The Department of Environment and Science (DES) says trails in the Conway National Park near Airlie Beach have reopened following repair works.
The DES said it had closed three shared trails for maintenance works over the past four to five months after the tracks were damaged during 2019 monsoonal rains.
Minister for the Environment, Meaghan Scanlon said the works were conducted on the Conway Circuit, Wompoo Way and the track to Honeyeater Lookout.
“I am pleased to announce the trails are open and mountain bike riders, runners and people who love walking along the tracks will be delighted with the quality of work,” Ms Scanlon said.
“The works included reinstating and repairing drainage lines, resurfacing sections of lost topsoil and hardening of some areas to help prevent future erosion.”
She said there were about 30 kilometres of tracks in the national park, used by thousands of people each year.
“The tracks have varying degrees of difficulty, so there really is something for everyone in the national park, whether you’re a mountain bike rider or simply love to walk and observe nature,” Ms Scanlon said.
The Minister said the Conway Peninsula featured the largest area of lowland tropical rainforest in Queensland outside North Queensland.
“Conway National Park is absolutely stunning, with aged hoop pines, lush rainforest, magnificent beaches and rocky cliffs,” she said.
“In the past it has been extremely popular with locals and interstate visitors, and these track repairs will support increased visitation which will be great for the local economy,” Ms Scanlon said.
