The ‘Great South Coast Walk’ (GSCW) is a concept that connects over 660km of existing and proposed coastal walking tracks on the NSW South Coast, stretching from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney to Mallacoota in Victoria. Covering seven NSW local government areas, including Sutherland, Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Councils, and encompassing many coastal villages and towns, the walk is currently promoted as an experience that can be completed in 11 sections with each averaging 60km.

These walks typically start and finished in or close by local towns and villages which have the potential to become ‘walking hubs’ for visitors. Significant Federal, State and Local Government investment has been and continues to be made on existing and planned infrastructure in the region, however, these experiences tend to be developed and promoted in isolation. The exception is a dedicated website to promote the entire experience; developed and maintained by a community member, who is an experienced walker and passionate advocate for the overall concept.

Destination Sydney Surrounds South (DSSS) believe, and analysis suggests, that there is a significant opportunity to position the South Coast as a signature coastal walking destination through the development of the GSCW. Furthermore, DSSS supported by project stakeholders, has developed an Opportunity Analysis for the concept and the full report has been attached to this tender.

Seeking expressions of interest relating to the Project Brief. Please email all responses to aaron.matis@dnsss.com.au

Thank you.

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Dear respondants, thank you to all who have shown a keen interest in this project. We have since extended the closing date for submissions to allow more time for prospects to pull together their submissions.

Please find the updated closing date as outlined on this listing.