About this walk
Great Southern Rail Trail – Pram-Friendly Walk
The Great Southern Rail Trail is ideal for a pram-friendly walk in Victoria. The wide, compacted gravel path makes walking easy for families, while gentle undulations take you through farmland, lowland forest, and past scenic wetlands. In addition, this trail is suitable for jogging prams, toddlers on balance bikes, or anyone wanting a relaxed stroll.
Learn more about the trail on Visit Victoria.
Pram Walk Details – Great Southern Rail Trail
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Location: Leongatha, Victoria
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Distance: Flexible; walk as far as you like
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Surface: Wide, compacted gravel
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Difficulty: Easy with gentle undulations
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Pram suitable: Yes
Highlights Along the Walk
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Peaceful farmland, lowland forest, and wetland scenery
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Wide and compacted gravel path ideal for prams
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Koonwarra café and toilets, approximately 8 km from Leongatha
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Picnic tables and a small playground at Horticultural Park in Leongatha
Why This Walk Works Well With a Pram
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Mostly flat with gentle slopes suitable for all prams
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A wide path allows for walking side-by-side with children
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Shaded areas and playgrounds for rest stops
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Flexible distance options for families of all ages
Local Tips for Families
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Start at Horticultural Park, Leongatha for playground access and picnic tables
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Stop at Koonwarra for a café break or toilets
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The full trail extends approximately 72 km from Leongatha to Port Welshpool — perfect for cycling or longer adventures
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Why We Love the Great Southern Rail Trail
The Great Southern Rail Trail features wide, pram-friendly paths, scenic farmland and forest, and convenient rest stops, making it an ideal family outing in Victoria.
Image courtesy of: By Glen Pringle - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
Facilities:
- Toilets
- Playground
- Dogs ok
- Parking
- Picnic table
- Running