Finch Hatton MTB

2023 has been a wild ride!

Stage one (the 13.5 kilometres of airflow trails, pump track and trailhead site) is close to being completed.

Stay tuned for the opening date.

May your Christmas and New Year be as epic as our new Finch Hatton Mountain Bike Trails.

Tips for making your business mountain bike friendly!

Council and award-winning destination marketing specialists, Destination Marketing Store and Swell Design, delivered two free bike ready business workshops this week.

The workshops covered:

• Key elements of the brand strategy.
• Creative elements and marketing plan.
• Practical examples of how to leverage the brand.
• Importance of collaboration and partnerships.
• Creating ride ready products, packages and offers.

For those who couldn't attend, please click here to view the presentation.

Should you have any questions, please contact council's Senior Economic Development Officer, Grier Williamson, on (07) 4961 9099 or grier.williamson@mackay.qld.gov.au.

New brand to take mountain bike trails to the world!

A 'spirited adventure with a tropical vibe" is the promise the new Finch Hatton MTB brand will make to the world.

Finch Hatton MTB was officially launched on November 13.

The brand and marketing strategy was developed by award-winning destination and marketing specialists Destination Marketing Store (DMS) and Swell Design Group.

Click here to check out the brand.

Check out the latest mountain bike update!

Council held two Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail community update sessions this month.

One in Eungella on October 9 and one in Finch Hatton on October 23.

Please click on the links below to view the presentations.

Eungella update
(Council provided an update on the planning and investigation works for stage two and a brief update on stage one works and the official opening)

Finch Hatton update
(Council provided an update on stage one works and the official opening. Brief update on stage two investigation works)

Should you have any questions about this project, please contact council's Community Engagement Officer Rebecca Batzloff on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email rebecca.batzloff@mackay.qld.gov.au.

Sign-up for a bike ready business workshop!

Council is providing an exclusive opportunity for the local business community to see the new mountain bike brand and learn how your business can become bike friendly in preparation for the opening of our stage one mountain bike trail network.

Award-winning destination marketing specialists, Destination Marketing Store and Swell Design, who developed the brand and marketing strategy will be delivering two free workshops in November, one in Mackay and one in Finch Hatton.

The workshops will cover:

• Key elements of the brand strategy
• Creative elements and marketing plan
• Practical examples of how to leverage the brand
• Importance of collaboration and partnerships
• Creating ride ready products, packages and offers.

Workshop details:

Finch Hatton workshop
Monday, November 13
11am to 12.30pm
Finch Hatton RSL
Online registration is required. Please click here to register.

Mackay workshop
Tuesday, November 14
9am to 10.30am
Harrup Park Country Club
Online registration is required. Please click here to register.

Registrations close on Sunday, November 5.

Should you have any questions about the workshops, please contact council's Senior Economic Development Officer, Grier Williamson, on (07) 4961 9099 or grier.williamson@mackay.qld.gov.au.

Be one of the first to see our new brand!

Mackay Regional Council is inviting community members and stakeholders to join them for the exiting reveal of the Finch Hatton Mountain Bike Trails brand.

The new brand is the result of significant research, analysis, and consultation to position and create an identity for the mountain bike trail network for the future. It presents an opportunity to build awareness of and showcase our extraordinary destination and the experience offering for visitors from near and afar.

The project team will provide insights into the development, design and the positioning of the brand - who we are, what we stand for, and how we look and feel.

Launch Details:
Monday, November 13
9am to 10am
Finch Hatton RSL

Online registration is required. Please click here to register.

Registrations close on Sunday, November 5.

Should you have any questions about the launch, please contact council's Senior Economic Development Officer, Grier Williamson, on (07) 4961 9099 or Grier.Williamson@mackay.qld.gov.au.

Seeking shuttle operators!

As excitement builds with stage one of the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails project to be completed by the end of this year, council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified/experienced personnel to provide mountain bike shuttle services to and from the top of the trails along the stage 1 shuttle access road.

A limited number of operators will be approved to provide this service.

Those interested must register under QTenders to download and view the tender documents. It is free to register.

Visit - https://qtenders.epw.qld.gov.au/ or www.mackay.qld.gov.au/tenders

Expressions of interest close Tuesday, October 17.

Finch Hatton pump track taking shape!

Council's pump track at the Finch Hatton mountain bike trailhead site is taking shape. Watch this short video to see the progress.

Register today for community update sessions!

Mackay Regional Council will be holding two Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails community update sessions in October.

One session will be held in Eungella to provide an update on the planning and investigation works for stage two. A second session will be held in Finch Hatton to update the community on the progress of stage one works and the official opening.

Session details:

Eungella community update session
Date: Monday, October 9, 2023
Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Venue: Eungella Hub
Session information: Update on the planning and investigation works for stage two and a brief update on stage one works and the official opening)

Click here to register.

Finch Hatton community update session
Date: Monday, October 23, 2023
Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Venue: Finch Hatton Showground Hall
Session information: Update on stage one works and the official opening. Brief update on stage two investigation works)

Click here to register.

If you cannot attend the session, the presentation will be made available on council's Connecting Mackay website.

Save the date - community update sessions in October!

Council will be holding two Pioneer Valley mountain bike trail community update sessions in October.

One session will be held in Eungella to provide an update on the planning and investigation works for stage two. A second session will be held in Finch Hatton to update the community on the progress of stage one works and the official opening.

Details are below:

Eungella community update session
Date: Monday, October 9, 2023
Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Venue: The Eungella Hub
Session information: Update on the planning and investigation works for stage two and brief update on stage one works and the official opening.

Finch Hatton community update session
Date: Monday, October 23, 2023
Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Venue: Finch Hatton Showground Hall
Session information: Update on stage one works and the official opening. Brief update on stage two investigation works.

Further details will be provided closer to the event.

If you cannot attend the session, the presentation will be made available on council’s Connecting Mackay website.