Yalbunullup Mountain bike trails opening at Yellagonga Regional Park

06 November 2024

Emily Hamilton MLA has delivered the new 7km Yalbunullup mountain bike trails in the heart of the northern suburbs
Community opening event Sunday 1 December – 10am to 3pm, corner of Joondalup Drive and Lakeside Drive

Joondalup MP, Emily Hamilton, is pleased to announce that the Yalbunullup mountain bike trails at Yellagonga Regional Park are opening very soon.

Ms Hamilton invites you to a Community Opening Day on Sunday 1 December 2024. It’s a family event with a free sausage sizzle, refreshments, face painting and more.

Environment Minister, Hon. Reece Whitby MLA and Member for Joondalup, Ms Hamilton, will be at the event to celebrate the opening.

The name Yalbunullup was chosen in consultation with Traditional Owners and reflects the traditional Noongar name for the site.

Located off Lakeside Drive on the north-western side of Lake Joondalup, the new, 7-kilometre-long trail network has been designed to provide accessible, family-friendly mountain biking opportunities that complement the surrounding bushland setting.

There has been overwhelming support from the mountain biking community, who are excited to have a facility like this in the heart of the northern suburbs. It will be a place where community and young people can recreate, and where competitions can be held.

The trail corridors have been carefully designed to minimise impacts on natural and cultural values and to ensure long-term sustainability.

Other improvements to the area include a large shade pavilion, yarning circle and interpretive signage highlighting the area’s history and natural attractions, along with a new 100 bay free carpark and toilets.

Comments attributed to Joondalup MLA Emily Hamilton:

“As one of the fastest growing regions of WA, it is so important for me to ensure we are continuing to invest in high-quality public infrastructure.

“I am committed to delivering projects that provide opportunities for people to get active and to connect people to our amazing natural environment.

“There has been tremendous community support for the mountain bike trails, with particularly strong advocacy by the Northern Beaches Cycling Club.”

Comments attributed to Northern Beaches Cycling Club’s Mark Papadopoff:

“Our mountain biking community is really looking forward to getting out and enjoying the new trails and facilities.”