G2Q - 'Old' R class Traditional Cache

Welcome to the G2Q (Geelong to Queenscliff) Rail Trail which will take you on an amazing journey along the beautiful Bellarine Rail Trail across the rolling hills of the Bellarine Peninsula.

The G2Q series of caches are placed along the Bellarine Rail Trail which is located between Geelong and Queenscliff following the route of the old railway branch line which was opened officially in 1897 and closed in 1976.

In 1979 the Bellarine Railway reopened part of the line which now extends from Queenscliff to Drysdale with regular tourist train services. Later a rail trail was established linking Geelong to Queenscliff.

The G2Q cache series runs along the rail trail starting at Strong Street, South Geelong and ends near the Queenscliff station. The trail is approximately 34 kilometres in length and at its highest point, near Drysdale, is approximately 80 metres above sea level. The trail’s surface is a mixture of asphalt and gravel and is rated as one of the best rail trails in Australia. It makes its way through urban areas and farmland on its way from to Queenscliff.

The G2Q Rail Trail series can be done in sections or as a day long ride. You can walk, jog, run, ride your bike or horse (please note that horses may only travel on the trail between Geelong and Drysdale) but motorized vehicles are prohibited from accessing the trail. Watch out for the numerous road crossings.

Emergency trail markers displaying the distance to and from Geelong, Drysdale and Queenscliff are located every two kilometres. Once you leave Geelong, Leopold, Drysdale and Queenscliff are the only locations along the trail that will have access to toilet stops, coffee, food and occasional public transport.

For more information about the trail, including maps, historical information, trail details and the work of the Friends of the Bellarine Rail Trail, click on the links below.