Our Story

Connecting people to nature through trails

Blue Sky Trails Origins

Time spent in nature is time best spent. This is particularly the case when Craig Meinicke thinks back to the freedoms he had as a child on a farm and the bonds he and his own family have formed spending time in nature.

Qualifications in environmental science, a background in civil asset management, and in-depth knowledge and skills in trail design and development led to him creating create Blue Sky Trails with a focus on:

The right trails
In the right place
For the right reasons
With the right systems

Our Team

The team at Blue Sky Trails work with land managers on recreational trail projects across the entire East Coast of Australia.

They bring unique and in-depth expertise in:

  • Project management
  • Sustainable maintenance methodologies
  • Documentation and process design
  • Management and operational plans
  • Training and education
  • Operation models
  • GiS mapping
  • Trail design
  • Data
  • Innovation
  • Auditing
Needless to say when we are not delivering exceptional trail experiences, we are out experiencing trails ourselves. Whilst our roots are in mountain biking we all enjoy connecting to nature, walking, riding, or hiking!

We are a Business for Good

We understand that trails do more than simply connect people to nature—they are a pathway to well-being, resilience, and transformation. That’s why we dedicate a percentage of our revenue to meaningful initiatives that make a difference.

We’re proud to support Trek2Health, an organisation that uses evidence-based, trail-based programs to enhance resilience and improve mental health outcomes for frontline workers facing tough challenges.

In the past we have supported B1G1 and projects that help to save and protect the Daintree rainforest.

Many of our staff choose to give in their own way volunteering into trail care groups helping to maintain and sustain their local trail networks.

Economic growth and jobs through trails is great. Trails also enable social inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and bring physical and mental health benefits that connect and benefit whole communities.