50 hectares secured at Hindmarsh Valley for Victor Harbor’s New Mountain Bike Park
Victor Harbor is officially gearing up for a whole new kind of adventure.
After years of planning, passion and plenty of pedal-powered dreaming, around 50 hectares of prime land at Hindmarsh Valley has been locked in as the future home of Victor Harbor’s long-awaited Mountain Bike Park.
Perched on Brown Hill, just off Waterport Road, the site delivers everything riders love – rolling terrain, natural elevation and sweeping views that stretch from the hills to the coastline below.
Backed by a $1 million South Australian Government grant, the securing of the land is the culmination of years of work by Council staff and passionate community members.
Mayor Moira Jenkins and Lucy Hood MP at Brown Hill.Locals Drive Victor Harbor Bike Park Project
City of Victor Harbor Mayor, Dr Moira Jenkins, said it was clear that the bike park was a highly desired asset for the coastal community.
“A few very passionate community members have been vital in the advocacy for this project. Their their efforts and enthusiasm have brought this idea to life, delivering something very special for the local community and visiting mountain bikers,” she said.
“We extend our appreciation to the Government of South Australia for their significant contribution towards the land purchase.”
City of Victor Harbor Chief Executive Officer, Victoria MacKirdy, said Council is planning for the project’s next steps.
“Our initial concept designs developed in 2021 proposed four tracks with varying difficulty levels and lengths. These designs now need to be reviewed and a masterplan developed. Funding for this will be considered as part of Council’s 2026/27 budget preparations,” said Ms MacKirdy.
“Development of the park will be staged. We’re aiming to have some elements of the park delivered within five years, and that will include public access for both walkers and riders.”
Details such as the type and number of facilities will be determined through the master planning process.
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