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Hume Region Significant Tracks and Trails Strategy 2014-2023 Hume Region Significant Tracks and Trails Strategy 2014-2023 Disclaimer The information contained in this report is intended for the specific use of the within named party to which it is addressed ("the communityvibe client") only. All recommendations by communityvibe are based on information provided by or on behalf of the communityvibe client and communityvibe has relied on such information being correct at the time this report is prepared. communityvibe shall take no responsibility for any loss or damage caused to the communityvibe client or to any third party whether direct or consequential as a result of or in any way arising from any unauthorised use of this report or any recommendations contained within. Report Date and Version: FINAL July 2014 Endorsed by the Hume Region Local Government Network Images Front cover photos courtesy of Mt Buller-Mt Stirling Resort (horse riding) and Finish Line Events (mountain bike riding). All other photos courtesy of communityvibe unless otherwise stated. Prepared By Wendy Holland, Shaun Quayle and Stephen Trompp 5 Allison St, BENDIGO VIC 3550. Ph: 0438 433 555. E: [email protected] W: www.communityvibe.com.au www.communityvibe.org.au Acknowledgements This report has been prepared with considerable input by many individuals and organisations in the Hume region and beyond, including the following members of the Project Steering Committee: Name Organisation Ruth Tai (Chair person) Rural City of Wangaratta Council Zoe Giglio (Administrative Support) Rural City of Wangaratta Council Wendy Daly (Administrative Support) Rural City of Wangaratta Council Mark Martin Regional Development Victoria Mandy Nelson Sport and Recreation Victoria Darin Lynch Parks Victoria Ted Stabb Department of Environment and Primary Industry Louise Perrin Mt Buller-Mt Stirling Alpine Resort Clayton Neil Alpine Shire Council Carrie Donaldson Greater Shepparton City Council Joanne Turner Greater Shepparton City Council David Koren Indigo Shire Council Ian Geer Mansfield Shire Council John Myles Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Many other individuals and organisational representatives attended workshops, provided written submissions, took part in key stakeholder workshops and completed the trail user survey. Their input is greatly appreciated. A new committee will be established to drive the Strategy. Funding for this Strategy was provided by: In addition to: Regional Development Mt Buller and Mt Stirling, Falls Creek and Victoria Mt Hotham Alpine Resorts Alpine Shire Council Moira Shire Council Benalla Rural City Council Murrindindi Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Strathbogie Shire Council Indigo Shire Council Towong Shire Council Mansfield Shire Council Rural City of Wangaratta Council Mitchell Shire Council Wodonga City Council Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 11 2.1 Aim and Process .......................................................................................................................... 11 2.2 Vision and Planning Principles .................................................................................................... 11 2.3 Focus of the Strategy .................................................................................................................. 13 2.4 What is a Regionally Significant Trail? ........................................................................................ 14 3.0 Why Invest in Tracks and Trails? ..................................................................................................... 15 3.1 Economic Benefits ....................................................................................................................... 15 3.2 Social and Health Benefits .......................................................................................................... 16 3.3 Environmental Benefits ............................................................................................................... 16 4.0 Overview of the Hume Region ........................................................................................................ 17 4.1 Existing Regionally Significant Tracks and Trails in the Hume Region ........................................ 19 4.2 Current Geographic Distribution of Tracks / Trails in the Hume Region .................................... 22 4.3 Activity Type Distribution of Tracks / Trails in the Hume Region ............................................... 23 4.4 Current Participation Rates in Track / Trail Based Activities in the Hume Region ..................... 23 4.5 Visitors to the Hume Region ....................................................................................................... 27 4.6 Tracks and Trails in Neighbouring Areas ..................................................................................... 29 5.0 What do we Know About our Tracks and Trails Users? .................................................................. 33 5.1 Motivation for Trail Use .............................................................................................................. 33 5.2 Mode of Transport ...................................................................................................................... 33 5.3 Distance Travelled ....................................................................................................................... 33 5.4 Length of Stay in the Hume Region............................................................................................. 33 5.5 Track / Trail Experience ............................................................................................................... 33 5.6 Most Desired Characteristics or Features of Tracks and Trails ................................................... 33 5.7 Important Initiatives or Features for Tracks and Trails ............................................................... 34 5.8 Preferred Information Sources ................................................................................................... 34 5.9 Barriers to Trail Use .................................................................................................................... 34 6.0 What can we Learn from Other Internationally Significant Tracks and Trails? .............................. 35 6.1 Partnerships with Private Businesses ......................................................................................... 35 6.2 Limiting the Number of Trail Users ............................................................................................. 36 6.3 Limiting the Season ..................................................................................................................... 36 6.4 Raising Revenue .......................................................................................................................... 36 6.5 Transportation and Parking ........................................................................................................ 37 6.6 Protecting the Environment ........................................................................................................ 37 6.7 Trail User Conflict ........................................................................................................................ 39 6.8 Marketing .................................................................................................................................... 39 6.9 Bookings ...................................................................................................................................... 39 6.10 Drinking Water .......................................................................................................................... 39 6.11 Risk Management ..................................................................................................................... 40 6.12 Involving Community Members and Groups ............................................................................ 40 6.13 Data Collection .......................................................................................................................... 40 7.0 What Have We Learned from the Literature Review? .................................................................... 41 8.0 What Have We Learned from the Tracks and Trails Audit? ............................................................ 45 8.1 Marketing and Promotion ........................................................................................................... 45 8.2 Signage ........................................................................................................................................ 45 8.3 Surfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 46 8.4 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 46 8.5 Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 46 8.6 Infrastructure .............................................................................................................................
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