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

                                                                                           TRAIL USER
                                                                                           SURVEY
                                                                                           July 2018
                                                                                           Tourism Nossa are currently developing a Trails Master Plan for the No
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                                                                                           Recently           useruser survey
                                                                                                                   survey was results
                                                                                                                               conducted to gain a better understand
                                                                                           use and demand in the region. The following is a snapshot of the surve
                  In an effort to understand the existing trends in trail
                  use across the Noosa Shire a trail user survey was




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                  conducted. The online survey consisted of a survey
                  and an interactive map where users could drop
                  pins locating existing trails or potential new trail
                  opportunities. The survey was distributed widely
                  to networks of trail user groups, Tourism Noosa
                  and Noosa Shire Council as well as on social media.
                                                                                                                         responses
                                                                                                                                                              63%
                  It garnered 294 responses.

                  The survey proved a useful tool in providing an                                 37          %
                                                                                                                                                              within Noosa
                  insight into trail-use patterns and preferences for                             outside Noosa
                                                                                                  (1 response outside QLD)
                  trails and development locations. It also identified
                  where respondents used trails, how often and in
                  some cases barriers to participation.


                                                                                                                                         32%
OSA               Common responses from the survey indicated:

                  •    Trail users are multi-disciplinary, participating
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                                                                                                         27% o f ex plo rati on

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                       in a range of trail-based recreation activities.

                       By developing trails and facilities, many locations                                                                       21%

RVEY                   throughout the project area (including in urban
                       settings) have the potential to encourage and
                       attract new people to trail-based activities.
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               • There is a lack of advanced trails to challenge
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                  •    There is a preference for trails in scenic locations
                       and unique environments.
                                                                                                       2%         1%                                              0%

              294 •    Visits to trails in the Noosa Shire are regular with
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                                                                                                                                                  55-64
                                                                                                                                                          65-74

                       most respondents indicating they visit weekly,                                                                                             75 +
                       monthly or several times a year.
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        responses                                                                          m o de of ex plorati on
                  •    Camping is the preferred accommodation type
                       if staying overnight.
                                                                                                                       int                                                              61
                                        63     %
                                                                                                                                                             51%
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                  •    Signage, amenities and trail information need
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