New 4WD, mountain bike tracks planned for Litchfield National Park
NEW four-wheel-drive tracks and mountain bike tracks are planned for Litchfield National Park
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NEW four-wheel-drive tracks and mountain bike tracks are planned for Litchfield National Park.
The NT Government yesterday unveiled a draft management plan calling on Territorians to provide input into the future direction of the park, which receives around 330,000 visitors a year.
Parks and Wildlife Minister Bess Price said the new plan proposed several developments and opportunities for the park.
“Litchfield National Park is renowned for spectacular waterfalls, safe swimming and opportunities to experience the rugged landscapes of the Top End,” Ms Price said.
“In the plan new recreation sites and activities will be opened and promoted, providing visitors with new and exciting opportunities, assisting in dispersing visitors and protecting the natural values.”
Developments proposed include new four-wheel drive tracks, more half-day walks, new mountain bike tracks, potential new visitor sites at Horse Paddock Creek, the Eastern Escarpment and the East Reynolds, indigenous tours and adventure-based activities. The draft plan will also focus on threats to the park’s landscapes and biodiversity by implementing the Litchfield National Park Integrated Conservation Strategy.
The park is one of the most popular in the Top End due to its close proximity to Darwin.
The new plan comes three years after the NT Government revoked the previous plan introduced by the former Labor government. At the time, former CLP parks and wildlife minister Matt Conlan “disallowed” the Litchfield National Park Plan of Management in Parliament, saying it had failed to address the concerns of the tourism industry.
However, a Government spokeswoman said yesterday the park was still in fact being managed under this exact plan.
The new draft plan is open for public comment until November 27. Copies of the plan can be downloaded at parks andwildlife.nt.gov.au/consult.
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