New bush track proposal to boost Tasmanian economy
BUSHWALKERS could soon be able to hike directly from central Hobart into Tasmania's southwest wilderness.
BUSHWALKERS will be able to hike directly from central Hobart into Tasmania's southwest wilderness on a new walk proposed to rival the iconic Overland Track.
Backed by the state and federal governments, the new 80km multi-day all-weather walk would take travellers over Mt Wellington across ridgetops to the pristine mountains of the Snowy Ranges in the Huon Valley, The Mercuryreports.
Largely using existing tracks, the high-level walk would treat travellers to some of the state's most stunning mountaintop views and could also provide a much-needed boost for communities hit by the downturn in the timber industry.
The walk is projected to attract 10,000 walkers a year, as well as inject $188 million a year and create 1563 jobs for the Tasman peninsula.
Read more about the wilderness walk planned for Tasmania at The Mercury.
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