Feedback sought on improving Tasmania’s visitor experience at the 'Edge of the World'

Consultation has commenced on enhancing Tasmania’s visitor experience at the Edge of the World site at Arthur River.

The coastal township of Arthur River is Tasmania’s westernmost town and is known as ‘The Edge of the World’. Surrounded by dense rainforest and named after the wild river that runs from the mountains to the sea, Arthur River is a great base for exploring the Tarkine wilderness, Tasmania’s largest tract of temperate rainforest.

It’s also a real favourite with bushwalkers, fishing enthusiasts and four-wheel drivers as the area offers the opportunity to get off the beaten track and into the wild.

Tasmanian Minister for Parks, Nick Duigan, said the area at the mouth of the Arthur River is renowned for having the cleanest air on the planet adding “it has grown from a humble lookout to a must-see attraction on Tasmania’s rugged West Coast.

“As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, The Tasmanian Government has committed $2.75 million to upgrade site facilities and infrastructure, improve the visitor experience and protect the values that make the place special.

“Feedback is now being sought, along with a community walk and talk to be held at the site on Sunday 24th November.

The Tasmanian Government acknowledges that this site is not only an important visitor destination but is a landscape of importance for Tasmanian Aboriginal people as part of the Western Tasmania Aboriginal Cultural Landscape, a National Heritage Place protected under the Australian Government’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

“Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and consultants Inspiring Place will be onsite later this month," added Minister Duigan.

“A concept plan will be developed outlining the proposed scope of works, including improvements to road access, carpark location and layout, walking facilities, toilets, shelter and picnic facilities, information and signage.

“Feedback at this early stage will ensure that the concept design for the site considers and protects its natural and globally significant cultural heritage values.”

Concept plans are expected to be released for broader community consultation next year.

To find out more information or to join the ‘walk and talk’ event contact: edgeoftheworldproject@parks.tas.gov.au.

Image. Credit: North West Tasmania