Cyclists now have a safer and more direct route to Brisbane Airport following the opening of a new 600-metre extension to the Moreton Bay Cycleway.
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The shared path between Schneider Road in Eagle Farm and Viola Place at the airport precinct fills what had been a significant gap in the cycle network. Riders travelling from Brisbane’s southside via the Gateway Bridge now have improved access to the airport.
Dozens of cyclists attended a free pop-up coffee station along the new path on its first morning of opening.
The path varies between 2.5 and 3 metres in width, accommodating cyclists and pedestrians. Solar-powered LED lighting provides safer travel at all hours. Wayfinding signage and line marking guide users on their journey. The project also included reconstructing a weir and creating a new waterway crossing.
Around 25,000 people travel to Brisbane Airport each day for work. That workforce is expected to grow by around 20,000 over the next 20 years.
The airport precinct plans to support active transport options over the coming years. The draft 2026 Master Plan includes a number of initiatives over the next five years to boost active transport across the precinct, offering a lower-cost and healthier way for people to get to work.
About the Moreton Bay Cycleway
The Moreton Bay Cycleway is a collection of shared paths and cycle routes along 150 kilometres of the Brisbane coastline. Once complete, it may become one of the longest cycleways on the east coast of Australia.
The cycleway spans three local government areas and already connects popular destinations including the Redcliffe Peninsula, Sandgate and Shorncliffe foreshore, and the Wynnum-Manly foreshore, extending south to Redland Bay. The system also connects to the broader cycling network including the Gateway Bridge Bikeway, Kedron Brook Bikeway, Jim Soorley Bikeway and the Gateway North Bikeway.
The newly opened section took approximately eight months to complete, with construction beginning in late May 2025 and finishing in late January 2026.
For Hamilton residents and those living in nearby suburbs, the path improves access to major employment hubs including the airport, TradeCoast Central and the future Northshore Hamilton precinct.
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The Moreton Bay Cycleway extension at Brisbane Airport represents more than just 600 metres of new pavement. It’s a practical demonstration of how infrastructure improvements can enhance connectivity, support sustainable transport choices, and make active commuting a realistic option for thousands of workers.
Published 31-January-2026
