Tasmanian tourism boost with three capes track

Thursday, 11 March 2010

Tasmania’s tourism industry could soon have another ace up their sleeve, with the Australian Government setting aside $12.5 million to help construct the $33 million Three Capes Track through one of the world’s most spectacular wilderness areas on the Tasman Peninsula.

Starting at White Beach and ending in Fortescue Bay, the Track will eventually stretch 68 kilometres, taking in Cape Raoul, Cape Pillar, and Cape Hauy. There will be accommodation huts and install water storage facilities along the route.

The Economic Stimulus Plan funded project is expected to create up to 164 jobs and apprenticeships during construction, as well as increase economic activity in regional Australia.

Once completed, the Three Capes Track is expected to inject as much as $188 million into the Tasmanian economy each year.

The remaining funding for the Tracks construction is expected to come from the State Government and private tourism operators. The upgrade of existing tracks are expected to start as soon as next month, with the entire project to be completed by the end of 2012.

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