The Finch Hatton Mountain Bike Trails will be officially opened with a fun day for the whole community.
While the trails have been available to the public for about seven weeks, the official opening, on Sunday, April 21, will also mark the opening of the full trailhead site for visitors.
Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson said the trails had been in the planning for many years and it was fantastic to now have stage one officially opened.
“The opening will include a fun community day, with market stalls and food vendors as well as a free barbecue, inflatable slide and rock-climbing wall for the kids,” Mayor Williamson said.
“We invite everyone to head out to the trailhead, bring your bikes, have a go on the pump track and check out the fantastic trails that are open for everyone to use,” he said.
Mayor Williamson said the trails had been built to international standards by global leaders in mountain bike trail design and construction – World Trail.
“World Trail has done a magnificent job and these trails will put Mackay on the national and international map as a mountain bike destination, with massive economic benefits for the entire region,” Mayor Williamson said.
“The trailhead site will be a place where you start and finish your mountain bike adventure and enjoy a family day out,” he said.
“There’s a pump track suitable for all ages and riding abilities, plenty of picnic shelters, amenities and some local historical features.”
Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said the Queensland Government was pleased to have invested $500,000 in the Finch Hatton MTB trail network.
“I want to thank Mackay Regional Council, the Mackay Mountain Bike Alliance and all other stakeholders for their dedication to this project that will put the region on the world map for mountain biking,” Mrs Gilbert said.
“The trails and the trailhead will further enhance Queensland’s great lifestyle, attracting visitors from around Australia and the world and strengthening our visitor experience,” she said.
The fun day will be from 10am to 1pm on Sunday, April 21, at the Finch Hatton MTB Trailhead, 44 Anzac Parade. An official plaque unveiling will take place from 9.30am for invited guests.
Uplift shuttles will be available by Off Camber Mountain Biking. Book ahead at offcamber.com.au/mtbshuttles.
