The Draft Management Plan and Visitor Strategy released in September 2023 represents an important step toward shaping the future of Nerang National Park. While the consultation period concluded on 19 September 2023 and a final update is still pending, this process continues to provide an opportunity for meaningful engagement.
Since the consultation closed, Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club has remained actively engaged with the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships, seeking clarity and contributing constructively to the outcome. A number of productive meetings have taken place, focused on highlighting the value of preserving the legacy mountain bike trails within the park whilst still providing appropriate protections for this amazing environment.
The trails at risk—over 40km of carefully hand-built, low-impact network—represent not only a much-loved community asset but also a significant opportunity for sustainable recreation and tourism for Queensland. The club remains optimistic and committed to working collaboratively to ensure this exceptional trail network can continue to be enjoyed by riders and visitors for years to come. View the DRAFT plan documents on the DETSI website here:
Have your say: On the future management of Nerang’s national park.