The popular Horsetail Falls Track walk near Queenstown will be extended following the signing of a grant deed between the Tasmanian Government and the West Coast Council.
This $600,000 investment delivers on our election commitment to deliver the second stage of the track to add to the short walk offerings in the area.
Nature-based tourism assets like these ensure we can showcase these beautiful places to visitors and locals alike, and provide a boost to the local economy.
The current 1.2 km track currently takes walkers to a viewing point of the 50-metre waterfall on the lower slopes of Mount Owen, with beautiful mountain views along the way.
The new extension will soon take walkers to a viewing platform on top of the falls offering an exciting and alternative view of the falls.
Importantly, like the current walk, the new walk will be suitable for those with no bushwalking experience to ensure as many people as possible can enjoy the experience.
Our 2021 election commitments build on the existing pipeline of capital works in our National Parks and Reserves, and takes our total investment to over $122 million since 2018.
These investments demonstrate the critical value that we place in our parks and their contribution to the Tasmanian economy and our way of life.