A recent surge in bushwalking and mountain-biking has prompted a $75,000 study that could see the Daisy Hill koala conservation trails developed.
A 2023 survey from the Australia Sports Commission showed bushwalking among Queenslanders increased from 258,000 to 424,000 in seven years, while mountain biking participation grew by 110 per cent – from 48,000 to 101,000.
In response to the popularity spike, the Queensland government has invested $750,000 into planning potential development of trails across the state.
The government is working with local councils, mountain bike groups, local traditional owners, the private sector and regional communities to develop feasibility studies.
Member for Springwood Mick de Brenni said he was proud to see the project “really get going”.
“The Koala Coast Ecotourism Trail Project across Redlands and Logan will open up one of the longest mountain biking, walking and horse-riding trail networks in the nation, and we look forward to the project partners working together to deliver it with this help from the Miles Government,” he said.
“This State government support to the project means we can deliver the feasibility study, including draft maps and project costings, so we can secure funding sources for project delivery and construction.”
