Boolboonda Tunnel Heritage Trail

Boolboonda Tunnel Heritage Trail – Mount Perry The Boolboonda Tunnel Heritage Trail offers a unique cycling adventure through a fascinating piece of Queensland railway history near Mount Perry in the Bundaberg Region. The star of the ride is the spectacular Boolboonda Railway Tunnel, a 192-metre-long heritage-listed tunnel hand-cut through solid rock as part of the former railway connecting Bundaberg with the Mount Perry mining district. Built in the 1880s, the tunnel remains the longest unsupported man-made tunnel in Queensland, with no brick or concrete lining supporting its interior. Today, riders can travel through the old railway tunnel and experience a small piece of the route once used by trains carrying passengers, agricultural produce and minerals between Mount Perry and the coast. The tunnel sits along the former railway corridor and can be incorporated into a short cycling adventure exploring the surrounding Boolboonda and Mount Perry countryside. Expect a relaxed, heritage-focused ride rather than a long-distance rail trail, making it a great option for recreational riders, families and anyone who enjoys combining cycling with a little local history. Keep an eye out inside the tunnel too — bent-wing bats use Boolboonda Tunnel as a roost, adding another interesting element to this unusual cycling destination. For riders searching for rail trails around Bundaberg, cycling in Mount Perry or historic bike trails in Queensland, Boolboonda Tunnel is a small but memorable place to add to a regional cycling road trip. RTS Tip: Bring a light for travelling through the tunnel and be respectful of the bats and other wildlife using it. The Boolboonda section is relatively short rather than a continuous long-distance rail trail, so check current mapping and access information before setting out. Combine it with other riding and attractions around Mount Perry and the wider Bundaberg region to make a bigger day of the trip.