Craigieburn Bypass Trail
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The Craigieburn Bypass Trail (also known as the Galada Tamboore Pathway), is a shared use path for cyclists
and pedestrian
s in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne
, Victoria
, Australia
. In 2008 it was given the local name of the Galada Tamboore Pathway - Wurundjeri for "creek waterhole" or "stream waterhole" - as it goes past the Craigieburn, Cooper street and Galada Tamboore grasslands which are all nationally significant for their plains grassland and riparian habitat for endangered and vulnerable native fauna and flora, including the critically endangered Golden Sun Moth
.
While in Craigieburn
consider a side trip to Mount Ridley or a return trip via the Broadmeadows Valley Trail
.
. If starting from Craigieburn railway station, it would be more convenient to access the trail via Craigieburn Road.
The path has some interesting features including the Northern lights and the Barry Road (Whittlesea Gardens) footbridge - see the Craigieburn Bypass.
The trail finally makes a sharp turn to the east and meets up with the Western Ring Road Trail
near a footbridge over the Western Ring Road. If going east on the Western Ring Road Trail
just continue onwards. If heading west along the Western Ring Road Trail
cross the footbridge to the southern side of the highway.
Whittlesea Gardens Footbridge
A rust red coloured footbridge at the Whittlesea Gardens in Lalor provides views of the Hume Freeway with the Melbourne CBD skyline on the horizon. The footbridge leads into an unsealed track through the Galada Tamboore grasslands and over Merri Creek
. The track becomes sealed on the east side of the bridge to Merri Concourse and follows the Creek south along the west bank as far as Somerset Road, Campbellfield with sweeping views across the creek valley to the Galada Tamboore grasslands and the Hume Freeway on the horizon.
at Somerton Road - Roxburgh Park railway station
. The Craigieburn service was previously by Sprinter Railcars
.
North end at 37.584216°S 144.940926°E
South end at 37.687985°S 144.993985°E.
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
and pedestrian
Pedestrian
A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot, whether walking or running. In some communities, those traveling using roller skates or skateboards are also considered to be pedestrians. In modern times, the term mostly refers to someone walking on a road or footpath, but this was not the case...
s in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. In 2008 it was given the local name of the Galada Tamboore Pathway - Wurundjeri for "creek waterhole" or "stream waterhole" - as it goes past the Craigieburn, Cooper street and Galada Tamboore grasslands which are all nationally significant for their plains grassland and riparian habitat for endangered and vulnerable native fauna and flora, including the critically endangered Golden Sun Moth
Synemon plana
Synemon plana, commonly known as the golden sun moth is a diurnal moth native to Australia.-Description:It is a medium-sized moth with clubbed antennae. The clubbed antennae are a notable feature of Synemon plana; most other moths have brushy antennae. The golden sun moth appears on the list of...
.
While in Craigieburn
Craigieburn, Victoria
Craigieburn is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 km north from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hume. At the 2006 Census, Craigieburn had a population of 20,784....
consider a side trip to Mount Ridley or a return trip via the Broadmeadows Valley Trail
Broadmeadows Valley Trail
The Broadmeadows Valley Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.While in Craigieburn consider a side trip to Mount Ridley or a return trip via the Craigieburn Bypass Trail....
.
Following the path
The north end of the trail starts at the intersection of Grand Blvd and the Hume HighwayHume Highway
The Hume Highway/Hume Freeway is one of Australia's major inter-city highways, running for 880 km between Sydney and Melbourne. It is part of the Auslink National Network and is a vital link for road freight to transport goods to and from the two cities as well as serving Albury-Wodonga and...
. If starting from Craigieburn railway station, it would be more convenient to access the trail via Craigieburn Road.
The path has some interesting features including the Northern lights and the Barry Road (Whittlesea Gardens) footbridge - see the Craigieburn Bypass.
The trail finally makes a sharp turn to the east and meets up with the Western Ring Road Trail
Western Ring Road Trail
The Western Ring Road Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians that bridges the northern suburbs and follows the Western Ring Road...
near a footbridge over the Western Ring Road. If going east on the Western Ring Road Trail
Western Ring Road Trail
The Western Ring Road Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians that bridges the northern suburbs and follows the Western Ring Road...
just continue onwards. If heading west along the Western Ring Road Trail
Western Ring Road Trail
The Western Ring Road Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians that bridges the northern suburbs and follows the Western Ring Road...
cross the footbridge to the southern side of the highway.
Whittlesea Gardens Footbridge
A rust red coloured footbridge at the Whittlesea Gardens in Lalor provides views of the Hume Freeway with the Melbourne CBD skyline on the horizon. The footbridge leads into an unsealed track through the Galada Tamboore grasslands and over Merri Creek
Merri Creek
The Merri Creek is a waterway in southern parts of Victoria, Australia which flows through the northern suburbs of Melbourne. It begins in Wallan north of Melbourne and flows south for 70km until it joins the Yarra River at Dights Falls...
. The track becomes sealed on the east side of the bridge to Merri Concourse and follows the Creek south along the west bank as far as Somerset Road, Campbellfield with sweeping views across the creek valley to the Galada Tamboore grasslands and the Hume Freeway on the horizon.
Connections
The electrified railway service to Craigieburn station was opened on 30 September 2007 together with a new station at Roxburgh ParkRoxburgh Park, Victoria
Roxburgh Park is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 20 km north from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hume...
at Somerton Road - Roxburgh Park railway station
Roxburgh Park railway station
Roxburgh Park is a suburban railway station located on the Craigieburn railway line on Thomas Brunton Parade in Roxburgh Park, Victoria, Australia...
. The Craigieburn service was previously by Sprinter Railcars
Sprinter (Victorian train)
The Sprinter is a high speed diesel railcar train manufactured by Goninan for use on interurban and semi-regional rail services in Victoria, Australia...
.
North end at 37.584216°S 144.940926°E
South end at 37.687985°S 144.993985°E.