The long-awaited reopening of Mount Warning/Wollumbin is finally a step closer, with the iconic track set to reopen in July 2027 after years of closure.
Federal Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, said the announcement is welcome news for the local community, tourism operators, and Aboriginal Elders who have been locked out of the mountain for far too long.
"This is great news for our region," Mr Hogan said. "Mount Warning/Wollumbin has been closed for years. Before that, it attracted more than 100,000 hikers every year and was a major driver of local tourism."
"The closure has hurt local businesses and accommodation providers, and it has also prevented access for Aboriginal Elders. Reopening the mountain is an important step forward."
Last year, Mr Hogan joined Cr Kimberly Hone and respected Aboriginal Elder Sturt Boyd to publicly call for the mountain to be reopened, warning that the ongoing closure was damaging both the local economy and cultural access.
"We've been advocating strongly for a sensible, respectful way forward that recognises Wollumbin's cultural significance, while also restoring sustainable tourism for our region."
"This will restart tourism trade, support local jobs, and ensure Aboriginal Elders can once again access this culturally significant site," he said.
