WA’s Top Trails – Assessment Form
This form is to be used to assess the trails nominated for inclusion in the Trails WA marketing project.
“Fundamental principal is that the trails promoted are of a high standard and visitors can enjoy a range of quality experiences in a safe environment.”
Name of Trail: (or section of trail) ______
Type of Trail: □ walk □ bush walk □ cycle □ mountain bike □ equestrian □ multi-use
□ canoe □ snorkel □ dive □ drive □ other ______
What Tourism Region is it located in: □ Australia’s South West □ Experience Perth □ Australia’s CoralCoast
□ Australia’s North West □ Australia’s Golden Outback
Is it in a protected area? □No □Yes If yes, name of park: ______Tenure: ______
Is it in a water catchment area? □No □Yes If yes, name area: ______
Start Point: ______End Point: ______
Loop trail □No □Yes Any other access points- sealed, unsealed or 4WD only______
Length of Trail or section: ______
TrailUsers
Degree of difficulty: link to matrix Track Classification: ______
Time to complete: □ ½ day or less □ day □ multi-day No. of days______
Are specific skills required: □ No □Yes Details: ______
(e.g. navigation, map reading, dive ticket)
Is special equipment required: □ No □Yes Section: ______
Wheelchair access (to part or all of trail) □No □Yes Section: ______
(does it meet AS1248?)
Closest wheelchair toilets/facilities: ______
TrailConditions
Who is the land manager: ______
Is it well maintained □No □Yes Who maintains it? (DEC/Shire/Friends group) ______
Is there a management/maintenance plan for the trail? □No □Yes ______
Trail Surface: ______
Are there any hazards? □No □Yes If yes, details:______
(e.g. water body, steep cliffs, slippery rocks)
On trail Infrastructure: □No □Yes If yes, details:______
(e.g. picnic table/toilets at certain point)
Prohibited: □No □Yes If yes, details:______
(e.g. bikes, pets)
Signage (note if good or needs improving and give details of what is required)
Directional (i.e. Finding it from nearby road/town): □No □Yes ______
At the Start/Finish: Is it easy to find? □No □Yes Does it have a trail head or sign? □No □Yes ______
Trail marking: Is it adequately marked? □No □Yes ______
Comments on above______
Points of Interest. Does the trail have any: (if yes, please give brief details and take suitable photographs)
Does the trail have any: (if yes, please give brief details)
□ Historical interest______
□ Indigenous interest______
□ Interesting flora and/or fauna______
□ Great/interesting views______
□ Interesting geographical features______
□ Interpretation of any kind
□ Other______
Promotional material (Please source samples where available)
Is there a brochure□No □Yes Available from ______
Is there a map □No □Yes Available from ______
Is a map necessary or would a trail head be adequate?______
Is there a trail head (take a photo)□No □Yes
Is there a website or web page promoting the trail □No □Yes
(e.g. on a regional visitor information site)
Brief Description of trail for brochure: (25 to 50 words max)
______
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Description of trail for website: (200 to 300 words)
Selection of photos required for each trail highlighting key features if possible and or users on the trails.
Closest Visitor Information Centre: ______Contact: ______
Phone: ______Fax:______Email: ______
Address: ______
Nearest Town: ______Distance from town (approx) ______km
Are current trail conditions available? PH: …………………………………………
Questions for the VIC:
Services
If it’s a bike, canoe, snorkel, dive or horse trail – is there anywhere in the nearby to hire a bike, canoe, horse or snorkel/dive gear?
□No □Yes
Details: ______
Is information about the trail available from anywhere in the nearest town/community? □No □Yes
Details: ______
Is the trail accessible at all by public transport? □No □Yes
Details: ______
Are there any attractions/services nearby which could be ‘packaged’ with the trail? E.g. Does it link interesting places, is there a great pub/winery along the way for a lunch stop. □No □Yes
1: ______
2: ______
3: ______
Is there suitable accommodation in the area?□No □Yes
□ backpackers □ caravan park □ B&B □ hotel □ motel □ camp ground
Provide Name and contact details of places that you would recommend:
1: Name: Contact: Phone: Fax: email:
2: Name: Contact: Phone: Fax: email:
3: Name: Contact: Phone: Fax: email:
Is there a website?□ No □Yes
Is it current?□ No □Yes
Who manages it?…………………………………………………………………………………………………..