City of Victor Harbor has secured approximately 50 hectares of land in Hindmarsh Valley for the site of a future mountain bike park.

The Brown Hill land is located off Waterport Road and the council says it has dynamic topography ideal for mountain biking and hiking, as well as scenic views to the coastline.

The state government provided a $1 million grant to support the acquisition of land for the development of mountain bike trails.

City of Victor Harbor Mayor Dr Moira Jenkins says there will be many who are ecstatic to hear there is now a location for the mountain bike park.

“From the get-go, this project has had broad community support and input. When we developed our Mountain Bike Strategy in consultation with the community in 2021, it was clear that a mountain bike park was a highly desired asset for our coastal city,” she says.

“A few very passionate community members have been vital in the advocacy for this project, and their efforts and enthusiasm have brought this idea to life, delivering something very special for the local community and visiting mountain bikers.”

The council will take official ownership of the land in mid-2026. Works to develop the bike park are expected to take several years following development of a masterplan.

City of Victor Harbor Chief Executive Officer Victoria MacKirdy says the 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,” she says.

“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.