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Pine Rivers
cycling
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guide

PINE RIVERS SHIRE COUNCIL

www.pinerivers.qld.gov.au 3480 6666 1
 A Vision for our
Active Community
The Pine Rivers community will foster active
living through incidental and deliberate
activity in daily life. This will benefit the
community socially, environmentally and
economically whilst promoting the physical
and mental wellbeing of all residents
and visitors to our Shire.
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A Message from the Mayor
Physical activity has the potential to
bring health, social, environmental
and economic benefits to our
community.
Unfortunately, research has shown that less
than half of the community is participating
in physical activity and the number of
times per week people are active is steadily
declining. Of significant importance is the
fact that children are becoming less active.
Being active is essential to staying healthy
and happy and improves our general
well-being. While most people would
acknowledge that being physically active is
important, actually being physically active is
proving difficult for many.
Council is committed to providing our
residents with opportunities for recreational
and sporting activities that will enhance our
way of life and improve our health.
I trust you will get a lot of enjoyment out
of this brochure and while there are many
health benefits in cycling and walking, there
are also many benefits in enjoying the visual
beauty of the Shire along the way.
CR YVONNE CHAPMAN
MAYOR
 How Much Activity
is Needed for
Health Benefits?
The Heart Foundation
recommends that people
include at least 30 minutes of
moderate intensity physical
activity (such as brisk walking,
cycling) on most days of the
week. This can be easily
included in your lifestyle by
breaking it down to three
10-minute sessions per day.
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‘Just Walk it’ Program
Just Walk It is another great way to keep fit while meeting
new people in your local area at the same time. It is a
program sponsored by the Heart Foundation that provides
an enjoyable social environment for people to participate in
regular physical activity, and best of all it’s free! There are a
number of walking groups who meet regularly in Pine Rivers.
For further information call (07) 3480 6666.
Cycling and Pedestrian Tips
for Path Users
• Keep as far left as possible and don’t block the path
• Acknowledge others –use eye contact and other body
language to acknowledge the signals and presence of
other path users
• Be predictable – don’t suddenly change direction or
stop without warning, this may cause accidents
• Teach children to check for others when using or
crossing a path
• Give people on bicycles and wheeled recreational
devices room to pass
• Make sure you can see and be seen – wear light
coloured or reflective clothing
• Hear and be heard. Cyclists use your bell (by law, you
must have one)
• Give way when required – cyclists must give way to
pedestrians. Skaters and rollerbladers must give way to
cyclists and pedestrians
• Watch your speed – cyclists should ride at a speed to
match the conditions. Go slower around pedestrians
• Keep dogs on a short lead.
 Cycling on Roads
Safe Road Cycling Public Transport
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You should use a bicycle lane whenever possible
You should dismount to walk across pedestrian crossings and
and Bicycles
signalised intersections
• You can ride in a bus, transit or bicycle lane
• You can turn right from either the right or left lane of a multi-
lane roundabout – if you use the left lane you must give way
to traffic exiting the roundabout since you are changing lanes
• You can overtake other vehicles on the left unless they are
signalling and turning left
• You can ride in a traffic lane, but you should use the road
shoulder whenever possible
• You can ride two abreast but stay within 1.5m of each other
• Take care at narrow bridges and roundabouts. When entering
a single lane roundabout watch for other vehicles when Phone Transinfo 13 12 30 or go online www.transinfo.qld.gov.au
merging with traffic. to check out bus and train services available to you.

Trains
Bicycles are permitted on Citytrain services excluding the following
peak flow service times: between 7 – 9.30am inbound and between
3 – 6.30pm outbound.

Passengers with fold-up bicycles are permitted to travel on the

Cycling on Rural Roads in the Shire Citytrain network at anytime as long as the bicycle is contained in a
carry bag with the following dimensions: 79cm x 59cm x 36cm.
These routes are more suited to experienced sport and touring
cyclists with good fitness levels. Be prepared for:
Remember that cycling is prohibited on stations, overbridges and
• Undulating (hilly) terrain underpasses.
• Motor vehicles travelling at higher speeds
Parking rails are provided at all train stations and bicycle lockers
• Heavy industrial vehicles can be made available for a nominal fee.
• Punctures and emergencies – take sufficient food, water and
spare equipment. Call Citytrain on (07) 3606 5555 for more information.
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 Know these signs
Bike Route Bicycles Only
These signs provide information on the route, distances and Only cyclists may use the path or roadway.
destinations so cyclists can find their way around a cycling
network.

Bike Route Markers
These smaller signs provide directions to help cyclists find
their way around cycling networks.
Bicycle Lane
Part of the road is designated for use by cyclists. These
can either be on the vehicle carriageway or separate from
it. When a bicycle lane has been designated, cyclists
should wherever possible, try to use this lane.

Road Ahead
Warns cyclists and pedestrians that a road crosses the
Shared Path bikeway or shared path ahead.
For use by cyclists, those in wheelchairs and pedestrians.
Cyclists as well as other wheeled recreational devices
including skateboards, scooters and rollerblades must be
aware that pedestrians have the right of way on shared paths. Bicycle Prohibition
Bicycles are not permitted where this sign is displayed.
Note: A footpath is similar to a shared path but is not signed.
In Queensland a cyclist can legally use a footpath unless
signed with a bicycle prohibition sign.
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 Bike Map Index
Map 1 Kallangur / Dakabin 12

Map 2 Kallangur / North Lakes / Mango Hill 14

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Map 14 Arana Hills / Ferny Hills 38 #SJTCBOF

Map 15 Everton Hills / Arana Hills 40

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MAP 1 MAP 1
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MAP 2 MAP 2
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MAP 3 MAP 3
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MAP 4 MAP 4
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MAP 5 MAP 5
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MAP 6 MAP 6
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Training
Tracks

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MAP 7 MAP 7
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MAP 8 MAP 8
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MAP 9 MAP 9
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MAP 10 MAP 10
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MAP 11 MAP 11
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MAP 12 MAP 12
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Training
Tracks

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MAP 13 MAP 13
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MAP 14 MAP 14
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MAP 15 MAP 15
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 Top Cycling and Walking Spots
in the Shire

1
Pine Rivers Park (Gympie Road, Strathpine): A great picnic spot
and playground for the children (page 28, map 9).

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Dohles Rocks foreshore and Osprey House (Dohles Rocks Road,
Griffin): Experience the beauty of the mangrove ecosystem and the
migratory birds that visit annually (east of map 7).

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Pine Rivers Heritage Museum at Old Petrie Town (Dayboro Road,
Kurwongbah): Visit YMCA Old Petrie Town for a trip down memory
lane. The historic village and Heritage Museum provide a snapshot
of the life of yesteryear. Museum open Wed – Fri 10am – 3pm,
Sat 10am –2pm and Sunday, October–March: 9am – 2pm and
April–September: 10am – 3pm (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day,

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Anzac Day and Good Friday). Phone: 3285 7213 (page 21, map 5)

Lake Samsonvale (Forgan Road, Joyner): Great spot to put a snag

on the BBQ. Enjoy the serene surrounds of the Shire’s major water
supply (west of map 6).

5 Maiala Park (Mt Glorious): Listen to the sounds of the whip birds
as you meander through the cool and calming rainforest.
Enjoy the walking trails and picnic grounds (west of map 11).

6 Various watercourses which run through some of the built-up areas

of the Shire may be explored using the pathway networks e.g.
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Freshwater Creek, Kallangur (page 16–18: map 3, 4)
North Pine River (Mungarra Reserve), Petrie (page 23: map 6)
• Four Mile Creek, Strathpine (page 24–28: map 7, 8, 9)
• South Pine River, Eatons Hill (page 30: map 10)
• Sandy Creek, Albany Creek (page 31, 37: map 10, 13)
• Cabbage Tree Creek, Arana/Everton Hills (page 38–40:
map 14, 15)
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 Handy Numbers:
Pine Rivers Shire Council
(07) 3480 6666 www.pinerivers.qld.gov.au

Cycling and Walking Path Maintenance

(07) 3480 6666 – we appreciate your input

Visitor Information Centre

(07) 3205 4793

Bicycle Queensland (Advocacy)

(07) 3844 1144 www.bq.org.au

Cycling Queensland cycle racing/club contacts

(07) 3390 1477 www.qld.cycling.org.au

Queensland Transport Land Transport

and Safety Division
(07) 3253 4437 www.transport.qld.gov.au/cycling

Petrie Police: (07) 3285 0222

Ferny Grove Police: (07) 3851 4499

In an emergency dial 000

Pine Rivers Shire Council

PO Box 5070
STRATHPINE QLD 4500
Phone: (07) 3480 6666
Fax: (07 3480 6710
Email: customer_service@pinerivers.qld.gov.au
Web: www.pinerivers.qld.gov.au

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