East Coast market Bushwalking in Tasmania Tasmania is a bushwalking destination of world renown based on its iconic walks such as the Overland Track and, its large protected areas of outstanding natural beauty. These areas attract serious bushwalkers from Australia and around the globe. They also attract many people who are, perhaps, less committed but who nevertheless enjoy bushwalking as a part of their holiday experience. In all, 49% of visitors to Tasmania or 520,000 people - – undertook some kind of bushwalk in the last financial year (Tourism Tasmania, 2014 visitors over 14 years). This figure – excludes Tasmanian’s, of whom around 24% participated in day bushwalks and 5% in overnight bushwalks (latest available figures from ABS, 2007). The number of visitors to Tasmania who go bushwalking has significantly in the past three years after a dip in 2012, as illustrated in the following chart. Bushwalking by visitors to Tasmania, 2008 to 2014 Source: Tourism Tasmania, 2014
East Coast market Bushwalking in Tasmania Tasmania is a bushwalking destination of world renown based on its iconic walks such as the Overland Track and, its large protected areas of outstanding natural beauty. These areas attract serious bushwalkers from Australia and around the globe. They also attract many people who are, perhaps, less committed but who nevertheless enjoy bushwalking as a part of their holiday experience. In all, 49% of visitors to Tasmania – or 520,000 people - undertook some kind of bushwalk in the last financial year (Tourism Tasmania, 2014 – visitors over 14 years). This figure excludes Tasmanian’s, of whom around 24% participated in day bushwalks and 5% in overnight bushwalks (latest available figures from ABS, 2007). The number of visitors to Tasmania who go bushwalking has significantly in the past three years after a dip in 2012, as illustrated in the following chart. Bushwalking by visitors to Tasmania, 2008 to 2014 Source: Tourism Tasmania, 2014