A number of parks around the state are now more accessible to Tasmanians with disabilities. Minister for Parks Nick Duigan said upgrades had occurred at Goblin Forest, the Stanley Nut Reserve and at Ferndene. These accessibility upgrades follow on from works completed to the Dove Lake boardwalk in December 2023.
“Every Tasmanian should have the opportunity to enjoy our world-class national parks, which is exactly what our Government has delivered these upgrades,” Minister Duigan said.
“We encourage people to visit some of our more unique national parks and reserves and the Ferndene project will allow people of all abilities to enjoy the wet eucalypt walk.
“The recent safety and experience improvements at the iconic Nut State Reserve have been well received, with visitors now able to walk along a track that connects Godfreys Beach to The Nut car park.
“The Nut State Reserve now also includes an all-access track featuring handrails, widened paths and a more gradual slope built from The Nut Café to the base of the Zig Zag track.
“At Goblin Forest, improvements to accessibility have been completed, with the walk including passing bays and the installation of a new decking system to improve wheelchair accessibility.”
The Tasmanian Government has invested $565,000 into these projects as part of our commitment to deliver for Tasmanians.
“There were also recent works completed at Tasman National Park with the installation of a new foot bridge. The new bridge improved safe access to Canoe Bay for visitors and is resistant to corrosion and supports more people than the previous wire bridge,” Minister Duigan said.
“Additionally, works to replace a section of track on Mount Rufus at the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park have been completed.
“Our Government is commitment to improving the visitor experience in our unique parks and reserves across Tasmania.”
Minister for Disability Services, Jo Palmer, said it’s great to see Tasmanians have more accessible options to our picturesque locations.
“Ensuring our natural spaces can be enjoyed by everyone is another example of our government’s strong commitment to creating a truly inclusive Tasmania,” Minister Palmer said.
“These upgrades open the way for Tasmanians, visitors and tourists with disability to experience the freedom and beauty of our parks alongside their families and communities.
“This is what accessibility is all about – making sure everyone has the opportunity to connect with the places that make our state so extraordinary.”
For more information, visit https://parks.tas.gov.au/
