corridor; Management strategies Permit abseiling and rock climbing only at aims to increase visitor involvement in the sites adjacent to Angusvale and park protection; Hutchings Tracks. identifies walking track entry points and appropriate trail material. Encourage users to use clean climbing techniques and to conform to codes of In accordance with the interpretation conduct relevant to their activities. strategy, develop appropriate interpretation at main visitor areas such as Monitor the effect of abseiling and rock- the Den of Nargun, Billy Goat Bend, climbing on vegetation used as belay Angusvale and the Glenaladale Weir site, points. and install adequate signage throughout the Park. Liaise with climbing groups to promote safe use of the Park and help protect park Provide adequate visitor orientation, values. information and safety messages at key visitor areas. Visitor information, Establish and implement monitoring and interpretation and education maintenance schedules for all interpretive Mitchell River National Park lacks facilities. interpretation facilities to enhance visitors’ experience and provoke interest in and Undertake regular evaluation of appreciation of its natural and cultural information and interpretation programs values. related to the Park. The Park offers opportunities to develop Commercial themes related to its diverse environments, tourism operations cultural history, spectacular landscapes, Heritage River qualities, and management of Mitchell River National Park forms part of a the area. tourism in the Gippsland Lakes ‘hub’ Hinterland Tourism Strategy (CNR 1989) and An interpretation strategy is required to plays an important role in the provision of identify key themes and locations for regional tourism opportunities. information and interpretation. Existing brochures require rationalisation and updating. An increasing number of people are using the experience, equipment and organisational Aims aspects of commercial operators to enjoy the Enhance the visitors’ Park experience Park. through a greater understanding and Commercial operators a range of appreciation of cultural and natural adventure activities, including: values. rafting and canoeing; Orientate visitors to the Park and its features. 4WD tours; bushwalking and bicycle riding; Management strategies bush craft and survival skills; Develop and implement an interpretation strategy for the Park which: rock climbing and abseiling. identifies key themes for major visitor Large groups have the potential to cause environmental or social impacts because of nodes and cultural sites (section 3.6); identifies locations of appropriate their size and/or regular use of particular areas interpretative facilities, including for or routes. However, well organised and well the protection of the Heritage River managed tour groups can help minimise
Management strategies Permit abseiling and rock climbing only at the sites adjacent to Angusvale and Hutchings Tracks. Encourage users to use clean climbing techniques and to conform to codes of conduct relevant to their activities. Monitor the effect of abseiling and rock- climbing on vegetation used as belay points. Liaise with climbing groups to promote safe use of the Park and help protect park values. Visitor information, interpretation and education Mitchell River National Park lacks interpretation facilities to enhance visitors’ experience and provoke interest in and appreciation of its natural and cultural values. The Park offers opportunities to develop themes related to its diverse environments, cultural history, spectacular landscapes, Heritage River qualities, and management of the area. An interpretation strategy is required to identify key themes and locations for information and interpretation. Existing brochures require rationalisation and updating. Aims Enhance the visitors’ Park experience through a greater understanding and appreciation of cultural and natural values. Orientate visitors to the Park and its features. Management strategies Develop and implement an interpretation strategy for the Park which: identifies key themes for major visitor nodes and cultural sites (section 3.6); identifies locations of appropriate interpretative facilities, including for the protection of the Heritage River corridor; aims to increase visitor involvement in park protection; identifies walking track entry points and appropriate trail material. In accordance with the interpretation strategy, develop appropriate interpretation at main visitor areas such as the Den of Nargun, Billy Goat Bend, Angusvale and the Glenaladale Weir site, and install adequate signage throughout the Park. Provide adequate visitor orientation, information and safety messages at key visitor areas. Establish and implement monitoring and maintenance schedules for all interpretive facilities. Undertake regular evaluation of information and interpretation programs related to the Park. Commercial tourism operations Mitchell River National Park forms part of a tourism ‘hub’ in the Gippsland Lakes Hinterland Tourism Strategy (CNR 1989) and plays an important role in the provision of regional tourism opportunities. An increasing number of people are using the experience, equipment and organisational aspects of commercial operators to enjoy the Park. Commercial operators a range of adventure activities, including: rafting and canoeing; 4WD tours; bushwalking and bicycle riding; bush craft and survival skills; rock climbing and abseiling. Large groups have the potential to cause environmental or social impacts because of their size and/or regular use of particular areas or routes. However, well organised and well managed tour groups can help minimise
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