by Mt Evelyn Township Improvement Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.

Location. 37° 47.173′ S, 145° 22.789′ E. Marker is in Mount Evelyn, Victoria, in Yarra Ranges Shire. It can be reached from Wray Crescent 0.1 kilometers north of York Road (Victoria Route C402). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 York Road, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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it is in Oceania,

Australasia,

the Pacific Ocean,

South Pacific,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: How this Project came about (here, next to this marker); The Army Camp (here, next to this marker); The Aqueduct from Silvan (a few steps from this marker); Scouts 80 Years in Mt Evelyn (a few steps from this marker); Peace after War (a few steps from this marker); The First Train (within shouting distance of this marker); Swaggies in Tough Times (within shouting distance of this marker); The Berry Farm (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Evelyn.

Also see . . . Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail. Yarra Ranges Council

The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is an iconic 40 km recreation trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The trail follows the path of the historical railway line through the stunning Yarra Valley starting behind Lilydale Railway Station and finishing in the Warburton
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 18, 2026

2. The Rail Trail Marker along the Rail Trail
township.

Follow the trail past the old turntable and continue around behind Mount Lilydale Mercy College which links to the Maroondah Highway Overpass. Make your way up into delightful bushland surroundings and through the tunnel, take the time to enjoy the historic first aid post.

Follow the 'Warburton Trail' through vineyards, beautiful mountain scenery, farmlands and forests. Cross the many restored bridges. Meander past remnants of the former station platforms and stop in at the original 1882 railway station, also known as the Upper Yarra Museum.

The Rail Trail's gentle gradients make it ideal for all levels of fitness including families.

Access to the trail is free, however permits may be required for events.

(Submitted on July 16, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.