Jumps, berms, wall rides: What is coming to Point Lonsdale’s new bike park

POINT Lonsdale’s young riders are finally getting a legal place to catch air following the arrival of a $500,000 state government grant for a new bike park.

The facility will be built on a former road reserve at the corner of the Bellarine Highway and Point Lonsdale Road, providing a permanent home for cyclists after the closure of makeshift tracks across the township.

The site sits next to the existing Point Lonsdale Skate Park.

Bellarine MP Alison Marchant said the funding followed a long-running push from local families to find a dedicated space for the community’s riders.

“Congratulations to the Borough of Queenscliffe on securing this important funding following strong community advocacy,” she said. “A new bike park will help keep families and kids in Point Lonsdale active and connected to their community.”

The project is backed by a $180,000 contribution from the borough and will feature two separate asphalt circuits, a 105m loop for beginners and a more technical 125m jumps track with a berm top wall ride for experienced riders.

Consultation on the project first began in 2021 to determine what the community wanted from a local track.

The move to develop a formal site followed the removal of unsanctioned bush tracks elsewhere in the town, which were closed to protect and regrow sensitive coastal vegetation.

To clear the way for construction, the council completed a cultural heritage management plan and secured Marine and Coastal Act consent to use the land.

An agreement was also negotiated with the Department of Transport and Planning to repurpose the vacant road reserve for the park.

The final design was refined after a 2025 on-site session where residents reviewed technical plans alongside project specialists.

The government’s investment is part of a $65 million statewide package aimed at building modern sports infrastructure across regional Victoria.