One of our most iconic multi-day walks has reached a significant milestone, with the Three Capes Track, welcoming its 100,000th walker today.
The four-day, three-night walk along the Tasman Peninsula is managed through Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, and takes visitors on a journey through 48-kilometres including the tallest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere.
Minister for Parks, Nick Duigan, said the award-winning walk, has proven to be a resounding success.
"The Three Capes Track is renowned for its world-class ecotourism offering which attracts thousands of visitors to Tasmania every year," Minister Duigan said.
"Featuring some of our most spectacular coastlines and temperate rainforest, the walk attracts more than 11,000 walkers annually, about 85 per cent of which are interstate and international visitors.
"The Three Capes Walk also supports jobs in the broader economy, with 91 per cent who walked the Three Capes Track staying in Tasmania for additional nights before or after their walk."
Georgie Dunn, from Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, was the lucky 100,000th walker.
"I chose to take on the Three Capes Track, after hearing about the experience from my mum and friends who had completed it," Mrs Dunn said.
"Tasmania is one of my favourite places in the world. I'm most looking forward to the unique coastal scenery and seeing Tasman Island."
This is not the first time Mrs Dunn has visited Tasmania to visit the State's fantastic walking tracks, having visited Maria Island in the past for this purpose.
Minister Duigan said our parks and reserves are one of Tasmania's strengths and form a critical part of our 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy.
"We built the now iconic Three Capes Track and we are continuing to provide outstanding experiences with over $90m investment already underway across the State as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future," Minister Duigan said.
"Thanks to all of the Parks staff, including our fantastic Host Rangers who support this award winning walk and world class visitor experiences."
Funds from the walk are reinvested back into the walk and other key sites within the Tasman National Park including Cape Raoul Track, Remarkable Cave, Mount Brown Track, Crescent Bay Track and Fortescue Bay campground and day use facilities.
The funds also support the ongoing monitoring and management of key local natural and cultural values in the park.
