Update December 2023 - NPWS Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Synergy Trails are making progress on the mountain bike track network construction at Mount Kembla. Since August 2023 there has been 2km of track under construction, with detailed survey complete for 12km of track in preparation for work commencement, which is continuing over the summer holiday period.

It remains important that people stay off the tracks while they are under construction.

While the mostly mild weather experienced recently has helped construction, compaction of the track surface is ongoing to ensure it can sustain the predicted number of riders and reduces future management and maintenance of the track.

NPWS have included a couple of images to give you a sense of the work going on.

NPWS are seeking the support of cyclists to be actively involved in the ongoing management and maintenance of the new networks at Mount Kembla and Balgownie and the rehabilitation works at Mount Keira.

If you’d like to participate in future events please register by sending an email to: npws.illwarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au