The vision for the Overland Track is:

The Overland Track will be Tasmania's premier bushwalking experience.

This vision was developed by the Overland Track Steering Committee which included representatives from the Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Primary Industries, Water and the Environment, tourism operators, the Tourism council of Tasmania, Tourism Tasmania and the World Heritage Area Consultative Committee.

Objectives: The committee also identified the following objectives that will assist in achieving the vision:

1. The Overland Track will provide a quality experience for a range of visitor groups.
2. The Overland Track will be a sustainable experience that utilises best practice environmental standards.
3. The Overland Track will demonstrate best practice management.
4. The Overland Track will showcase the values of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

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The Overland Track will offer a range of experiences to visitor groups providing choice in the level of security, comfort and challenge sought. Best practice standards will be met in the management of the environment and the overall journey. The range of experiences will encompass:

1. Independent walking using public huts and/or camp sites;
2. Commercial guided walking using public camp sites; and
3. Commercial guided walking using private huts

The following guiding principles will be adopted to achieve the vision for the Overland Track:

1. The Overland Track will be known worldwide for showcasing the values, and engendering an appreciation of, the natural and cultural heritage of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
2. The Overland Track will provide a distinct product that can be differentiated from other walking opportunities in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
3. A range of experience options will be provided to meet the needs of a range of visitor groups.
4. Each experience option will be sustainable and involve best practice environmental and management standards.
5. The Overland Track experience is a total experience and excellence at all stages will be delivered.
6. The use of the Overland Track for marketing Tasmania will engender an appreciation of the values of the area and of the scarcity of the opportunity offered.