THE state government has announced $2.5 million to improve visitor facilities at three popular sites within the Great Otway National Park.<\/p>\n
Minister for Environment Lily D\u2019Ambrosio announced last week that Maits Rest, Melba Gully and the Cape Otway Lightstation will benefit from upgrades that will be delivered by Parks Victoria in 2019.<\/p>\n
The investment comes as regional Victoria continues to experience an increase in naturebased tourism.<\/p>\n
Maits Rest, a rainforest area that receives 150,000 visitors each year, will have its popular 800-metre boardwalk upgraded with a contemporary design that will conserve its unique environment.<\/p>\n
There will also be improvements to the site\u2019s walking tracks, pedestrian bridges, viewing platforms, carpark and visitor interpretation signage.<\/p>\n
Melba Gully, known as the \u201cJewel of the Otways\u201d, will undergo general improvement works and be a key destination for visitors during the works at Maits Rest.<\/p>\n
Cape Otway Lightstation, which includes mainland Australia\u2019s oldest surviving lighthouse, will receive upgrades to its carpark and toilet facilities.<\/p>\n
Stretching from Anglesea to Princetown and through the Otways hinterland, the 100,000-hectare Great Otway National Park is one of Victoria\u2019s largest and most important environmental and tourism locations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis investment supports one of the region\u2019s great drawcards \u2013 the Great Otway National Park,\u201d Ms D\u2019Ambrosio said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe national park is one of the state\u2019s most important, both in terms of its biodiversity, but also for many communities and local businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE state government has announced $2.5 million to improve visitor facilities at three popular sites within the Great Otway National Park. Minister for Environment Lily D\u2019Ambrosio announced last week that Maits Rest, Melba Gully and the Cape Otway Lightstation will benefit from upgrades that will be delivered by Parks Victoria in 2019. The investment comes […]<\/p>\n