North-East Bioregional Network president Todd Dudley said the government's expressions of interest process - which promotes the construction of nature-based tourism - has taken further opportunities away from the coast's struggling tourism industry.

Upon completion next year, the North-East Mountain Bike Trail Network will span 88 kilometres and feature six trails.

The network has already gained a reputation as one of the country's best mountain bike facilities and there are plans for accommodation to be built at the network's Blue Tiers track, as part of the government's EOI process.

While the accommodation is expected to attract thousands of visitors a year, Mr Dudley is concerned that a new attraction takes eyes away from the East Coast.

"There are accommodation options already available in Pyengana, Weldborough, Derby and St Helens and you can camp at the Blue Tiers if you want to be close to its natural beauty," he said.

"At the same time the state government is trying to privatise the use of public land, it continues to cut funding and staffing for Parks and Wildlife staff.

"The Break O'Day Council will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and insurance costs associated with these tracks as well. How much will this cost?"

Environment Minister Matthew Groom did not share Mr Dudley's concern, however, and said the mountain bike trail tourism proposal was still under consideration.

East Coast Regional Tourism Organisation chief executive Ruth Dowtry believes the mountain bike trail network provides a great tourism opportunity for all businesses.

"I think there's room for everybody," she said.

"Mountain bikers come to the state to mountain bike. So it's up to the existing tourism operators to provide something on the East Coast that mountain bikers will want as well."