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| Bass Coast Rail Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 16 km |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Hazards | Variable track maintenance |
| Surface | Packed gravel and sand |
| Hills | Minor undulating hills |
| Water | Available in most towns |
| Train(s) | N/A |
| Bus | Available in Wonthaggi |
The Bass Coast Rail Trail is a rail trail located in the Bass Coast Shire of Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.
The trail has been constructed along a section of the former Wonthaggi line. The trail starts at the former Anderson station and finishes shortly after the former Wonthaggi Station. The trail is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) long and travels from Anderson heading towards the coast downhill to Kilcunda, heading along coastal sand dunes into the open farmland surrounding Wonthaggi.
The original railway line opened in 1910, being used for the transport of coal from Kilcunda and Wonthaggi, and local agricultural produce, as well as for public transport. The line was closed in 1978.