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31 October, 2025
Woorim beach track renamed after late 18-year-old local
MORETON Bay Council has officially renamed the Bribie Island 4WD Track on Woorim Beach to the ‘Harrison Payne 4WD Track’.
Harrison ‘Harry’ Payne was 18 when he tragically lost his life in a 4WD crash on Woorim Beach in May 2021, leaving behind devastated friends and family.
At the General Meeting on July 16, Council voted unanimously to approve the renaming of Ocean Beach Access Track to ‘Harrison Payne Track’. After undergoing public consultation, Council has now officially renamed the track, accompanied by a history board to explain Harry’s connection to the area.
The Harrison Payne Initiative – a not-for-profit started by his family that aims to create change around beach safety, 4WD safety, and road safety – said this was more than a sign on a road.
“Bribie Island was one of Harry’s favourite places, and the 4WD track brought him joy and freedom. To know it now carries his name is deeply emotional for us,” they said in a statement.
“But this renaming is not only about remembrance. It is also about prevention.
“The Harrison Payne 4WD Track is a lasting reminder that driving on our beaches comes with responsibility.”
