Hornibrook Bridge Cycleway
The Moreton Bay Cycleway currently crosses the vast Bramble Bay via the Hornibrook Bridge, between Brighton and Clontarf.
The Hornibrook Bridge is a heritage listed bridge, and was considered the longest in the southern hemisphere when it was opened in 1935. It's still the longest bridge in the country, and is unfortunately in dire need of refurbishment.
The bridge was closed to vehicle traffic in 1979 when the Houghton Highway opened parallell. The cycleway now runs along a bitumen strip down the middle of the bridge but due to stresses from the bridge has become a frustratingly bumpy ride and is presently no fun at all to cycle along. Local fishermen can usually be found on either side of the cycleway, and on weekends there's often children and the like as well, so you may have to exercise care at these times.
The new Houghton Highway Bridge currently under construction will feature a cycle lane and fishing platforms, so it will hopefully be a much more pleasant ride. Until then this is one of two few ways to cross the North Pine River, and the only one in the area.
Hornibrook Bridge Cycleway Map
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