Murray River Adventure Trail |
A "WORLD-FIRST "adventure trail stretching more than 1300km along the Murray River is set to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
The $25 million Murray River Adventure Trail would extend from Lake Hume near Albury Wodonga to Wentworth near Mildura.
It would cater for activities on water and land.
The Victorian Government this month released a $500,000 tender for the first stage of the trail between Barmah and Koondrook.
"From nature walkers and campers to cyclists and watersport enthusiasts, the Murray River Adventure Trail will have something for everyone -boosting jobs for regional Victorians and generating an estimated $12.8 million into our regional economy,"Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes said.
"It will link towns and tourism offerings right along the Murray River, attracting more than 300,000 visitors to the region every year."
The trail -featuring 1040km of cycling and walking paths and 1390km of river for kayakers -would be the longest water and landbased trail in the world.
It's hoped the federal government will provide money to ensure completion.
Murray River Adventure Trail
A world first long distance river adventure trail
The Murray River Adventure Trail is a multi-sport adventure trail which extends along the length of the Murray River within the Murray tourism region in Victoria and NSW, using land and water to incorporate walking, cycling, kayaking/canoeing and other forms of water transport.
The trail extends from Lake Hume, near Albury Wodonga in the east to Mildura, Wentworth in the West. The Trail traverses secluded River Red Gum forests and major settlements along the length of the Murray River and provides opportunities for visitors to experience the Murray River in its natural setting, allowing immersion in the environment through active recreation.
The land-based trail (for cyclists and walkers) is around 1,040 kilometres, while the water-based trail (for kayakers and other craft) is 1,390 kilometers. Trail users can enjoy sections or the entire length of the trail.
Project vision:
To develop an iconic, world-first multi-mode adventure trail, creating a new nature-based experience for the Murray River.
Project deliverables:
This new trail will drive economic growth to the region through increased visitation and expenditure.
The trail will:
attract investment in both public and private infrastructure
create employment opportunities in the initial construction and through the attraction and development of new tourism products associated with the trail
attract and extend the length of stay of 110,000 visitors to the Murray Region annually
be used 200,000 times per year by local residents
generate annual output of $12.8 million and 71 jobs per annum in the Murray Region economy
deliver a Net Present Value (NPV) of $34 million and a Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) of 2.3.
A video and brochure have been developed to provide more detailed information about the project investment opportunities. Please contact Mark Francis, CEO MRT, ceo@mrtb.com.au (03) 5480 7110, if you would like to discuss the project.
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