Upgraded walking tracks at The Nut have officially opened, making the iconic north-west landmark easier to access for people with mobility issues.
The $2.3 million project has delivered an all-access track connecting Godfreys Beach to The Nut, featuring handrails, wider paths and gentler slopes.
Parks Minister Nick Duigan said about 50,000 people visit the rugged landmark each year.
The new track allows visitors to walk from Godfrey’s Beach to The Nut, while another all-access path now runs from The Nut Cafe to the base of the Zig Zag track.
The upgrades are designed to help wheelchair users and people with limited mobility enjoy the site.
A new bench seat overlooking Godfreys Beach has also been installed, offering views towards Highfield House and Bass Strait.
A sandstone obelisk has been placed at the base of the Zig Zag track.
Local company Phil Templeton Building delivered the works, supported by the Circular Head Tourism Association.
The walking track upgrades mark the first stage of broader plans for the site.
The state government is now investigating the construction of a new track linking The Nut car park to Stanley Wharf.
A cantilevered viewing platform is also planned for The Nut.
