ECTT experience The present proposal is for an iconic walk that is accessible to Providing local walking tracks for exercise and fitness all; that can provide a range of different experiences, from day for local people; and walks and multi-day walks on remote coasts and uplands to Enabling, in some sections, shared use with cyclists afternoon strolls around seaside towns. This would be a walk in and horse-riders. which almost everyone who visited the East Coast would step on at some point in their travels. Broadly, the walk could be used in Taken as a whole, the walk would provide step on - step many different ways: off opportunities that other iconic walks in the State are not well able to provide. As noted in the work by the Tasmanian Providing a challenge for committed walkers to Land Conservancy (2012), this is a model that is common in complete the whole route, which could take 18-20 Europe and North America. It provides for a range of days, depending on the route alignment; different experiences and opportunities for accommodation Bringing weekend walkers back time and again to along the way. complete the route; The following is a short description of each 'day stage', Providing day walks for visitors to the area; providing a summary of the start, finish, distance, overnight Providing walking connections between settlements for accommodation and key features along the preliminary ECTT. visitors and residents alike; This gives an over arching illustration of the walking experience from north to south, outlining any optional walks and extension Providing short walk opportunities people with limited along the route. time or capacity; Northern Segment Travellers and residents seeking walk The Northern segment of the walk will appeal to the following: opportunities, particularly at key attractions such as Musselroe Bay, Larapuna Lighthouse, The Multi-day walkers wishing to experience the wilderness Gardens and Binalong Bay; coast and the Bay of Fires; People who regularly travel between Binalong Bay Day walkers holidaying or resident in the region; and St Helens (a cycle route or boat connection would People camping in the area (reportedly up to 30,000 have potential); and people per year); Residents of the settlements seeking walking health and fitness opportunities. STAGE 1 Accommodation: Musselroe Bay Stumpys Bay camping 4 Finish Key features: Stumpys Bay Musselroe Bay Distance: Cape Naturaliste Mount William National Park 9.9km OPTIONAL Day walk from Stumpys Bay to Mount William Summit (11km return loop)
ECTT experience The present proposal is for an iconic walk that is accessible to all; that can provide a range of different experiences, from day walks and multi-day walks on remote coasts and uplands to afternoon strolls around seaside towns. This would be a walk in which almost everyone who visited the East Coast would step on at some point in their travels. Broadly, the walk could be used in many different ways: Providing a challenge for committed walkers to complete the whole route, which could take 18-20 days, depending on the route alignment; Bringing weekend walkers back time and again to complete the route; Providing day walks for visitors to the area; Providing walking connections between settlements for visitors and residents alike; Providing short walk opportunities people with limited time or capacity; Providing local walking tracks for exercise and fitness for local people; and Enabling, in some sections, shared use with cyclists and horse-riders. Taken as a whole, the walk would provide step on - step off opportunities that other iconic walks in the State are not well able to provide. As noted in the work by the Tasmanian Land Conservancy (2012), this is a model that is common in Europe and North America. It provides for a range of different experiences and opportunities for accommodation along the way. The following is a short description of each 'day stage', providing a summary of the start, finish, distance, overnight accommodation and key features along the preliminary ECTT. This gives an over arching illustration of the walking experience from north to south, outlining any optional walks and extension along the route. Northern Segment The Northern segment of the walk will appeal to the following: Multi-day walkers wishing to experience the wilderness coast and the Bay of Fires; Day walkers holidaying or resident in the region; People camping in the area (reportedly up to 30,000 people per year); Travellers and residents seeking walk opportunities, particularly at key attractions such as Musselroe Bay, Larapuna Lighthouse, The Gardens and Binalong Bay; People who regularly travel between Binalong Bay and St Helens (a cycle route or boat connection would have potential); and Residents of the settlements seeking walking health and fitness opportunities. STAGE 1 Musselroe Bay Finish Stumpys Bay Distance: 9.9km Accommodation: Stumpys Bay camping 4 Key features: Musselroe Bay Cape Naturaliste Mount William National Park OPTIONAL Day walk from Stumpys Bay to Mount William Summit (11km return loop)
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