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Attractions and activities Many of the attractions and activities available in the region revolve around the coast and inland waterways. The region has an excellent variety of beautiful beaches which provide opportunities for fishing, surfing, boating and interactions with marine life such as dolphins, penguins and sea lions. The Peel Inlet and associated waterways (such as the Murray and Serpentine rivers) also provide opportunities for fishing, boating and crabbing and adventure activities such as kayaking and canoeing. There are two national parks in the region. The Serpentine National Park is a popular daytrip destination only 60km from Perth, while the Yalgorup National Park (south of Mandurah) is home to thrombolites, the world’s oldest living life forms. The area is also home to a range of man made attractions including world class golf courses (The Cut and Kennedy Bay), a series of dive wrecks in the West Coast Dive Park, industrial tourism opportunities around Pinjarra, the Hotham Valley Railway linking Pinjarra to Etmilyn via Dwellingup, and numerous heritage tourism experiences. The Forest Heritage Centre in Dwellingup is a significant attraction which has continual plans for expansion, including an indigenous tourism experience currently under development. Perhaps the biggest issue for attractions and activities in the region revolves around access to water catchment areas, particularly in Department of Environment and Conservation managed lands. Many of the recreational and camping opportunities in the region centre on the excellent access to the region’s rivers, lakes, dams and other waterways. However, with increasing numbers of visitors accessing these sites, there are concerns about the long term sustainability of the environment in these areas. With an increasing population in the region resulting in increasing demand for attractions and activities that revolve around waterways, it is essential that tourism agencies continue to work with key decision makers such as the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Department of Water to ensure tourism related needs are taken into consideration in the long term planning for water catchment areas in the region. In furthering education about the importance of protecting the Peel Inlet and its waterways, there is also opportunity to work further with local stakeholders to develop an attraction which fulfils environmental education and tourism outcomes by capitalising on the unique and internationally significant RAMSAR wetlands. Outside of the waterway systems in the region, there is also seen to be the opportunity to further develop experiences and interpretation around: • the ever growing industrial presence in inland parts of the region, particularly around the Alcoa refinery outside Pinjarra; • the indigenous heritage and history in the region, particularly around Pinjarra; • other sites of natural and historical significance, such as the Forest Heritage Centre (Dwellingup) and Fairbridge Village (Pinjarra); • the Forrest Highway through the implementation of the planned Binjareb Trail. The preservation and development of additional child-friendly attractions and the facilitation of tour development in and around Mandurah to service the leisure and conferencing markets are also seen as product development priorities. AMENTIES Broadly speaking, it is felt that visitor amenities are well served in the region, particularly around the cities of Mandurah and Rockingham. However, a lack of mooring and jetty facilities in the Peel Inlet and associated waterways is seen to limit the opportunities for recreational and house boats which results in unnecessary damage along the banks of the Inlet. In addition, the need to continue to provide amenities for camping and recreational visitors in Lane Poole Reserve and Serpentine National Park is seen as important. 50 Experience Perth Tourism Western Australia | Tourism Development Priorities
Priorities for the Peel and Rockingham Sub-Region The following priorities will assist in improving infrastructure and stimulating private investment in product development in the Experience Perth tourism region. It is important to remember that these priorities do not cover all areas of destination development, such as marketing and events. Tourism WA will monitor the progress of priorities and may assist in facilitation. 1) Ensure the provision of adequate camping and recreational opportunities in inland parts of the region With its close proximity to major population centres such as Perth and Bunbury, the inland areas of the Peel and Rockingham region (particularly around waterways) are popular areas for daytrips and camping. With an expected population increase in the Peel and Rockingham region of 160,000 by 2025 (a 77% increase on 2008 numbers) 4 , it is essential that there is the provision of adequate camping and recreational options in inland parts of the region. Priority Project Key agencies Timeframe High Facilitate the provision of adequate camping and recreational opportunities in inland parts of the region Department of Environment and Conservation 1-5 years 2) Improve roads and facilities linking into the Forrest Highway With the expected increase in traffic travelling along the Forrest Highway, there is a need to improve roads and facilities feeding into this link. This improvement will help increase visitor safety, reduce travelling times and improve visitor awareness about the regional attractions on either side of the highway. Key projects include: Priority Project Key agencies Timeframe High Provision of additional directional signage on routes feeding to and from the Forrest Highway and the Peel localities through which it passes Main Roads, Local Government 1-5 years Medium Provision of visitor information at key points along the Forrest Highway, linking with the Binjareb Trail sites Peel Development Commission, Local Government, Binjareb Trail Committee, Main Roads 1-5 years Experience Perth Tourism Western Australia | Tourism Development Priorities 51
Page 1 and 2: Date of Publication: MARCH 2010 EXP
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS Tourism in Wester
Page 5 and 6: Government’s role in Destination
Page 7 and 8: Experience Perth The Experience Per
Page 9 and 10: In terms of current overnight visit
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