Sea Otter Starts with a Bang! 

The inaugural Sea Otter Australia Summit.

Anna Beck 23.10.2025

Before the racing and expo kicks off at the Bateman’s Bay Sea Otter HQ, a group of dedicated behind the scenes drivers have been meeting for the inaugural Sea Otter Australia Summit. With guest speakers featuring a range of experiences from tech innovation to land management, the psychology performance and inclusivity, it’s been an exciting and engaging two days of motivating speakers and group panels to investigate new and exciting mountain biking ideas. 

Presenter’s included AMB’s Mind Body Bike contributor and PhD, Kath Bicknell of intelligentaction.cc, who brought electric enthusiasm to the stage while discussing how to harness brain power on the trails

Tonight, the official 2025 Land Managers Awards for Excellence in Recreation was also announced.

  • Excellence in Recreation Accessibility Winner: Forestry Corporation, NSW
  • Excellence in Community engagement for Recreation asset use Winner: Redland Council, QLD
  • Excellence in Recreation Infrastructure Winner: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
  • Excellence in Recreation destination management (promotion and maintenance) Winner: Dorset Council, Tasmania