Beach view of Sandy Cape, west coast of Tasmania

Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Project

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​​​​​Background

​The Tasmanian Government has committed $10 million to support sustainable recreational off-road vehicle experiences within the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area (APCA) and reserves across the West Coast. 

The Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Project will include delivery of the following:

  • development of a West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy to inform:

    • improved West Coast off-road vehicle access and experiences

    • track and campground improvements, and other improvements as recommended in the Strategy

  • maintenance and some re-grading of shack node roads and tracks managed by PWS within the APCA​

  • increased protection of cultural heritage and natural values

  • enhanced education and interpretation of the values of the Western Tasmania Aboriginal Cultural Landscape, West Coast and APCA.

  • fostering of key partnerships with Aboriginal communities, 4WD clubs and users, tourism operators and local residents​

The draft West Coast Off-road Vehicle Strategy has been ​prepared:

 Draft West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy (PDF 5Mb)

Public comments on the strategy are now closed.

Project Area​

A map of Tasmania's West Coast showing the proposed extension to the Arthur Pieman Conservation Area boundary that requires the current recreational drivers pass

Resources​​​​​​

Media Release 9 August 202​1 – Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area Tracks Update

Arthur-Pieman Conservation A​​rea Tracks ​(NRE Tas website)

Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area Management Plan 2002

Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area – Parks and Wildlife Service

Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area Recreational Driving Guide

​Community Consultation and Contact Details

The public were invited to comment on the draft Strategy in the first half of 2024. 

Following release of the final Strategy there will be ongoing stakeholder engagement through the implementation of the project. ​

​Next Steps

​Following a review of all submissions received, a Submissions Report will be completed to help finalise the West Coast Off Road Vehicle Strategy.  

A notification will be sent out to members of the public who made a submission once the Strategy is finalised and is available to view online.​

Contact

APCA and West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Project
Email: apcawcorv.project@parks.tas.gov.au