Discover Lockington

Lockington brings together two very different interests: getting active on the Lockington-Kotta Rail Trail and exploring local and technological history at the Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex. The disused railway corridor offers an active side to your stay, while the museum and events provide a cultural contrast. When planning your trip, you can weigh up whether trails and activities or history and event dates should take centre stage.

Explore the Lockington-Kotta Rail Trail

The Lockington-Kotta Rail Trail is an 8-kilometre shared-use trail in a disused railway corridor west of Lockington Road. It connects Lockington and Kotta and is partially open. The trail is intended for walkers, joggers and horse riders; most sections are also suitable for hybrid and gravel bikes. This gives you a choice of different ways to get active on the same route, without requiring all travellers to plan the same activity.

The 8-kilometre length provides a concrete framework for planning your trip. Its partial opening is a separate consideration: check the current conditions and which sections are usable before setting out. If you plan to cycle, the fact that most sections are suitable for hybrid and gravel bikes is also a useful guide. The disused railway corridor and its location west of Lockington Road also give the route a clear geographical reference.

Local history and events

In the wider travel destination of Campaspe Shire, the Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex is a local history museum and resource centre featuring historical exhibits from the district. The collection includes a shearing shed, a blacksmith’s shop, a dairy shed, a historic classroom, a PMG hut and a Masonic lodge. Other displays include a restored tram, a pop-top caravan, locally built tractors and a steam car. The collection ranges from agriculture and crafts to education, transport and technology, offering several starting points for conversations about the district’s history.

The Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex holds the annual Vintage & Tractor Rally over the ANZAC weekend. If you want to plan your trip around this event, check the dates and programme in advance. Events in Lockington also include several campdraft events, described as recurring local events. Their dates may change. These event options offer a different kind of stay from one where the route through the disused railway corridor mainly shapes the day’s plans.

More places to enjoy during your stay

Lockington has a modular pump track with rollers, banked turns and other features. It is designed for riders and scooter users, and intended for recreation as well as engaging young people and families. This offers something different from the Rail Trail: the pump track brings its features together in one facility, while the Rail Trail is a longer route between Lockington and Kotta. If you plan to visit the pump track, it is advisable to check its condition locally before your visit.

Lockington Pool is located at 5 Burns Street, Lockington. The specific address can help you find your way around town if a swimming pool is relevant to your trip planning.

When searching for a holiday rental in Lockington, you can start by considering what you want your stay to focus on. If you’re planning active days, you could include the Rail Trail in your plans; if local history and events are of particular interest, you could look into the museum collection and event dates. If visiting an event, plan your trip around confirmed dates and choose accommodation to suit the experiences that interest you locally.

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