The Lockington-Kotta Rail Trail and the annual Vintage & Tractor Rally give Lockington two distinct reasons to stay: a shared route for different user groups and a specific event weekend. There are also other Campdraft events and a local history offering. If you’re looking for a holiday rental in Lockington, you can plan your trip around a tour, an event date or an interest in local history.
The Lockington-Kotta Rail Trail
The 8 km Lockington-Kotta Rail Trail follows a disused railway corridor west of Lockington Road. The shared-use trail runs between Lockington and Kotta, providing a clearly defined route for an outing. Its length, former railway alignment and connection between the two towns give it a different character from an ordinary walking track.
The route is intended for walkers, joggers and horse riders. Most sections are suitable for hybrid and gravel bikes. The trail is partially open; check its current status before firming up your plans. When choosing a route, you can take both your preferred way of getting around and the current status of each section into account.
Events and planning dates
The Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex hosts the annual Vintage & Tractor Rally over the ANZAC weekend. If the rally is a key part of your trip, check the specific dates and program in advance. Several Campdraft events are also recurring local events in Lockington throughout the year. Their dates may change, so check them if you want to include one of these events in your travel plans.
Other places to visit in Lockington
Lockington has a modular pump track with rollers, banked turns and other features. It is designed for cyclists and scooter riders. Its intended uses include recreation and engaging young people and families. If you plan to visit, check the track’s current condition locally.
Lockington Pool is at 5 Burns Street, Lockington. The exact address helps you find your way around town, while the pump track has a different emphasis: one has a named address, while the other is described in terms of its features and intended users.
History in the wider Campaspe Shire destination
In the wider Campaspe Shire destination, the Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex is a local history museum and resource centre. Its historical exhibits from the district include a shearing shed, a blacksmith’s forge, a dairy shed, a historic classroom, a PMG hut and a Masonic lodge. The collection also includes a restored tram, a pop-top caravan, locally built tractors and a steam wagon. It spans buildings and working history through to transport and technology, offering a varied way to explore the district’s history.
Other places in Campaspe Shire offer their own themes. Tongala has more than 30 murals in its central shopping area, and a walking tour of award-winning street art is also offered there. In Echuca’s historic Port of Echuca precinct, the attractions include paddle steamer cruises, a museum, steam-powered exhibits and guided tours. Another separate Rail Trail in the shire is the 19 km route between Rushworth and Murchison. It passes Waranga Basin, bushland and farmland, offering a regional comparison with the 8 km route between Lockington and Kotta.
Discover more destinations: Bellbrae, Chepstowe, The Basin, Cottles Bridge, Chiltern Valley, Gipsy Point, Beverford, Toora.
View the wider travel guide: Victoria.
