Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project

Developed in 2016, the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project, which includes the development and installation of public art, landscaping, improved amenity options and new commercial opportunities along the trail, looks to effectively establish the region’s rail trail network as an authentic, iconic tourism product, central to delivering strong outcomes for the local visitor economy including increased visitation and yield.

In 2022, the Victorian State Government announced $8.5 million in funding to support the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements project.

New visitation from the initiative is expected to generate 17,500+ additional visitors and $12.3M in output per annum. The project is also expected to support the creation of 65 ongoing jobs.

To support the delivery of the project, Tourism North East is acting as the lead agency, working closely with the Rural City of Wangaratta, Indigo and Alpine Shires to bring this exciting project to life. 

Two sites within Indigo have been identified for an enhancement: The Beechworth Railway Precinct and the Rutherglen Silos.

After an extensive selection process, artists have now been chosen for each enhancement location and works at each site are expected to commence in early 2025.

For more information including a detailed timeline of the project so far, artist profiles and frequently asked questions, please follow the link below to the Tourism North East website: 

Tourism North East - Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project