General News
23 December, 2025
Riders hit beloved path
AN important part of the beleaguered Wangetti Trail has re-opened after pressure from the community.
The Twin Bridges Track winds through lush rainforest and rugged hinterland between Wangetti and Port Douglas, tracing the old East Black Mountain Road through the spectacular Wet Tropics landscape which has been a favourite for walkers, hikers and mountain bikers seeking an off-the-beaten-track adventure.
Closed since 2020 due to bridge deterioration and cyclone damage, the Queensland Government has answered the calls from local communities to bring back the popular track and delivered $400,000 towards repair and restoration.
The track’s reopening is an important milestone for the wider Wangetti Trail, which is one of government’s signature 2045 ecotourism projects.
Environment and Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said the Wangetti Trail was reclaiming its place as a jewel in Queensland’s tourism crown.
“Destination 2045 is about creating more ways for people to enjoy Queensland’s incredible natural environment and today, we’ve delivered,” he said.
“The Twin Bridges Track was closed for far too long. We promised to get the Wangetti Trail back on track and this milestone shows we’re doing exactly that.
“This is a win for locals, a win for our environment and a win for tourism in Far North Queensland.”
Assistant tourism minister and Member for Barron River Bree James said the track would be the envy of the world, but it had to meet the needs of locals.
“Bringing the Twin Bridges track back online provides another trail for locals and visitors to enjoy sooner, while construction on the main route continues,” she said.
“When the Wangetti Trail is complete, walkers and mountain bikers will be able to experience the very best of Far North Queensland’s natural beauty – from Palm Cove to Port Douglas – through a continuous trail network.”
Tourism Tropical North Queensland chief executive officer Mark Olsen said locals had been passionate about Twin Bridges for decades.
“By reopening this track, we’re creating opportunities for small tourism operators, families and adventure seekers alike,” he said.
“The reopening of the Twin Bridges track shows what happens when community voices are heard and it’s great that the Queensland Government has been able to deliver.”
Work on the Ellis Beach to Wangetti section of the trail is set to begin after the wet season ends in early 2026, while master planning continues for the final track alignment to Port Douglas.
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