Northern Beaches Leisure Trail

Cairns, Queensland

Cairns Regional Council (CRC) proposed to construct a 3m wide concrete ‘Leisure Trail’ with several bridge structure along the coastal dune from the southern end of Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove to Trinity Beach at the northern end of Moore Street near the intersection with Connemara Close. The distance of the proposed trail will be being approx. 4.5-5km in length. This is Stage 1 of a larger 30km future trail linking to the Cairns CBD. The leisure trail is identified in the CRC Cycling & Walking Strategy and the State’s Far North Qld Principal Cycle Network Plan reflection the priority of this project for the local, regional and state economy. The project is funded by CRC & DTMR on a 50/50 basis. This trail will be a major piece of recreational infrastructure and primarily be established for better access to the foreshore and much needed enjoyment and exercise of locals and visitors to the area. Used mostly by walkers however the Leisure Trail will be accessible to the other 44% of the population who are called ‘all mobility’ users including wheel chairs, parents with prams, elderly and children. The trail will also provide access to cyclists,roller-bladers, non-motorised scooters and the like.