ordeal on the Railway Trail in Devonshire.

The visitors were walking along the scenic path close to Barker's Hill, when they were approached by a man on a motorcycle.

He was carrying a knife and demanded they hand over money and their possessions.

The woman attempted to walk away but returned when the robber threatened her husband's life.

She handed over some cash and a bag containing more cash, a camera and credit cards.

The couple were not harmed but were said to be "shaken'' by the experience.

Police sent a team of detectives to the area and last night a 29-year-old Devonshire man, picked up in the Loyal Hill area, was in custody.