The Hodgman Liberal Government is a strong supporter of Tasmania’s award-winning tourism sector, and we are committed to growing the sector to create jobs and grow the economy.
The Three Capes Track is the new jewel in the crown of Tasmania’s wilderness walks, and I am very pleased to announce that Parks and Wildlife will be advertising this weekend for tenders to complete Stage three of the Three Capes Track.
This is the final stage of the project and will complete the extraordinary Three Capes walking experience on the Tasman Peninsula.
I am also pleased to advise bookings have now exceeded the 10,000 mark, which is a phenomenal result that confirms the Three Capes Track as one of the world’s top tourism destinations.
It validates the Government’s policy of unlocking our national parks and reserves to sensitive and appropriate tourism developments that showcase our world-class natural assets, while providing significant economic and social benefits to regional areas.
Stage three will see an upgrade to the Cape Raoul and Shipstern lookout tracks that will complement the existing walking experience operating on the eastern side of the peninsula or be an amazing day walk in its own right, and provide walkers with the opportunity to experience all Three Capes. The Cape Raoul and Shipstern lookout tracks will be upgraded to a class 3 dry boot standard track consistent with the existing Three capes experience and will be available for any walker with a valid PWS visitor pass.
The tenders will be for the construction of the tracks and provision of helicopter services required for the supply of material for the tracks upgrade. Work will also be undertaken to expand the car park at the start of the Cape Raoul track and install long overdue toilet facilities in this location.
The works will take around two years to complete and will provide for up to 20 jobs during this period, which is great news for the Tasman Peninsula and further demonstrates the Government’s commitment to providing employment opportunities in our regional communities.
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