Coastal recreation path etiquette

The Coastal Recreational Path (eastern track from Sharpes Beach to Pat Morton Lookout) is open for the enjoyment of people walking and riding bikes.

The path provides fantastic scenery, leisure, and exercise. Lots of locals and visitors love using this path and experiencing the Ballina coastline. To keep the path safe and enjoyable for all, we need to share the path and be considerate of other people.

Following these etiquette rules keeps everyone safer:

People riding bikes should:

Give way to people walking. This means slowing down and even coming to a stop if necessary

Keep left unless overtaking

Ride at low speeds in busy areas, when approaching corners and crests

Be careful on steep descents

Ring your bell and slow down when approaching other people on the path

Allow one-metre space for people walking,

WHERE POSSIBLE Move off the path if stopped

People walking should:

Keep to the left

Travel in a predictable manner

Listen for the sound of a bell and avoid moving into the path of people riding

Supervise young children at all times

Keep dogs on short leashes

Move off the path if stopped

Pocket map

Download the Cycleways and Shared Paths at ballina.nsw.gov.au/ cycling-and-walking or collect from Council and the Visitor Information Centre.