Gravel Cycle Project

Mansfield Shire Council is participating in Tourism North East's (TNE) Gravel Cycling Tourism Activation Program. The project is fully funded by Bushfire Recovery grant funding. The program includes a network of gravel cycling routes across the High Country utilising existing gravel roads, including Mansfield Shire. This initiative links Mansfield with neighbouring towns including Maindample, Merrijig, Mt Samaria and Goughs Bay through well-mapped routes..

Seven Cycling routes have been selected in this round, involving comprehensive planning and collaboration with Council officers. This initiative aims to create a safe, enjoyable, and immersive gravel cycling experience and positioning Mansfield and the High Country as a key destination for gravel cyclists in Australia. Connecting riders with local attractions and hospitality offerings, the strategic placement of hubs, integration of local attractions, and infrastructure enhancements contribute to a well-rounded program that benefits both cyclists and the local community. More routes are able to be added at a later date.

To accompany the routes, three hubs are proposed to be established;

• Mansfield Station Precinct,
• Goughs Bay Picnic Point, and
• Merrijig School Lane.

Each hub will have signage and cycling infrastructure including a bike repair station, bike rack and water station where water connection is possible.

Hub signage located at each of the three hubs provide information on routes, safety and include a QR code to more detail. Fingerboards located on the Black Swamp loop and Goughs Bay foreshore offer directional signage.

In conjunction with community consultation, a safety audit of the routes has been completed and additional safety signage will be installed where there is a need.

Information on the seven routes, hub signage, and infrastructure can be found in the important links and documents to the right of the page.

Feedback and comments are welcomed.