Opportunities the bypass will create and how Rattler fits in
THERE is some concern about the proposed bypass taking business away from Gympie. But the bypass can offer great opportunities, including for active tourism.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
THERE is some concern about the proposed bypass taking business away from Gympie. But the bypass can offer great opportunities, including for active tourism.
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As a cyclist the Old Bruce Highway is fantastic.
Thirty kilometres of good quality road with few cars.
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Sure, it was a fun change to cycle over Mt Coot-tha recently, but I far prefer our quiet, sealed, rural roads which have fewer potholes than Brisbane roads.
The roads around Gympie are scenic and have varying levels of challenge.
Maybe the Rattler could have a goods wagon that people could put bikes on so they could then cycle through the Valley or back to Gympie.
Then there are the mountain bike trails at Victory Forest. The esplanade and bike paths at Tin Can Bay are an excellent resource for families.
For those who prefer to walk there are trails up mountains and along the river.
Then there are places on the Mary River and in Imbil and Kandanga where kayaks and paddle boards can be launched.
How about competition where people send in their favourite cycle, run, or walk routes, or water activity in the region along with a couple of photos?
This would get us locals appreciating the great things we have.
It will also encourage us to be more active and healthy.
Meanwhile the competition would also be a basis for an "Active Gympie" tourist promotion.
People would be encouraged to stay over in the region and be active on foot, on bike or on the water.
Dan Stewart,
Councillor, Division 5,
Gympie Regional Council
Originally published as Opportunities the bypass will create and how Rattler fits in
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