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.
From Anderson to Kilcunda the trail drops 40 metres (130 ft) in height as it winds down through farming country.
The rail trail at Kilcunda is built on the coastal sand dunes and incorporates a landmark trestle bridge over Bourne Creek.
Path users have panoramic scenic views of the Bass Strait coast and the Wonthaggi Wind Farm that was erected during 2005.
The entire trail near is packed gravel and features the heritage listed Wonthaggi station, and the historic Central Mine Reserve.