- The Crisafulli Government delivers major milestone for the Wangetti Trail Project with the reopening of the much-loved Twin Bridges Track.
- This track answers long-standing calls from locals to unlock one of Queensland's iconic adventure and ecotourism experiences, after the former Labor Government failed to repair the project.
- The Crisfulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland's tourism industry through Destination 2045 after a decade of decline under the former Labor Government.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future and reopening a key piece of the Wangetti Trail project, with the completion of the much-loved Twin Bridges Track
Closed since 2020 due to bridge deterioration and cyclone damage, the former Labor Government failed to repair the project, and the Wangetti Trail became a national embarrassment of empty promises and cost blowouts.
The Crisafulli Government answered the calls from local communities to bring back the popular track, and delivered $400,000 towards repair and restoration.
Twin Bridges Track winds through lush rainforest and rugged hinterland between Wangetti and Port Douglas, tracing the old East Black Mountain Road through the spectacular Wet Tropics landscape which has been a favourite for walkers, hikers and mountain bikers seeking an off-the-beaten-track adventure.
The track's reopening is an important milestone for the wider Wangetti Trail, which is one of Queensland's signature 45X45 ecotourism projects under the Crisafulli Government's revolutionary 20-year tourism plan, Destination 2045.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the Wangetti Trail was reclaiming its place as a jewel in Queensland's tourism crown.
"Destination 2045 is about creating more ways for people to enjoy Queensland's incredible natural environment- and today, we've delivered," Minister Powell said.
"The Twin Bridges Track was closed for far too long. We promised to get the Wangetti Trail back on track, and this milestone shows we're doing exactly that.
"This is a win for locals, a win for our environment, and a win for tourism in Far North Queensland."
Assistant Minister for Tourism and Member for Barron River Bree James said the track will be the envy of the world, but it has to meet the needs of locals.
"Bringing the Twin Bridges track back online provides another trail for locals and visitors to enjoy sooner, while construction on the main route continues," Ms James said.
"When the Wangetti Trail is complete, walkers and mountain bikers will be able to experience the very best of far north Queensland's natural beauty – from Palm Cove to Port Douglas – through a continuous trail network."
Tourism Tropical North Queensland CEO Mark Olsen said locals had been passionate about Twin Bridges for decades.
"By reopening this track, we're creating opportunities for small tourism operators, families, and adventure seekers alike," Mr Olsen said.
"The reopening of the Twin Bridges track shows what happens when community voices are heard and it's great that the Queensland Government has been able to deliver."
Work on the Ellis Beach to Wangetti section of the Wangetti Trail is set to begin once the wet season ends in early 2026, while master planning continues for the final track alignment in the Wangetti to Port Douglas section.
