North West Coastal Pathway Plan
| Approximate Distance: | 110 km |
| Local Government Area: | Waratah-Wynyard, Burnie, Central Coast |
| Legislative Council Division: | Mersey, Montgomery |
| State/Federal Government Electorate: | Braddon |
Proposed Style of Facility
Varied, but predominantly off-road shared path
What are the Major Trip Generators and Attractors?
Central Coast communities; workplaces; cafes; sporting facilities
What other Facilities will it Connect to?
Devonport's facilities including Ambleside and the Great Foreshore Ride
What Documents does this fit Under?
Cradle Coast Authority's North West Coastal Pathway
The material below is adapted from the North West Coastal Pathway resource at this link.
Background
The proposed North West Coastal Pathway when complete is planned to connect the communities of the North West Coast of Tasmania from Wynyard to Latrobe, covering approximately 110 km of shared walking / cycling pathways. There are a range of requirements for each section, with several excellent facilities complete and beingwell used. For other sections the connection is not obvious and will require further planning before the desired facility is identified.
The path will be attractive to cycle tourists, given that it links from the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal in Devonport. However, the main audience is local traffic, with the coast providing a flat and direct connection between many major trip generators and attractors on the coast.