Finch Hatton MTB

Mackay Regional Council is developing a network of world-class mountain bike trails in the picturesque Pioneer Valley.

Stage one is completed and includes a purpose-built trailhead, pump track and 14.5 kilometres of airflow trails in Finch Hatton.

Stage two will include a combination of airflow and gravity trails as well as a wilderness trail from Eungella to Finch Hatton.

Stage two will be completed in stages.

Stage 2A is the first step to achieving our ultimate goal, bringing on 22.1km of new trail including two black diamond runs and additional intermediate trails. Stage 2A is expected to be shovel ready by September 2026. This stage is subject to funding and approvals.

Mayor Greg Williamson said this project will put the Mackay region on the leisure tourism map and attract visitors from every corner of the world.

“Imagine pedalling through amazing landscapes, exploring trails of varying degrees and finishing up in the townships of Finch Hatton and Eungella and enjoying a cold beverage. It’s the perfect backdrop for any mountain bike rider,” Cr Williamson said.

The townships of both Eungella and Finch Hatton will act as key service hubs for the trails and offer starting/finishing points and additional ancillary services, such as accommodation, food and eateries, shuttle services and supporting infrastructure.

This network will be built to international standards and capable of hosting world-class events.

When fully operational, our mountain bike trail network is estimated to generate:

An additional 31,000 annual visitors, including 5,000 international riders
An additional $18.1M in visitor spending
More than 110 full-time equivalent jobs
Improved awareness of Eungella and the Pioneer Valley as a tourism destination.

Download the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails investment prospectus


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Mackay Regional Council is developing a network of world-class mountain bike trails in the picturesque Pioneer Valley.

Stage one is completed and includes a purpose-built trailhead, pump track and 14.5 kilometres of airflow trails in Finch Hatton.

Stage two will include a combination of airflow and gravity trails as well as a wilderness trail from Eungella to Finch Hatton.

Stage two will be completed in stages.

Stage 2A is the first step to achieving our ultimate goal, bringing on 22.1km of new trail including two black diamond runs and additional intermediate trails. Stage 2A is expected to be shovel ready by September 2026. This stage is subject to funding and approvals.

Mayor Greg Williamson said this project will put the Mackay region on the leisure tourism map and attract visitors from every corner of the world.

“Imagine pedalling through amazing landscapes, exploring trails of varying degrees and finishing up in the townships of Finch Hatton and Eungella and enjoying a cold beverage. It’s the perfect backdrop for any mountain bike rider,” Cr Williamson said.

The townships of both Eungella and Finch Hatton will act as key service hubs for the trails and offer starting/finishing points and additional ancillary services, such as accommodation, food and eateries, shuttle services and supporting infrastructure.

This network will be built to international standards and capable of hosting world-class events.

When fully operational, our mountain bike trail network is estimated to generate:

An additional 31,000 annual visitors, including 5,000 international riders
An additional $18.1M in visitor spending
More than 110 full-time equivalent jobs
Improved awareness of Eungella and the Pioneer Valley as a tourism destination.

Download the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails investment prospectus


TImeline	Designs	Frequently asked questions

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Project update #48 - February 9, 2023

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Council is commencing the strategy and concept design phase of the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails’ signage and wayfinding package.
The strategy will consider the wider area of Finch Hatton and will be delivered in stages, recommending designs and locations for entry signage, trailhead markers, trail network maps, interpretive signage, regulatory signage and directional signs so that all points of interest in the area are captured.
The objective of the strategy is to ensure the users of the mountain bike park and visitors to the township, have a clear understanding of the trail network and where to find supporting commercialContinue reading
Council is commencing the strategy and concept design phase of the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails’ signage and wayfinding package.
The strategy will consider the wider area of Finch Hatton and will be delivered in stages, recommending designs and locations for entry signage, trailhead markers, trail network maps, interpretive signage, regulatory signage and directional signs so that all points of interest in the area are captured.
The objective of the strategy is to ensure the users of the mountain bike park and visitors to the township, have a clear understanding of the trail network and where to find supporting commercial services and recreational opportunities. The first stage will focus on the trailhead site, it’s immediate surrounds and the Stage 1 trail network.
The project will complement the destination marketing project and the Finch Hatton public realm and placemaking project currently under way.
Two wayfinding consultants assisting council with this project will be walking around Finch Hatton on February 9 and 10, 2023.
Project update #47 - February 3, 2023

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Seeking experienced contractors for stage 1 works!
Mackay Regional Council is looking for experienced contractors to complete stage 1 of the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Park.
Tenders are being sought for the construction of 16 trails measuring 13.5 kilometres, a purpose-built trailhead site at Finch Hatton and a pump track.
Visit www.qtenders.epw.qld.gov.au/qtenders to find out more.
Seeking experienced contractors for stage 1 works!
Mackay Regional Council is looking for experienced contractors to complete stage 1 of the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Park.
Tenders are being sought for the construction of 16 trails measuring 13.5 kilometres, a purpose-built trailhead site at Finch Hatton and a pump track.
Visit www.qtenders.epw.qld.gov.au/qtenders to find out more.
Project update #46 - January 25, 2023

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Council gives green light for stage one works
The Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike trails project has clicked up a gear!
At today's ordinary meeting, council approved a development application for stage one of the mountain bike park.
The material change of use application was lodged by council via Veris Pty Ltd. It includes 13km of trails and a purpose-built trailhead, with direct frontage to Anzac Parade.
The trailhead will include entry statements, picnic areas with shelters, amenity blocks, pump track, bike wash and open recreational space.

The 13km of trails will be varying degrees of difficulty from beginner to advanced.

Stage one is expected to be open by Christmas this year.

Council gives green light for stage one works
The Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike trails project has clicked up a gear!
At today's ordinary meeting, council approved a development application for stage one of the mountain bike park.
The material change of use application was lodged by council via Veris Pty Ltd. It includes 13km of trails and a purpose-built trailhead, with direct frontage to Anzac Parade.
The trailhead will include entry statements, picnic areas with shelters, amenity blocks, pump track, bike wash and open recreational space.

The 13km of trails will be varying degrees of difficulty from beginner to advanced.

Stage one is expected to be open by Christmas this year.
Project update #45 - December 15, 2022

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Merry Christmas and a happy new year
The Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails team would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year.
We are still going through the development approval process for stage 1 works (the Finch Hatton Trailhead site and 16 trails).
The team will update you in the new year on our progress.
Hopefully we will be mountain biking in no time.
Should you have any questions about the project, please contact council’s project manager Adam Pearce on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).
Merry Christmas and a happy new year
The Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails team would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year.
We are still going through the development approval process for stage 1 works (the Finch Hatton Trailhead site and 16 trails).
The team will update you in the new year on our progress.
Hopefully we will be mountain biking in no time.
Should you have any questions about the project, please contact council’s project manager Adam Pearce on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).
Project update #44 - November 14, 2022

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Community update #4
If you couldn't attend the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail Community Update Session on Sunday, November 13, at the Finch Hatton Showground Hall, you can see it here.
The presentation features a project update, a planning update and a business/tourism update.
Should you have any questions about the presentation, please contact our community engagement officer Rebecca Batzloff on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email rebecca.batzloff@mackay.qld.gov.au.
Community update #4
If you couldn't attend the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail Community Update Session on Sunday, November 13, at the Finch Hatton Showground Hall, you can see it here.
The presentation features a project update, a planning update and a business/tourism update.
Should you have any questions about the presentation, please contact our community engagement officer Rebecca Batzloff on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email rebecca.batzloff@mackay.qld.gov.au.
Project Update #43 - November 9, 2022

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Public Notification
The Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Park (Stage 1) development application has progressed to Public Notification. Stage 1 consists of facilities, landscaping and a carpark at the trailhead site and the first 16km of the trail network.
Between Wednesday, November 9 and Thursday, December 1, 2022, any person can make a signed and written submission to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Mackay Regional Council,
PO Box 41, Mackay QLD 4740,
or via email at Development.Services@mackay.qld.gov.au.
The submission may support or object to all or part of the development proposal, however it must be ‘properly made’ and based on reasonable groundsContinue reading
Public Notification
The Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Park (Stage 1) development application has progressed to Public Notification. Stage 1 consists of facilities, landscaping and a carpark at the trailhead site and the first 16km of the trail network.
Between Wednesday, November 9 and Thursday, December 1, 2022, any person can make a signed and written submission to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Mackay Regional Council,
PO Box 41, Mackay QLD 4740,
or via email at Development.Services@mackay.qld.gov.au.
The submission may support or object to all or part of the development proposal, however it must be ‘properly made’ and based on reasonable grounds and include relevant supporting evidence or documentation.
A ‘properly made’ submission:

Is signed by each person who made the submission

States the name and residential or business address of all submission-makers

Includes one postal or electronic address for response

Is made out the assessment manager (council); and

Is lodged to council by Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Council will consider properly made submissions when deciding the application.
To review the application material, including proposal plans, search DA-2022-155 via Council’s online application portal here.
Project update #42 - November 7, 2022

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Make sure you reserve your seat!
Council will be holding a Mountain Bike Trails community update session in Finch Hatton this Sunday.
The session will include a project update, a planning update and a business/tourism update.
Session details:
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Venue: Finch Hatton Showground Hall
Online registration is required. Please visit Eventbrite to register.
If you cannot attend the session, the presentation will be made available online at connectingmackay.com.au/mountain-bike-trails after the session.
Should you require any further information, please visit connectingmackay.com.au/mountain-bike-trails or contact council’s community engagement officer Rebecca Batzloff on 1300 MACKAY (622Continue reading
Make sure you reserve your seat!
Council will be holding a Mountain Bike Trails community update session in Finch Hatton this Sunday.
The session will include a project update, a planning update and a business/tourism update.
Session details:
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Venue: Finch Hatton Showground Hall
Online registration is required. Please visit Eventbrite to register.
If you cannot attend the session, the presentation will be made available online at connectingmackay.com.au/mountain-bike-trails after the session.
Should you require any further information, please visit connectingmackay.com.au/mountain-bike-trails or contact council’s community engagement officer Rebecca Batzloff on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email rebecca.batzloff@mackay.qld.gov.au.
Project update #41 - October 31, 2022

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Public Realm Project Update #1
Council is commencing the concept phase for the first public realm, connectivity and placemaking project within Finch Hatton, to support the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike project and local businesses.
As Finch Hatton is envisaged to become the principal trail town, upgrades to basic public realm infrastructure on Mackay-Eungella Road and Anzac Parade are required to improve connectivity for people walking, cycling, and micro-mobility use (such as shared footpaths, safe pedestrian crossings and high-quality and resilient paved surface treatments), as well as accessibility (parking) and public amenity (street furniture, signage to attractions, landscaping,Continue reading
Public Realm Project Update #1
Council is commencing the concept phase for the first public realm, connectivity and placemaking project within Finch Hatton, to support the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike project and local businesses.
As Finch Hatton is envisaged to become the principal trail town, upgrades to basic public realm infrastructure on Mackay-Eungella Road and Anzac Parade are required to improve connectivity for people walking, cycling, and micro-mobility use (such as shared footpaths, safe pedestrian crossings and high-quality and resilient paved surface treatments), as well as accessibility (parking) and public amenity (street furniture, signage to attractions, landscaping, shade, and opportunities for outdoor activities).

Three consultants assisting council with this project will be walking around Finch Hatton on the first and second of November, 2022. They will be accompanied by the project’s strategic planner to further understand the movement patterns and character of the township.

For any queries relating to this project please contact, Justine Goddard, Strategic Planner, on 4961 9641 or email Justine.goddard@mackay.qld.gov.au.
Project update #40 - October 19, 2022

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Save the date - Community Update Session (November 13)
Council will be holding a Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails community update session in Finch Hatton on Sunday, November 13.
The session will include a project update, a planning update and a business/tourism update.

Session details:
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Venue: Finch Hatton Showground Hall
Online registration is required. Please visit Eventbrite to register.
If you cannot attend the session, the presentation will be made available online at connectingmackay.com.au/mountain-bike-trails after the session.
Should you require any further information, please visit connectingmackay.com.au/mountain-bike-trails or contact council’s community engagementContinue reading
Save the date - Community Update Session (November 13)
Council will be holding a Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails community update session in Finch Hatton on Sunday, November 13.
The session will include a project update, a planning update and a business/tourism update.

Session details:
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Venue: Finch Hatton Showground Hall
Online registration is required. Please visit Eventbrite to register.
If you cannot attend the session, the presentation will be made available online at connectingmackay.com.au/mountain-bike-trails after the session.
Should you require any further information, please visit connectingmackay.com.au/mountain-bike-trails or contact council’s community engagement officer Rebecca Batzloff on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email rebecca.batzloff@mackay.qld.gov.au.
Project update #39 - October 13, 2022

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Mountain Bike Trails still going head
The Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail (PVMBT) project is still going ahead, despite the Queensland Government’s plans to build a pumped hydro scheme in the Pioneer-Burdekin area.
Based on the information given to council, and the likely timing of the project, it appears there will be no impacts on the ability of council to deliver the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail Project.
The PVMTB Project is expected to be constructed between 2023 and 2025 which would precede any works on the proposed Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro scheme. At this stage there is no suggestion toContinue reading
Mountain Bike Trails still going head
The Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail (PVMBT) project is still going ahead, despite the Queensland Government’s plans to build a pumped hydro scheme in the Pioneer-Burdekin area.
Based on the information given to council, and the likely timing of the project, it appears there will be no impacts on the ability of council to deliver the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trail Project.
The PVMTB Project is expected to be constructed between 2023 and 2025 which would precede any works on the proposed Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro scheme. At this stage there is no suggestion to change our plans or timing of the delivery of the mountain bike project.
Council will be holding another community update session in November to provide residents with a project update.
Should you have any questions about the mountain bike trail project, please contact council’s community engagement team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email engagement@mackay.qld.gov.au.

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