TRAIL AUDIT REPORT Nerang National Park QLD CLIENT: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services “ We are mountain bikers at heart, and will never grow tired of playing in the dirt. We bring with us a true passion and commitment to supporting the progression of our sport.” Simon French – Director about us. ABN: 63 164 835 054 Dirt Art are a team of specialist consultants, Address: 18 Driftwood Drive Opossum Bay designers and construction experts dedicated to the 7023 Tasmania design, construction and management of innovative Email: [email protected] and sustainable mountain bike, and walking trails Phone: 1300 TRAILS (1300 872 457) and facilities. We produce fresh and exciting trail Web: www.dirtart.com.au concepts based upon proven construction technologies. Nerang National Park Mountain Bike Trail Audit Report Prepared by Dirt Art Pty Ltd, December 2018 All Rights Reserved Document imagery courtesy of; Dirt Art Use of document imagery without prior consent is not permitted Acknowledgements This report was commissioned by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, who have provided significant ongoing support throughout the trail audit process. DISCLAIMER This Trail Audit Report was prepared by Dirt Art Pty Ltd in good faith exercising all due care and attention, but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the relevance, accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose of this document in respect of any particular user’s circumstances. Users of this document should satisfy themselves concerning its application to, and where necessary seek expert advice in respect of, their situation. The views expressed within are not necessarily the views of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and may not represent Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service policy. © Copyright of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Nerang National Park Mountain Bike Trail Audit Report 4 1 Document overview 1.1 Summary Document title- Trail Audit Report: Nerang National Park, Queensland Client- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services Prepared by- Jason Lam (Dirt Art Pty Ltd) 1.2 Document control Version Name Notes Draft V1 Jason Lam N/A Draft V2 Jason Lam / Simon French Review Amendments Final Report Jason Lam / Simon French / Tony Scott Survey Results and Final Amendments 1.3 Acknowledgements Dirt Art wishes to acknowledge the assistance and support of the following agencies/groups into the preparation of this report; Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services. Nerang National Park Mountain Bike Trail Audit Report 5 table of contents. 1 Document overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Summary ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Document control ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 1.3 Acknowledgements ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 2 Executive summary ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 3 Glossary of key terms .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 3.1 Project Methodology ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 3.2 Planning and design context ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16 3.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 3.2.2 Natural environment, native flora and fauna ......................................................................................................................................... 16 3.2.3 Target demographics ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17 3.3 Population Centers .................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 3.4 Other considerations ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18 4 Nerang National Park .................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 4.1 Location ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 4.2 Access ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19 4.3 Location Map ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 4.4 Nerang National Park Map ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21 4.5 Nerang Mountain Bike Trail Map (Formalised) .......................................................................................................................................... 22 4.6 Mountain Bike Development Priority Map ................................................................................................................................................ 23 4.7 Quick facts ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24 4.8 Geology and geomorphology ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 5 The current situation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 5.1 Overview- Existing Trail Networks ............................................................................................................................................................. 25 5.2 Review of existing trail infrastructure ......................................................................................................................................................... 26 5.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26 Nerang National Park Mountain Bike Trail Audit Report 6 5.2.2 Methodology ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 5.2.3 Overview of ratings system .................................................................................................................................................................... 27 5.2.4 Map- All Trails ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 29 5.2.5 Map- Strava Heatmap Data ................................................................................................................................................................... 30 6 Trail Audit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 6.1 Trail One (A) – Casuarina Grove Circuit ..................................................................................................................................................... 31 6.2 Trail One (B) – Casuarina Optional Loop ................................................................................................................................................... 32 6.3 Trail Two (A) – Pete’s Extension ................................................................................................................................................................. 33 6.4 Trail Two (B) – Petes