Final Options Study complete
Fitzgerald Frisby Landscape Architecture presented final Inglis River Walking Track Options Study report to Council.
Work Commences
Tender has been released to market and construction will commence in 2025.
Project 2 Complete
Works complete on project 2 (Esplanade to Wynyard Cemetery).
Project 5 Starts
Works commence on project 5 (Golf Links Road).
Project 5 Completed
Works scheduled to complete on project 5 (Golf Links Road).
Inglis River Walking Track Upgrade
The Inglis River Walking Track is a valued community asset, winding through the scenic Inglis River reserve and providing important recreation and environmental benefits. Council has progressively planned and delivered improvements to ensure the track remains safe, accessible and resilient into the future.
Following extensive studies and planning, two projects have now been funded and are moving into delivery:
Project 5 – Golf Links Rd (Complete)
Project 5 works commenced in February 2026 and were completed in May 2026.
Council undertook the works, which included an 18 m span x 2 m wide pedestrian bridge across the creek gully, installed parallel to the road, and sections of new boardwalk at both ends.
Inglis River Walking Track Bridge
Completed Project 5 Bridge Golf Links Rd Wynyard
Key improvements included:
Retention of the existing access track/boardwalk to the river’s edge at the eastern end.
A new asphalt overlay to the existing carpark and bollards to delineate the walkway.
Removal of the existing timber stair and bridge structures to improve amenity.
Retention of the threatened and sensitive paperbark tree ecosystem, with the boardwalk skirting the edge of the paperbarks.
Note: As part of this project, the existing lower riverside track was replaced with a new alignment on higher ground, while the existing boardwalk access to the river’s edge, kayak launch and fishing spot at the eastern end of the project was retained. To minimise disruption, the lower track remained open for as long as possible during construction, and downtime between closure of the old track and opening of the new alignment was kept to a minimum. This realignment reflected the outcomes of earlier studies and was necessary to improve flood resilience and help protect sensitive and threatened paperbark habitat and the surrounding ecosystem, with the lower track loop closed at the conclusion of the project.
Project 2 – Esplanade to Cemetery (Complete)
Project 2 - Complete
Project 2 - Complete
Project 2 - Complete
Project 2 - Complete
Project 2 during construction
Project 2 during construction
Project 2 during construction
Project 2 Plans
Project 2 construction commenced on Monday 22 September 2025 and was completed in December 2025.
This stage addressed long-standing issues of flooding, erosion and safety by relocating the track to higher ground and improving pedestrian connections.
Key improvements include:
New 2.0 m wide fine gravel track alignment on higher ground adjacent to The Esplanade.
Safer pedestrian crossings with new kerb ramps and signage at the Table Cape Road / Esplanade intersection.
Reduced road width at the west end of The Esplanade to improve safety and accommodate the track (with short-term kerbside parking restrictions).
Formalised carpark at the end of Austin Street with new asphalt seal, including sealing of Cemetery Road.
Removal of old stair structures no longer fit for purpose.
Native revegetation works to restore habitat, improve biodiversity, and support key species such as the Azure Kingfisher.
Nearby residents have already been mailed with construction details, including alignment, kerb relocation, and temporary parking changes. Broader community updates will be provided through Council’s website and social media as works progress.
Environmental & Community Outcomes
Both projects build on Council’s earlier Options Study and Natural Values Assessment, ensuring that works are designed to:
Improve safety and accessibility.
Protect the river environment from erosion and flood damage.
Enhance biodiversity through targeted revegetation and weed management.
Provide long-term amenity for the community and visitors.
Council continues to work closely with Wynyard Landcare to deliver revegetation and habitat restoration as part of these projects.
Project News
News [UPDATED] Inglis River Walking Track Upgrade Continues
News Inglis River Walking Track Upgrade (Project 2: Esplanade to Cemetery)
News Another Tree Planting Day is coming up!
News Traffic Alert – Golf Links Road, Wynyard
Last updated: 16 April 2026.