Contour Works believe a 30-40km trail network would fit into the usable terrain within the land boundaries. This network would consist oftrails of varying difficulty rating in accordance with the Australian Trail Difficulty Rating System(TDRS).
The trails would vary in length and style including climbing trails, flowing progressive trails, gravity focused descending trails, adaptive trails and a longer distance wilderness trail. There is also potential to link into existing trails in the Conway National Park.
The trail head location has been placed on a large open parcel of land that allows easy access from the proposed road network development. The majority of trails would start or finish at the Trail Head location but there would also be minor trail hub locations where numerous trails meet throughout the network allowing riders multiple options for trail combinations.
The proposed Trail Head Location is situated in the Palm Creek Valley at the base of a wide spur, approximately 35m ASL that gives users a great aspect of the surrounding terrain. There is ample room for parking facilities and an existing vehicle access track to a highpoint of 257 m ASL, this access track could be utilised for shuttles, maintenance and emergency access.
The expansive Trail Head area would allow for descending trails to finish in a spectator friendly zone with progressive jump features and multiple line options. It would be beneficial to retain any large shade trees within the area to provide shade for users.
The Trail Head area would also allow for future development of a progressive skills park or progressive jump park. There is another parcel of land on the western side of Palm Creek that could be a potential Progressive Jump Park Zone.
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A beginner trail that allows riders to gradually climb from the Trail Head up to the mid trail hub before continuing to the main highpoint. Adaptive MTB friendly
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An intermediate trail with flowing berms and progressive features such as rollers and jumps for r iders to test their skills on.
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An easy t rail with flowing berms and progressive features such as rollers and jumps for r iders to test their skills on.
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A fast flowing trail with larger jumps and multiple line options. Flowing berms and progressive features such as gap jumps and hip jumps for more experienced riders.
We see a significant opportunity to tap into the existing demand within the local mountain biking community and our nationwide network of riders to showcase the Whitsundays as a premier riding destination. As part of our trail-building process, Contour Works will produce and share high-quality digital content documenting the “Making of” Twin Creeks Eco Park. This initiative will engage the local community, generate excitement around the project, and provide ongoing updates to foster a sense of ownership and anticipation among future riders. We are particularly excited to collaborate with the Twin Creeks Indigenous Rangers and Whitsunday Council’s Economic Development team to highlight the shared commitment to community involvement and participation.
Beyond trail construction, Contour Works brings an extensive network of engaged riders across Australia, ensuring Twin Creeks Eco Park gains immediate visibility within the broader mountain biking community. Our established platforms will allow us to promote the region as a premier riding destination, driving visitation from day one when the trails officially open. This exposure will not only attract mountain biking enthusiasts but
also position the Whitsundays as a mustvisit adventure tourism hotspot, benefiting local businesses, tourism operators, and accommodation providers.
Having worked with leading adventure park operations worldwide and actively participated in major events such as Crankworx, we understand what it takes to create a world-class mountain biking experience. The proposed accommodation elements within the Hidden Valley masterplan, combined with the property’s natural features, diverse terrain, existing trail network, and well-established transport infrastructure, provide the ideal foundation for Twin Creeks Eco Park to host international-standard mountain biking events. With these elements in place, the park has the potential to become a marquee destination for national and international competitions, further cementing the Whitsundays’ reputation as a leading outdoor adventure region.
