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Tracks and Trails
Strategy
Bass Coast Shire Council 2022 - 2032
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Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 2
Contents
1.0 Introduction 5
1.1 Background 6
1.2 Approach 7
1.3 Shire Overview 8
2.0 Market Analysis 9
2.1 Industry Trends 10
2.2 Wider Context 12
2.3 Local Context 14
3.0 Strategic Context 17
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3.1 Literature Review 18
3.2 Consultation 20
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3.3 Trail Network Vision 21
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3.4 Trail Levels of Service 22
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4.0 Existing Trail Network 25
4.1 Existing Trails Network 26
4.2 Challenges and Opportunities 27
5.0 Implementation 28
5.1 Implementation 29
5.2 Trail Prioritisation Tool 30
5.3 New Trail Projects 34
5.4 Investment 44
5.5 Funding 45
5.6 Marketing 46
5.7 Conclusion 47
6.0 Appendices 48
Appendix 1 Literature Review 49
Appendix 2 Levels of Service 54
Appendix 3 Trails In Bass Coast 61
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 3
Executive Summary
• recreation trends and preferences
Bass Coast Shire Council is responsible for the • existing trails network gaps
management of a diverse range of trails, located • physical linkages/connections
in both coastal and urban environments. Within • trails market segments
the scope of this project, the existing trails • gaps in the provision
network on land managed by the Shire currently • opportunities to improve community health
extends to 167km of recognised trail, comprising and wellbeing outcomes
272 discrete trails that provide opportunities for • opportunities to develop the visitor
walking and cycling. economy (and the Shire’s trails offer)
Beyond the scope of this project, on land To effectively prioritise the development of the
managed by Parks Victoria, Department of Land, proposed trail network a trail prioritisation
Water and Planning and Phillip Island Nature framework has been developed. New trail
Park, there exists a further network of on and projects were assessed based on a set criteria and
off-road walking and cycling trails within Bass the overall score each trail received determined
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Coast Shire. the trail priority order and whether trails were
classified as high, medium or low priority.
The demand and appetite for trails is growing
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rapidly. Recent circumstances relating to the High level cost estimates have been assigned to
global COVID-19 pandemic have had largely each project to help guide Council’s long term
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unforeseen influences on the value people financial planning. Costs indicated are purely
place on trails, resulting in significant increased construction costs and does not include design,
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utilisation of these amenities. With this demand, planning or permits.
Bass Coast Shire Council has an important role
to play in creating a healthy and connected The total investment needed for new trail
community through trail provision. projects detailed in this strategy is $42.2 million,
broken down into:
A Tracks and Trails Strategy was developed in
2022 with the aim of creating a trail network • High Priority - $21.40 million
that “offered a connected and accessible trail • Medium Priority - $17.3 million
network that supports active and healthy • Low Priority - $3.5 million
communities, showcases and protects the
natural environment and encourages increased
visitation to the region.” Throughout the
strategy development, importance has been
placed on trails that provide connectivity, health
and wellbeing outcomes, accessibility, tourism
and connection to nature.
This strategy identifies 38 new trail opportunities
to expand the trail network that have been
identified during the development of this strategy,
(emerging from background research, existing
plans and key stakeholder consultation) and
respond specifically to:
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1.0 Introduction
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 5
1.1 Background
Bass Coast Shire Council is responsible for the • Identify priority trail connections between
management of a diverse range of trails, located townships, and key visitor destinations
in both coastal and urban environments. • Develop an implementation plan that
will guide Council’s decision-making and
Xyst was engaged by Bass Coast Shire Council delivery of tracks and trails for a 10 year
to develop a “Tracks and Trails Strategy” with period.
the overall purpose of creating a diverse and
accessible trail network that caters for a variety A series of recommendations of short, medium
of user groups. The purpose of this Strategy is and long term opportunities on how Bass
to: Coast can improve its trail network has been
developed. These recommendations relate to
• Consolidate all the historical and current new trails opportunities identified.
work related to tracks and trails within
the Shire to ensure that all previous A 10 year capital works program based on
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planning and consultation is taken into assessment scores, including costing estimates
consideration when establishing new and overall experience to the trail user has
priorities been developed for Bass Coast.
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• Establish clear and transparent processes /
framework for council to develop, deliver, Council’s Role in Tracks and
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promote and maintain tracks and trails Trails
within the Shire
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• Identify major themes and common issues
Bass Coast Shire Council has an important
noted across the trail network to inform
role to play in creating a healthy and connected
priorities
community through trail provision.
• Analyse current and future demographics
of Bass Coast to understand future
Figure 1 sets out the roles that Council plays
demand
in the provision of trails for the Bass Coast
• Understand trends in trail usage to predict
community.
future demand
Council’s Role Description
Council provides information to the community about trail opportunities
Information Provider
via promotion and marketing.
Council advocates for state and federal government funding and
Advocate
investment in new trail projects.
Council ensures that trails are provided and used in accordance with the
Regulator
local law, policies and procedures.
Council plays a key role in maintaining trail networks located on Council
Maintainer
managed land.
Figure 1. Council’s Role in Tracks and Trails
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1.2 Approach
1. Research and Analysis
Desktop research
Literature review
Key industry trends
Current trail mapping
Key visitor destinations
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2. Collaborative Visioning
Deep dive interviews key with stakeholders
Internal workshop
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Levels of service framework
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Identify needs and gaps in existing network
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3. Opportunity Exploration
Identify opportunities
On-ground assessments
Develop assessment tool
Assess trail opportunities
4. Develop Strategy
Trail concept plan development
Implementation plan
Proposed trail mapping
Cost estimates
5. Community Review
Public exhibition
Adoption
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1.3 Shire Overview
Bass Coast Shire is located about 130 kilometres municipalities with tourism and agriculture
south-east of Melbourne and is predominantly as the two major industries. Cattle and dairy
a coastal municipality with a unique coastline farming are the area’s agricultural backbone.
complemented by a beautiful hinterland.
Bass Coast is home to a population of 33, 581
Bass Coast Shire has a vast array of recreation (ABS estimated resident population 2016) and
reserves, parks, community spaces, sports by 2036, the population for Bass Coast Shire
stadiums, an aquatic facility, a network of off-road is forecast to increase to over 47,000, at an
trails including the iconic and popular George average annual change of two per cent. The
Bass Coastal Walk and Bass Coast Rail Trail, and Shire encompasses a total land area of 865
some of the most valued coastal environments square kilometres, including over 100km of
in Victoria. Of note, Bass Coast was declared coastal shore lines.
as a distinctive area and landscape to protect
coastal environment, further highlighting the Bass Coast is home to many small coastal or
value of this coastal environment. agricultural villages, with some larger townships
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scattered amongst them. Established as a coal
The Shire has significant waterways including mining town in the early 1900s, Wonthaggi is
Screw Creek, Powlett and Bass Rivers along today a large regional centre not only for Bass
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with protected wetlands. Phillip Island hosts Coast, but for surrounding areas, and is the
major tourist attractions including the world main source of employment within the Shire,
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famous little penguins and a number of natural particularly in health, education, community
attractions including a national surfing reserve. service and construction.
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Bass Coast Shire offers a unique lifestyle in Many of the coastal villages are also characterised
beautiful natural surrounds. Ever improving by large numbers of holiday homes. Whilst the
transport links, paired with Melbourne’s permanent population of the Shire has been
continuous expansion, means the northern parts growing strongly in recent years, the population
of the Shire are included within the commuting also swells significantly to well over 70,000
belt of Melbourne’s outer south eastern suburbs. during holiday periods. The Shire is visited by
Bass Coast is one of the few Victorian 35 per cent of Melbourne’s total international
visitors each year.
Figure 2. Location of Bass Coast Shire Council Figure 3. Bass Coast Shire Council Towns and Suburbs
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2.0 Market Analysis
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2.1 Industry Trends
Increasing Demand become active again, and it is likely that over the
The demand and appetite for trails is growing coming decade their use will equal or exceed
rapidly. This is largely driven by an increase the use of traditional bikes and will increase
in unstructured recreational activities such the number of people cycling for recreation
as walking and cycling. In Australia, walking and commuting, particularly in aging population
is currently ranked as the most popular group.
recreation activity, whilst cycling is the fifth
most popular and bush walking the sixth most Economic Benefits
popular (Sports Australia AusPlay Survey, 2021). While participation is increasing in trail related
activities, there is also growing evidence of the
Other trail related activities and sports are also economic benefits that trails bring to a region.
starting to become more popular such as trail A trail success story is that of Derby, a small
running or ultra-running. A survey conducted town in North-East Tasmania. The Blue Derby
found participation in trail running events mountain bike trail network opened in 2014
has increased by 1676% in the last 23 years and has since transformed the whole region. In
worldwide (RunRepeat, 2020). New forms of just a few years, Derby has gone from a ghost
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trail use are also starting to come online such as town to a thriving town. The $3.1 million, 80km
‘forest bathing,’ a trend popular in Japan which network is reportedly attracting more than
involves walking in any natural environment and 30,000 visitors every year, who, on average,
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consciously connecting with what’s around you. spend four to five nights in the area, creating
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an annual economic impact of approximately
Technological Advances $18 million for the region. The town of Derby
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Technological advances have enabled more has seen new businesses open; accommodation
people to take up recreational activities on beds increase (from 12 rooms to more than
trails. With the influence of the internet, social 70 rooms) and a wave of residential and
media, smart phones and apps, people are able commercial real estate acquisitions.
to obtain information, communicate with each
other and provide feedback on their recreation Government Investment
experience at any time. A large proportion of Not only are local Councils realising the
people choose where to go and what to do economic benefits trails can bring, so too are
based on the information they see online via State and Federal Governments. The level
the internet, social media, blogs and forums. of investment in recent years in trail related
Changes in technology and equipment are also projects is significant. In Queensland, the
encouraging more people to recreate on trails, Australian Government has recently invested
particularly in the sport of cycling. The growth $36 million for the Wangetti Trail in Tropical
of e-bikes (electronic bicycles) has enabled North Queensland. In Victoria, the Warburton
people to overcome barriers that might face Mountain Bike Project has received $11.3
with a traditional bike. Riders can now go million in Government funding, making it the
further, ride longer and are more comfortable largest funded mountain bike trail project
with gradients meaning planning trail networks potentially in the Southern Hemisphere.
needs to account for this. Electric bikes are
starting to drop in price making them more The benefits of trails continue to be recognised
affordable for more people. They are seen as critical to delivering community health and
as potential gateways for inactive people to wellbeing outcomes. This is referenced in State
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 10and Federal strategic policy approaches, and or ecological heritage experts) will enable early
also at a local government level in strategic identification of issues and opportunities and
documents such as Health and Wellbeing assist in avoiding unnecessary delays, financial
Strategies, Recreation and Open Space costs and environmental impacts.
Strategies.
Rise in Use of Trails
Trail Industry Events There has also been a recent trend for Council’s
Events within the trail industry contribute to develop active transport strategies, with the
significantly to the economic benefits of trails aim of encouraging their communities to walk
and these are also increasing with popularity. or cycle as an alternative to car travel. These
Not only is the number of participants in strategies incorporate the use of recreation
events generally increasing but so too is the trails and can increase the number of people
number of trail related events. In trail running using them which may put additional strain on
in 1996, only 14% of runners participated in capacity and potential for user conflict.
multiple races a year, now 41% of participants
run more than one event per year (RunRepeat Recent circumstances relating to the global
2020). Big events such as Ultra-Trail Australia, COVID-19 pandemic have had largely
Buffalo Stampede, the Taupo Ultra and unforeseen influences on the value people
Moonlight Shotover Marathon are some of place on the parks and trails network, resulting
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the popular trail running events out of many. in significant increased utilisation of these
Within the sport of mountain biking, big events amenities. Usage data from the Lilydale to
such as UCI/ Union Cycliste Internationale, Sea Warburton Rail Trail reflects a 49% increase
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Otter Classic and Crankworx bring enormous in trail use during September 2020 when
amounts of participants and visitors to a region compared to trail use during September 2019.
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to watch and enjoy the event.
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More and more trail projects are being initiated
Professionally Built Trails as Councils capitalise on the Government
The trails industry is also evolving, particularly grants available, utilise professional trail builders
in the sport of mountain biking. Historically, and seek to reap the benefits trails can bring to
there has been a strong culture of informal/ a region.
unauthorised mountain bike trail construction
(without land manager consent). These trails The 2013 CSIRO report for the Australian
are often built in unsafe and unsustainable ways Sports Commission identified six megatrends
which cause damage and lead to significant likely to shape the Australian sports sector
relationship issues with land managers and the over the next 30 years and remains relevant
community. today.
The industry is now shifting towards A number of these ‘mega trends’ are relevant
professionally built and planned trails. to trail-based recreation activities, notably the
Companies now exist that plan and build ability to participate in these activities at your
sustainable trails in a safer and environmentally own convenience (‘A Perfect Fit’), with some
sensitive way and focus on delivering trail activities likely to be considered as lifestyle,
experiences that meet identified demand. adventure or alternative sports, requiring
Early engagement of qualified professionals in complex/advanced skills with an element of
their respective fields (whether that be trail danger and/or thrill-seeking (‘From Extreme
planning, design, construction, cultural, historic to Mainstream’). The benefits to mental and
physical health and wellbeing are also recognised
(‘More than Sport’).
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 112.2 Wider Context
National Recreation Participation Key findings of the report include:
Four of the top six recreation activities • There has been a national increase in adult
participated in by Australians are directly participation in sport and physical activity
related to trail-based pursuits; recreational at higher frequencies, which appears to be
walking (47%), running and athletics (19.8%), driven by women
cycling (14.3%) and bush walking (8.6%). • An increase in high frequency walking for
females
Fitness/gym (37.4%) and swimming (17.1%) • Sustained increase in participation in
also feature in the top six activities, with yoga many physical activities, the top five of
(6.9%), soccer (5.5%), golf (5.4%) and tennis which are identified as ‘endurance/health’
(5.0%) round out the top ten activities. activities; walking (recreational), running/
jogging/athletics, cycling, bush walking and
swimming
Trail Destinations
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A review of established and proposed
prominent (although not exhaustive) trail
destinations and experiences across Australia
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is summarised in table 1. For each destination,
the core product/market is identified, together
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with the destination’s proximity to local,
regional and state (capital) population centres.
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Visitation data relating to the use of trails across
Australia is limited. Forecast and estimated
annual visitation data for each destination
has been derived from a variety of sources
including media releases and strategic planning
documents (e.g. feasibility studies, economic
impact assessments, trail strategies and master
plans). Few current trail destinations are able
Figure 4. National Recreation Participation Rates to report accurately on trail usage data.
The inclusion of this data is provided as a
general guide only, to assist with informing
Impacts of COVID-19 future recommendations through comparison
Recent impacts on physical activity participation of relative scale/nature of trail development,
rates relating to COVID-19 continue to distances from population centres and
emerge and evolve and, while questions estimated visitation volumes.
remain as to the long and short term impacts,
it appears that COVID-19 has accelerated
forecast megatrends, in particular ‘A Perfect
Fit’, which highlighted the rise of individualised
activities, such as recreational trail use. (Ongoing
impact of COVID-19 on sport and physical activity
participation June 2021 update, SportAus Ausplay).
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 12Table 1. Trail Destinations: Walk/Cycle/Rail Trails
Trail Experience:
Proximity to Population Centres Forecast/
Walk/Cycle/Rail Trail
Centre (population, travel time by car) Estimated
Annual
Visitation
Destination Product/Market Local Regional State
Murray to Melbourne
100km walk, cycle, Wangaratta
Mountains - (5.2.M, 315,500
bridle rail trail (30,000)
VIC 165 mins)
Murray River 1,400km walk and Melbourne
Echuca
Adventure cycle trail, 1,000km - (5.2.M,, 110,000
(15,000)
Trail VIC paddle trail 165 mins)
Great Melbourne
134km walk, cycle Tallarook Mansfield
Victorian Rail (5.2.M,, 92,000
and bridle rail trail (750) (3,500)
Trail VIC 75 mins)
Perth
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Bibbulmun 1,000km long dis- Kalamunda
- (2.M, 80,000
Track WA tance walk trail (7,000)
35 mins)
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Otago Middle- Dunedin Christchurch
152km walk and
Central Rail march (134,000, (395,000, 65,000
cycle rail trail
Trail NZ (160) 60 mins) 290 mins)
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Dunsbor-
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Busselton Perth
Cape to Cape ough
135km walk trail (40,000, (2.M, 44,000
Track WA (5,350,
35 mins) 180 mins)
15 mins)
Grampians Stawell Melbourne
160km multi-day Dunkeld
Peak Trail (6,000, (5.2.M, 34,000
hike (13 days) (700)
VIC 20 mins) 180 mins)
Launceston Hobart
NE Rail Trail Scottsdale
26km rail trail. (124,000, (250,000, 23,000
TAS (2,400)
60 mins) 190 mins)
East Melbourne
100km walk, cycle, Bairnsdale
Gippsland - (5.2.M, 22,500
and bridle rail trail (15,000)
Rail Trail VIC 200 mins)
48km walk trail (4 Port Arthur Carlton/
Hobart
Three Capes days). Pay-to-use. (250, Dodges Ferry
(250,000, 12,000
Track TAS Visitor numbers 10 mins by (3,600,
90 mins)
controlled. boat) 50 ins)
Cradle Moun- 65km walk trail (6 Queenstown Hobart
tain Overland days). Visitor num- - (2,500, (250,000, 9,000
Track TAS bers controlled. 75 mins) 150 mins)
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 132.3 Local Context
In 2016, the region overall had a population of The 40-64 age cohort is the largest across
just over 32,000 people. Accurate population the region (34.2%), with a median age of 50
forecasts across the region are not available, years. This differs from Victoria and Australia
however, 2020 Estimated Residential Population demographic data where the 15-39 age cohort
numbers indicate an increase of approximately is the largest (34.8% and 33.9% respectively).
4,641 people (~3%) for the Bass Coast Region.
While the percentage of the region’s 0-14 year
Between 2021 and 2036, the population of Bass old population are slightly lower to state and
Coast Shire is forecast to increase by 10,346 national figures, there is a notable difference
people (28.7 per cent growth) at an average between the region’s 15-39 year old population
annual change of 1.7 per cent. (21.7%), state figures (34.8%) and national
figures (33.9%). The region’s proportion of the
There are more females than males across the oldest cohort 65+ years of age (27.7%) is also
region (52% to 48%), which is also true for each considerably higher than state figures (15.6%)
individual Council area, with the exception of the and national figures (15.8%).
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Westernport and Rural Townships.
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Age Age Age Age Age
Population Male Female
Census 0-14 15-39 40-64 65+ Median
Phillip Island 10,685 48.8% 51.2% 17.6% 21.6% 36.2% 24.6% 48
San Remo 1,264 47.7% 52.3% 14.2% 15.8% 34.4% 31.7% 53
Westernport
3,954 50.4% 49.6% 17% 21.1% 36.3% 25.6% 52
Townships
Wonthaggi 6,272 49.7% 50.3% 17.9% 24.7% 31.8% 25.6% 46
Inverloch 5,465 47.9% 52.1% 17% 19.7% 32.2% 31.2% 52
Rural 2,658 50.9% 49.1% 18.8% 23.9% 38.6% 18.7% 45
BASS COAST 32,804 48.5% 51.5% 16.3% 21.7% 34.2% 27.7% 50
Victoria 5,926,624 49.1% 50.9% 18.3% 34.8% 31.4% 15.6% 37
Australia 23,401,886 49.3% 50.7% 18.7% 33.9% 31.9% 15.8% 38
Table 2. Bass Coast Population and Age Groups
Source: ABS 2016 Census QuickStats
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 14Median weekly household income across Bass 7% of the Bass Coast workers work from home,
Coast averages at $927, well below both the significantly higher than the state average (4.6%)
state ($1,416) and national averages ($1,431). and the national average (4.7%). With Covid, it
is expected this figure has significantly risen.
71% of Bass Coast residents travel to work by
car, either as driver or passenger, slightly higher Key points and implications:
than state (67%) and national averages (67.7%). • Limited public transportation infrastructure
provision and utilisation across the region
Public transport use by commuters averages • Reliance on private vehicles for transport
at 1% across the region, which is significantly (noting a significantly higher proportion of
lower than the state average (12.4%) and the the population work from home compared
national average (11.4%). to state and national averages)
• Relatively high proportion of the community
3.9% of the Bass Coast workers walked to walk to work (compared to state average)
work, slightly higher than the state average
(3.2%) and the national average (3.5%). This data is based on 2016 census data; up-to-
date data will become available from June 2022,
0.8% of the Bass Coast workers cycled to work, based on August 2021 census data.
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slightly lower than the state average (1.2%) and
the national average (1%).
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Median Travel to Work
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Weekly
2016
Population House- Public Work
Census hold Walk/
Car Trans- from
Income Cycle
port Home
BASS COAST 32,804 $927 71% 1.1% 4.7% 7%
Victoria 5,926,624 $1,416 67% 12.4% 4.7% 4.6%
Australia 23,401,886 $1,438 67.7% 11.4% 4.5% 4.7%
Table 3. Bass Coast Income and Commuter Metrics
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 15Regional Visitation
Tourism is an important industry for Bass Coast,
particularly Phillip Island. Analysis of available
data collected over the course of recent years
reveals the following:
• The region received approximately 2.7
million domestic (overnight and day
trip) and international overnight visitors
combined (pre-COVID)
• Visitors spent an estimated $578 million in
the year ending December 2019.
• The region received approximately 1.1
million overnight visitors per annum
• Phillip Island attracts the highest number
of visitors in the Shire due to its tourism
offerings and longstanding tourism
reputation
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• The average length of stay for domestic
visitors is three nights
• The most common activities while visiting
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the region was to visit the beach (65%),
eat out (61%), sight seeing (36%), bush
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walking (22%) and shopping and markets
(20%)
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Source: National and International Visitor Surveys and
Regional Expenditure Model
Region
Domestic International TOTAL
Visitation
Day trip
1,517,000 1,141,000 2,658,000
Visitors
Day trip
$137 million - -
Expenditure
Overnight
1,084,000 57,000 1,141,000
Visitors
Overnight
$416 million $26 million $442 million
Expenditure
Table 4. Bass Coast Region Visitation 2019
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3.0 Strategic Context
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 173.1 Literature Review
The following documents were reviewed to provide strategic context to the project and inform
future recommendations and options in relation to the trails network in Bass Coast.
Relevant details from these documents are outlined in Appendix 1.
Table 5. Strategic Documents
Document Instruct Inform Support
Bass Coast Dinosaurs Trail Masterplan 2021 x
Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park Draft
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Access and Infrastructure Plan 2021
Cowes Access and Movement Study May 2021 x
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Wonthaggi Access and Movement Study July
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2020
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Gippsland Tracks and Trails Feasibility Study
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(September 2019)
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Active Bass Coast 2018-2028 x
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Bass Coast Shire Aspirational Network
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Pathways Plan 2016
Bicycle Infrastructure Action Plan 2012 to 2022 x
Summerland Peninsula Trails Master Plan
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(January 2017)
Road Asset Management Plan 2019 -2023 x
Cowes Activity Centre Plan 2015 x
Rhyll Traffic Management Plan February 2015 x
Phillip Island and San Remo Visitor Economy
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Strategy 2035 August 2016
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 18Document Instruct Inform Support
Phillip Island South and North Coast Key Area
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Plan October 2014
San Remo Access Strategy 2013 x
Bass Coast Bicycle Strategy Volume 1 2000 x
Towards 2030 Gippsland Destination
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Management Plan & Appendix
Gippsland Odessey Trail x
Council Plan 2021-2025 x
Open Space Asset Management Plan x
Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2025 x
Bass Coast Community Vision x
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Access Equity and Inclusion Plan x
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Climate Change Action Plan 2020 – 2030 x
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Urban Roads and Drainage Improvement Policy
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2019
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Victorian Cycling Strategy 2018-28 x
Bass Coast Municipal Road Safety Committee
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Strategic Plan 2018 - 2021
Victoria’s Trails Strategy 2014–24 x
Safe to School Maps 2015 x
Phillip Island Integrated Transport Study 2014 x
George Bass Coastal Walk: Trail Site Visit
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Report July 2016
Victoria’s Cycling Strategy 2018-2028 x
Road Safety Plan x
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 193.2 Consultation
Stakeholders
As part of the project, various Council Connectivity
stakeholders were engaged with to understand Stakeholders citied the opportunities to
their views on the trail network within Bass improve connections between existing
Coast. recreational trails, townships and the footpath
network.
The following internal teams from Bass Coast
Shire Council were consulted with:
Investment
• Recreation and Leisure Stakeholders are enthusiastic about investing
• Asset Management in the trail network. Investment in trails over
• Visitor Economy the next 10 years is a priority for Council. As
• Placemaking evidenced by a $1M per year commitment to
• Major Projects new trail capital projects.
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The following external groups from Bass Coast
Shire Council were consulted with: Mountain Biking
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The lack of formalised mountain bike trails
• Phillip Island Integrated Transport Study in Bass Coast is an issue. Stakeholder raised
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Group concerns, in particular, about the informal trails
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• Phillip Island Nature Parks constructed by the community and their impact
• Parks Victoria on native vegetation.
• Destination Gippsland
• Wonthaggi Desalination Plant
• Visit Phillip Island Public Land
It was acknowledged that Bass Coast has very
little public land to accommodate new trails.
Key Themes Additionally, a large proportion of the current
trail network is located on and managed by
other public land managers, such as Parks
The following key themes were identified
Victoria and Phillip Island Nature Parks.
throughout stakeholder consultation:
Stakeholders indicated that it will be difficult to
connect some parts of the trail network due to
Active Transport
private land ownership.
Bass Coast’s recreational trails provide
active transportation opportuntites for
locals. Stakeholders indicated that some on-
road cycling infrastructure, primarily used
for commuting on Phillip Island, is in need of
improvement. On-road commuter trails can
complement recreational trails by helping build
connections, however planning for on-road
bike lanes is outside the scope of this project. It
is recommended that an Integrated Transport
Study be considered as a separate project to
address on-road cycling networks.
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 203.3 Trail Network Vision
Bass Coast offers a connected
and accessible trail network
that supports active and
healthy communities,
showcases and protects the
natural environment and
encourages increased visitation
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to the region.
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The following principles will guide the delivery and management of trails through this Strategy;
Connectivity – Trails provide links between Tourism – Trails attract visitors from all over
townships and key destinations to enable users Australia and internationally, encouraging
to explore all Bass Coast has to offer. tourism spend in the local townships.
Health and Wellbeing – Trails enable Connection to Nature – Trails showcase and
and encourage more people to get active, allow users to connect and engage with the
contributing to a healthier and happier natural environment and unique landscape of
community. Bass Coast.
Accessibility – Trails are easily accessible, free
to use and safe which encourages intuitive
exploration of the expansive landscapes around
Bass Coast.
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 213.4 Trail Levels Of Service
The primary purpose of levels of service is to shared trail with many additional features
define a standard and expectation for what is including rubbish bins, signage, bike racks,
to be delivered to the the trail user. exercise equipment etc.
Defining and documenting levels of service is a The following points sumarise the process
fundamental business process that can be used undertaken to establish suitable levels of
to drive and influence all activities and decision service for Bass Coast tracks and trails.
making relating to the services provided.
Trail Categories
This process determines the quantity, quality
and range of services to be provided in a Identifying trail categories assists in planning
financially sustainable manner. When setting for trail networks and clearly communicating
out to develop a new trail or upgrade an existing primary uses of individual trails to the
one, it is important to have first determined the community.
level of service Council are aiming to achieve.
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The following trail categories have been
For instance, a shared use recreation trail such developed as outlined in Table 6.
as a rural rail trail has quite different levels of
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Alternative Typical
Trail Category Primary Purpose
Names Characteristics
Trails that provide • Either sealed or unsealed
Shared Use, Dual
opportunities for recreation for • Dual-use, shared path-
Shared Use Use, Rail Trail,
multiple users including but ways
Trail Walk, Cycle,
not limited to walkers, runners • Wider widths
Commuter
and cyclists • Can be in an urban setting
Trails that are generally
• Unsealed (gravel), natural
located within a natural setting
Bushland, surface (dirt/earth/grass)
Walking Trail (most often bushland), with a
Coastal, Hiking • Within a bushland, farm-
natural surface, typically used
land or coastal setting
for hiking and trail running
Trails that are generally
• Unsealed, natural surface
Equestrian located through open pasture
Bridle, Horse • Within a bushland, farm-
Trail and bushland, with a natural
land or coastal setting
surface
• Unsealed, natural surface
Either a single trail or net-
Mountain Bike Unsealed trails in natural
Off Road work of trails
Trail terrain, often single track
• Within a bushland, off-road
setting
• Unsealed, natural surface,
Beach Access Trails primarily used to gain typically sandy
Trail access to the beach. Within a coastal and
beach setting
Table 6. Recreational Trail Categories
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 22Quality Standards Categorising Bass Coast Trails
Trail category levels of service are further Once the set of trail categories and quality
categorised into different quality standards. A standards were defined, current Bass Coast
general premise of this approach is that the trails are each assigned into a category and
higher the level of utilisation, the higher the quality standard.
level of quality and the greater the level of asset
provision/embellishment. When looking at trails with multiple uses, the
principal activity/characteristic associated with
To establish the levels of quality standards, a trail was the key focus. For example, a walking
industry trail standards or classification systems trail that is principally used by hikers, may also
have been adapted. get secondary use by horse riders but should
still be classified primarily as a walking trail.
The use of industry standards provides
consistency of understanding for multi- The level of utilisation is a key factor in
jurisdiction trails and users generally. determining the appropriate quality standard.
For example, in bush walking, there are five
industry recognised classes of trail, therefore Asset Provision
five quality standards have been established
for bushland trails that correspond with the The last step in developing the levels of service
existing classifications. framework was to define the range of assets
provided, their quality and quantity.
A distinct hierarchy of quality standards
provides transparency and clarity for the The range of assets such as bike racks, drinking
community, along with an understanding of fountains, furniture, etc. that are required to
what they can expect when using a higher support the trail networks have been itemised
quality standard trail vs a lower quality standard (refer appendix 2).
trail.
They will vary between different trail categories,
Using a tiered quality standard approach (as and the number, quality and range of assets
opposed to the same standard everywhere) decrease or increase depending on the quality
will help improve efficiencies and better meet (and levels of utilisation) of the trail.
community expectations. The highest standard
of trails will be the most expensive to operate
and maintain as they usually cater for the
highest number of users. To make the overall
network affordable, a second tier of trails has
a lower, moderate level of service applied. A
third tier of trails, the largest in number, have
lower standards and lower levels of use.
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 23Trail Quality
Description
Category Standard
Shared Use Trail A high use shared/dual use trail, often sealed. A large range and number of high
Trails that provide QS1
quality assets provided, and maintained to the highest standard.
opportunities for
recreation for
A moderate use recreation trail, either sealed or unsealed. A good range and
multiple users QS 2
number of quality assets provided, and maintained at a high standard.
including, but not
limited to walkers,
runners and A low use recreation trail, often unsealed with few basic quality assets provided
QS 3
cyclists. and maintained to a basic standard.
No bush walking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep
sections. Maximum slope of 1:14 ( 7.14% or 4.1 degrees). Suitable for wheelchairs
QS 1
designed for outdoor use or wheelchair users who have someone to assist them.
Width of 1200mm or more. Walks no greater than 5km.
No bush walking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted
Walking Trail surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.
QS 2
Trails generally Generally no steeper than 1:10 (10% or 5.7 degrees). Width of 900mm or more.
within a bushland Walks no greater than 10km.
or coastal setting, Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bush walking experience
with a natural recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and
QS 3
surface, typically many steps May exceed 1:10. Width variable but less than 1200mm. Walks up to
used for hiking and 20km.
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trail running. Bush walking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very
QS 4 steep. May include long steep sections to a maximum of 1:8 (12.5% or 7.1
degrees). Directional signage may be limited.
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Very experienced bush walkers with specialised skills, including navigation and
QS 5 emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked.
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May include long steep sections exceeding 1:8. Walks may be more than 20km.
A horse riding trail, designed to be used by beginners. Most likely to be access
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tracks or wide single tracks (3m-3.7m) with a gentle gradient (not exceeding 10%),
Equestrian Trail QS 1
smooth surface and a relatively obstacle free, hardened natural surface Main-
Trails generally tained to the highest standard maintained to the highest standard.
through open
A horse riding trail, designed to be used by intermediate riders. Most likely to be a
pasture and
QS 2 combination of single trail and/or fire road with obstacles, variable surface, and a
bushland, with a
moderate slope with a width of 1.5m to 3.7m. Maintained to a high standard.
natural surface,
typically used for A horse riding trail, designed to be used by advanced riders. Most likely to consist
horse riding. of challenging single trail and/or fire road with many obstacles, variable surface,
QS 3
and steep sections with a width of 1.5m to 2.5m. Some trail routes may not be
marked at all. Maintained to a basic standard.
A mountain bike trail, designed to be used by beginners. Likely to be a
combination of fire road or wide single track (900mm) with a gentle gradient,
QS 1
Mountain Bike smooth surface and relatively free of unavoidable mountain bike features and
Trail obstacles. Maintained to the highest standard.
Unsealed trails A mountain bike trail, designed to be used by intermediate riders. Likely to be a
in natural terrain, QS 2 single trail (600mm) with moderate gradients, variable surface and mountain bike
typically used for features.. Maintained to a high standard.
mountain biking. A mountain bike trail, designed to be used by advanced riders. Likely to be a
QS 3 challenging single trail (300mm) with steep gradients, variable surface and many
mountain bike features. Maintained to a basic standard.
Beach Access
Trail Typically DDA Accessible, firm stabilised surfaces or permanent wearing course
QS 1
Trails located on and 2m+ wide with lookouts, railing, seating, shower and water..
the coast,
primarily used to
gain access to the QS 2 A moderate use beach access trail, maintained to a high standard.
beach.
Table 7. Trail Quality Standards
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4.0 Existing Trail
Network
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 254.1 Existing Trails Network
Within the scope of this project, the existing trails network on land managed by Bass Coast currently
extends to 167km of recognised trail, comprising 272 discrete trails that provide opportunities for
walking and cycling. There are 50 recreation trails (118km), 38 walking trails (36km) and 184 beach
access trails (13km). Currently there are no Council developed mountain bike or equestrian trails
located on Council managed land. A full list of Bass Coast Trails and assigned levels of service can
be found in Appendix 3.
Beyond the scope of this project, on land managed by Parks Victoria, Department of Land, Water
and Planning and Phillip Island Nature Park, there exists a further network of on and off-road
walking and cycling trails within Bass Coast Shire.
Table 8. Existing Trails Network Number and Kilometre
Shared Use Walking Mountain Equestrian Beach Access
Trail Trail Bike Trail Trail Trail
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No. Km No. Km No. Km No. Km No. Km
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50 118 38 36 0 0 0 0 184 13
TOTAL
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Phillip Island 20 43.3 8 11.6 0 0 0 0 102 8.2
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Kilcunda,
Anderson & 7 8.8 5 5.6 0 0 0 0 20 1.4
San Remo
Grantville &
6 9.6 9 9.4 0 0 0 0 21 1.1
Surrounds
Wonthaggi 11 26 2 233m 0 0 0 0 1 306m
Cape
1 2.5 5 4.5 0 0 0 0 7 373m
Paterson
Inverloch 5 5.5 10 4.9 0 0 0 0 35 1.8
The breakdown of current trails against identified quality standards of trails is:
QS1 QS1 QS1
15%
45%
QS2 50% 90%
QS2 27% QS3 35%
QS4 0% QS2 10%
QS3 28% 0%
QS5
SHARED USE WALKING BEACH ACCESS
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 264.2 Strategic Challenges and Opportunities
The following outlines the key strategic challenges and opportunities identified in regards
to Bass Coast’s trail network.
Opportunities Challenges
1. Deliver strategic linkages that will connect 1. Limited provision of diverse and varied trail
the Shire with the emerging regional trails experiences across the region. For example,
network and other neighbouring LGA’s no formal mountain biking or equestrian
2. Growth in e-bike use means more people trails
capable of tackling more challenging and 2. Fragmented trail network with limited trail
longer experiences connectivity between townships
3. Bass Coast, particularly Phillip Island already 3. Limited trail connectivity with adjoining LGAs
established as a tourism destination 4. Land tenure complexities in delivering longer-
4. Application of prescribed levels of service distance cross-region or coastal trails
within a quality standard framework 5. Distances from major population centres and
to deliver a consistent and quality trail travel distance for visitors (from a regional,
experience state, national and international perspective)
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5. Establish clearly defined trailheads/strategic 6. Increase in single day tourism resulting in
nodes from where trail users can access prioritisation of tourist attractions and
the trails network (and find trail-related experiences over trail exploration
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information) 7. Balancing environmental considerations. Much
6. Collaborate with land managers and of the land in the Shire is environmentally
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owners to deliver a network of sustainable significant and whilst this can contribute to
trails across various land tenures (where the experience of trails, it also can make
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appropriate) planning and gaining planning approval for
7. Strengthen current regional approaches to trails a much more complex and contentious,
develop the trails network across the region often creating expensive environmentally
(i.e. Destination Gippsland) sustainable solutions
8. Celebrate the diverse range of natural 8. Lack of public Bass Coast managed land to
environments of the region (ocean/coastal, build new trails
heathland, farmland, etc.) 9. Large portion of the current trail network
9. Promote the region as a recreational trails located on and managed by other public land
destination during off peak seasons managers
10. Capitalise on the region’s international 10. Lack of consistency in trail design, materials,
reputation as a tourism destination signage, etc across different land managers
for recreational activities and outdoor 11. Difficulties connecting parts of the trail
recreational pursuits network due to private land ownership
11. Strong long term commitment from Council 12. Managing trail user/vehicle conflict, in
to invest in trail development and ongoing particular non-motorised vs motorised trail
maintenance over the next 10 years and pursuits
beyond 13. Limited marketing, promotion and general
12. External funding opportunities available and awareness of the region’s trails network
ability to advocate for trail development 14. Lack of way finding signage
15. Limited resources available for trail
maintenance as trail network increases
resourcing to maintain also need to increase
16. Increasing cost of trail construction
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Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 285.1 Implementation
This strategy identifies a broad range of and reprioritised as part of the next iteration
opportunities to expand the trail network. of this Strategy.
38 trail projects have been identified during High level cost estimates have been assigned
the development of this strategy (emerging to each project to help guide Council’s long
from background research, existing plans and term financial planning. Cost estimates take
key stakeholder consultation) and respond account of the estimated length of the trail,
specifically to: trail tread specification and the level of asset
• recreation trends and preferences embellishment proposed (to deliver desired
• existing trails network gaps levels of service). Estimated costs are for
• physical linkages/connections construction only and do not include any
• trails market segments planning costs (design, planning, permits, CHMP,
• gaps in the provision etc.)
• opportunities to improve community health
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and wellbeing outcomes
• opportunities to develop the visitor
economy (and the Shire’s trails offer)
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Some of the larger scale trail projects identified
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to undertake initial scoping, feasibility studies
or on-ground investigations and survey work.
Such projects (where they are considered to
be of significant strategic importance to the
Council’s trails network) have been identified
within the high priority category within the
implementation program. While planning for
these projects may occur in the short term,
it is likely construction will occur later in the
implementation program.
Priority projects are identified for
implementation within the 2022-2032
implementation period of this strategy. The
delivery of a number of projects may fall
outside of this period (2032+). These ongoing
and longer term projects should be revisited
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 295.2 Trail Prioritisation Tool
To effectively prioritise the development of the
proposed trail network a trail prioritisation Prioritisation Criteria
framework has been developed.
• Reduces amount of road crossings
Safety • Separates users from fast moving vehicles
A series of criteria to assess proposed trails • Increases passive surveillance
against was developed through staff workshops
• Connects to key destinations
and stakeholder consultation. This criteria also • Provides links to the broader region/
took into account the guiding principles as Connectivity
townships
• Connects into existing/future trails
outlined in Section 3.3 and links to existing • Provides a missing link
strategies. • Creayes a circuit or stacked loop
• Meets a community need
There were nine broad categories used within Community
• Delivers a benefit to the community
Trail benefits all levels of skill
the assessment that proposed trails were Benefit
•
• Encourages social connectedness
scored against, producing an overall score for • Accessible to people of all abilities
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that category. These included:
• Variety of landscape experiences
• Safety User • Interesting sights/stops
• Connectivity Experience • Unique journey that will attract visitors
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• Benefits from shade and shelter
• Community Benefit
• User Experience
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• Minimal impact on the existing landscape
• Technical Feasibility Technical
• Easy to construct
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• Take advantage of existing supporting
• Tourism and Economic Value Feasibility
infrastructure
• Environmental and Cultural Value • Situated on Council owned/public land
• Strategic Support
• Contribute to diversifying tourism offerings
• Cost • Walk or cycle between key tourism
Tousim and
destinations
Economic
• Contribute to establishment of new
A weighted score system was used, meaning Value
business
some categories had a more value of importance • Pass through shopping/ eating precincts
placed on them. For example, connectivity, • Showcade local landscape features
community benefit and tourism and economic Environ-
• Opportunity to learn about local
value were weighted higher than the other mental and
•
landscapes
Have minimal impacts on the environment/
Cultural
categories. Value
cultural areas
• Minimal future impacts on sea level rise
and coastal erosion
New trail projects were assessed based on the
following criteria outlined in table 11. • Strategic support from partner
organisations
• Identified in a key Council stratgic
Strategic
The overall score each trail received determined Support
document
Identified as a key priority as part of
the trail priority order and whether trails were •
Destination Gippsland/ Gippsland Tracks
classified as high, medium or low priority. and Trails Feasibility Study
• Strong liklihood to secure funding
Trails that scored lower (60%), were classified as high priority. Trails Table 11. Trail Assessment Criteria
with scores that sat in the middle (40-60%)
were classified as medium priority.
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 306.1.1 High Priority Trail Projects
Map Trail LoS
Locality Priority
Ref Name Classification
Wonthaggi/
0 Wonthaggi to Inverloch Trail Shared Use, QS1 High
Inverloch
Woolamai to Nyora Rail Trail
3 Shared Use, QS1 Bass Coast High
Extension
18 Ozone St to Goroke St Shared Use, QS1 Inverloch High
Cowes to Ventor Cowes
8 Shared Use, QS2 High
Foreshore Trail West,Ventnor
Table 12. High Priority Trail Projects
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Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 316.1.2 Medium Priority Trail Projects
Map Trail LoS
Locality Priority
Ref Name Classification
15 Screw Creek Connection Loop Walking, QS2 Inverloch Medium
6 Coronet Bay to Corinella Shared Use, QS3 Coronet bay Medium
4 Cape Paterson Loop Shared Use, QS3 Cape Paterson Medium
17 Gippsland Odyssey Trail Shared Use, QS1 Inverloch Medium
40 The Esplanade Surf Beach Shared Use, QS3 Surf Beach Medium
1 Screw Creek Loop Walking, QS2 Inverloch Medium
Cowes/
10 Gossard Point to Nobbies Shared Use, QS2 Ventnor/ Medium
Summerlands
38 Back Beach to Phillip Island Rd Shared Use, QS3 San Remo Medium
47 Coal Point to Cape Paterson Shared Use, QS3 Wonthaggi Medium
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27 Berry's Beach to Summerlands Shared Use, QS3 Phillip Island Medium
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Phillip Island Rd to George Bass Coastal
39 Shared Use, QS3 San Remo Medium
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11 Dalyston To Rail Trail Connection Shared Use, QS3 Dalyston Medium
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Baxter Drive to Harmers Haven (Part of
42 Shared Use, QS3 Wonthaggi Medium
Yallock-Bulluk)
79 Coghlan Rd to Redwood Drive Shared Use, QS2 Cowes Medium
13 Pier Rd to Dalyston-Glen Forbes Rd Shared Use, QS3 Grantville Medium
34 The Colonnades to Woolamai Beach Rd Shared Use, QS3 Phillip Island Medium
80 Grossard Point to Cowes Shared Use, QS2 Phillip Island Medium
Wonthaggi to Inverloch Trail to Cape Pater-
5 Shared Use, QS3 Cape Paterson Medium
son (Part of Yallock-Bulluk)
Baxter Wetlands to Neil's Outlook (Part of
50 Shared Use, QS3 Wonthaggi Medium
Yallock-Bulluk)
33 Cowes to Pyramid Rock Shared Use, QS3 Phillip Island Medium
7 Anderson Rd to Thompson Ave Shared Use, QS2 Cowes Medium
36 Smiths Beach car park to YCW car park Shared Use, QS3 Phillip Island Medium
14 Rail Trail to W Area Rd Shared Use, QS3 Grantville Medium
41 Ventnor Rd to Smiths Beach Rd Shared Use, QS3 Ventnor Medium
81 Pump Track- Phillip Island Phillip Island Medium
Table 13. Medium Priority Trail Projects
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 326.1.3 Low Priority Trail Projects
Map Trail LoS
Locality Priority
Ref Name Classification
Glen Forbes Recreation Reserve to Bass
12 Shared Use, QS3 Grantville Low
Valley Primary
37 Churchill Rd coastal access Shared Use, QS3 Phillip Island Low
35 Grossard Pt Coastal Access Shared Use, QS3 Phillip Island Low
44 McKenzie St to McGibbonys Rd Shared Use, QS3 Wonthaggi Low
Rifle Range to Campbell St (Part of Yal-
49 Shared Use, QS3 Wonthaggi Low
lock-Bulluk)
30 Newhaven Loop Shared Use, QS3 Phillip Island Low
2 Bass River Trail Walking, QS3 Bass Low
9 Rhyll Inlet to Cowes-Rhyll Road Shared Use, QS3 Cowes/Rhyll Low
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31 Berrys Beach Road/ Troutmans Track Shared Use, QS3 Phillip Island Low
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Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 335.3 New Trail Projects
5.3.1 Phillip Island East and San Remo
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Figure 6. Phillip Island East
Trail Trail Land
Ref Details Considerations
Name Length Tenure
Rhyll Inlet to
Rhyll Inlet to Watson Part of trail located in Vegetation
9 Cowes-Rhyll 699m BCSC
Street through Rhyll Park Protection Overlay.
Road
Would be extremely difficult to
get a trail along the foreshore.
Trail from San Remo
Minimal roadside space,
Bridge, along Newhaven
Newhaven vegetation, cliff drop offs in
30 2,243m foreshore, connecting BCSC
Loop points, coastal erosion in future
back to Phillip Island Rd
Part of trail in Vegetation
via Boys Home Road.
Protection Overlay and Land
Subject To Inundation Overlay.
From Woolamai Beach
The Road, down Lantana Established parking already
Colonnades Road to The Colonnades, located at The Colonnades
34 1,269m BCSC
to Woolamai to create a loop network Trail located in Vegetation
Beach Rd with the Hot Springs Protection Overlay.
Loop Trail.
Bass Coast Tracks and Trails Strategy 34Trail Trail Land
Ref Details Considerations
Name Length Tenure
Established parking already
located at both Smiths Beach
Smiths
Trail from YCW Car Park and YCW.
Beach car
36 592m to Smiths Beach Car Trail located in Significant BCSC
park to YCW
Park. Landscape Overlay and
car park
Environmental Significance
Overlay.
Just enough room to put a trail
along road, possibly left hand
From Phillip Island Road,
Churchill side (going towards Phillip
down Churchill Road to
37 Rd coastal 1,460m Island Road). BCSC
Churchill Beach to create
access Part of trail in Significant
a loop network.
Landscape Overlay and Erosion
Management Overlay.
Phillip Island Road to
Back Beach Part of Yallock-Bulluk/Dinosaur
Potters Hill Road Beach
38 to Phillip 1,265m Trail. Trail located in Significant BCSC
Access Track via Pottters
Island Rd Landscape Overlay.
Hill Road.
Phillip Island Phillip Island Road to
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Part of Yallock-Bulluk/Dinosaur
Rd to George start of George Bass
39 1,464m Trail. Trail located in Significant BCSC
Bass Coastal Coastal Trail, via Punch
Landscape Overlay.
Walk Bowl Road.
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Trail from Phillip
The
Island Road, along the Trail located in Vegetation
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Esplanade 3,295m BCSC
Espanade to Sunderland Protection Overlay.
Surf Beach
Bay Carpark.
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Investigate the Phillip Island
Recreation Precinct as a
Pump track located on
81 Pump Track possible location for the pump BCSC
Phillip Island.
track, but other suitable sites
should also be investigated.
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