Beach to Beach Shared Path

Beach to Beach Riverwalk Footpath

The Beach to Beach Shared Path is a community-driven project to create an approximately 11-kilometre active transport and recreational route between North Haven Breakwall and Pilot Beach in the Camden Haven, integrating existing pathway infrastructure with new path connections and supporting facilities.

Developed in partnership with the Beach to Beach Pathway Committee and community volunteers, the project links key destinations including North Haven, Laurieton and Dunbogan, through a combination of existing and new pathway infrastructure, providing opportunities for walking, cycling, exercise and recreation while showcasing the region's natural environment.

The first sections of pathway were constructed in 2003 on the Laurieton side of the Camden Haven Inlet. Since then, Council has continued to plan, design and construct additional sections of the route to address missing links as funding becomes available.

In October 2023, Eire Construction Pty Ltd was awarded the construction contract for Stage D3, with works completed in June 2024. In December 2024, Frontier Assembly Pty Ltd was awarded the construction contract for Stage D5, which was completed in August 2025. The opening of Stage D5 delivered an iconic over-water boardwalk and extended the pathway network to more than 8 kilometres of completed route.

The Beach to Beach Shared Path remains a long-term project, with future sections to be delivered subject to planning, design, approvals and funding availability.

Route information

Route information and accessibility

The Beach to Beach Shared Path consists of a combination of purpose-built shared pathways, boardwalks, local pathways and existing infrastructure connections.

While recently constructed sections have been designed to contemporary standards applicable at the time of construction, some existing infrastructure along the route predates current shared path design standards and may have different widths, gradients and configurations.

Users are encouraged to plan their journey and exercise care when travelling along the route, particularly where the pathway transitions between newer and older infrastructure.

Dunbogan bridge section

Shared pathway connections have been provided on both approaches to Dunbogan Bridge as part of the Beach to Beach Shared Path project.

The bridge itself contains an existing pedestrian footpath that forms part of the route. This footpath remains in its original configuration and predates current shared path design standards. As a result, the bridge section differs from recently constructed sections of the Beach to Beach Shared Path in terms of width and layout.

Users are encouraged to plan their journey and exercise care when travelling along this portion of the route, particularly where the pathway transitions between newer and older infrastructure.

Project benefits

  • Progressively delivers up to 11 kilometres of pathway connections, containing both new and older infrastructure between North Haven, Laurieton and Camden Head
  • Improves opportunities by linking both new and older infrastructure to enable walking, cycling and other active transport throughout the Camden Haven, encouraging non-motor vehicle travel in the community
  • Enhances connectivity between residential areas, recreation spaces and local destinations
  • Encourages healthy lifestyles and outdoor recreation
  • Includes where practicable high-quality infrastructure such as raised boardwalks, viewing areas and LED lighting.

Upcoming stages

The next steps and dates in the Beach to Beach Shared Path project include:

Activity Timeframe  Status
Draft environmental studies and completing additional fauna site surveys  July 2021 Complete
Finalise detailed design for all sections and completion of Environmental Reports August - September 2021 Complete
Submission of DA for Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP) assessment and determination. Opportunity for community feedback October 2021 Complete
Expected DA determination announcement from NRPP  June - July 2022 Complete
DA and EIS approved July 2022 Complete
Tendering of section D3 2022/23 Complete
Award of Construction contract Oct 2023 Complete
Construction for Section D3  July 2024  Complete
Tendering of Stage D5 October 2024 Complete
 Award of Construction Contract December 2024 Complete
 Construction for Stage D5 April 2025 Complete
 Additional funding and construction of remaining pathways Future Years