2021-03-09 P&E Agenda - Item 5 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Trail Masterplan

                          These factors will heavily influence a user’s decision-         Also of note is the opportunity presented by the
                          making process determining which trails, networks,              increased demand for nature-based experiences.
                          regions and destinations they visit and use to satisfy          In meeting this demand with creative and sustainable
                          their recreational interests.                                   trail development, land managers can integrate
                                                                                          specific tools, infrastructure, technology and
                          Importantly, when the demand for diverse and
                                                                                          communication strategies that educate the visitor,
                          high-quality trail infrastructure is met by a region, the
                                                                                          be they local or visitor, on Noosa’s indigenous
                          outcomes are notable in terms of economic stimulus,
                                                                                          culture, native flora and fauna, and local
                          be that via direct visitation spend (accommodation,
                                                                                          environmental projects. Trail networks therefore
                          food etc.), facilitation (hire equipment, activity specific
                                                                                          become a way of sensitively delivering people
                          purchases, tours, events) or flow-on employment
                                                                                          into an environment, helping them understand that
                          (build, maintenance, services, hospitality, supplies)
                                                                                          environment and in doing so creates a connection
                          and associated secondary spend.
                                                                                          and value proposition – visitors appreciate the
                                                                                                                      landscapes and its
                                                                                                                      biodiversity, and so are
                                                                                                                      more engaged and
                                                                                                                      attuned to helping protect
                                                                                                                      and champion that
                                                                                                                      environment.




                          Barriers
                          Barriers for each trail user type vary, some of the barriers identified in this planning process are outlined below.



                            Trail Type                      Barriers

                            Bushwalking / urban walk        •    Availability of trail-related information
                            / trail running                 •    Safe place to park car
                                                            •    Accessibility of trailheads, public amenities and potable water


                            Mountain bike                   •    Perceptions of mountain biking
                                                            •    Limited understanding of the benefits
                                                            •    Undersupply and inaccessibility of appropriate trails
                                                            •    Restricted opportunity for skill building and progression
                                                            •    Availability of trail-related information


                            Equestrian                      •    Expense of owning a horse
                                                            •    Availability of trail information
                                                            •    Undersupply of trails close to agistment and that are horse specific
                                                            •    Suitable vehicle and horse float parking area


                            Paddle                          •    Expense and transport of equipment
                                                            •    Unclear progression pathways
                                                            •    Paddle trail map




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