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Office of the Coordinator-General

Opportunity

Tasmania has a world class national parks and reserves system, where around 48 per cent of the state forms part of three World Heritage Areas, 19 national parks, more than 800 reserves, and a large area of Crown land. There are many experiences that are easily accessible from our major cities and towns that support and conserve our environment and cultural heritage, from mountains and alpine areas to pristine coastal environments. Some of our most iconic, visited and loved places are those where our outstanding natural and cultural assets are complemented by sensitive and appropriate tourism infrastructure and operations.

The Tasmanian Government wants to encourage tourism development in our natural areas by inviting proposals that will provide best practice environmental tourism and broaden the range of unique experiences on offer. For more information see Tourism sector opportunities.

Through this Expression of Interest (Tourism EOI) process, we invite submissions in and near our national parks, reserves and Crown lands that bring creative and innovative ideas, helping to deliver social, environmental and economic benefits that were not previously considered possible in Tasmania and visitor experiences that are the envy of the world.

Tasmania’s natural environment is one of our greatest assets and the Government wants more Tasmanian, interstate and overseas visitors to enjoy a unique, world-class tourism experience that is compatible with the values of our natural areas. We believe that such tourism offerings are an excellent way to preserve, protect and promote greater use and advocacy for these areas. They create direct jobs for guides and support staff, but also significant benefits to the supply chain through the purchase of goods; transport; equipment, food and fuel. This gives everyone the chance to enjoy them, providing benefits for local communities and regions, while contributing to their conservation and appreciation.

Proponents may consider adventure activities, accommodation options, Aboriginal tourism, food and beverage operations, adaptive re-use of existing buildings, guided walks, historic tours, outdoor recreation and any other unique and innovative ways to engage visitors.

We are open to ideas.

Locations

State-wide national parks, reserves and Crown land

This Tourism EOI assessment is the first stage of the process required for tourism projects to operate under a lease or non-standard licence in a Tasmanian national park, reserve or Crown land. Approval processes may involve a number of stakeholders therefore Proponents should be familiar with the management requirements associated with the site of their proposal including:

  • National Parks and Reserves that are proclaimed under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 and managed under the National Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002.
  • State-owned, non-vested Crown land that is managed under the Crown Lands Act 1976.
  • Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) is managed under the TWWHA Management Plan (2016) and the TWWHA Tourism Master Plan (2021).

*Map as of 30 May 2021, Source: Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Tasmanian Government. Note Crown Land is not displayed in this map.