Acknowledging the importance of tourism to Tasmania, the state budget features a $37 million funding boost to the industry.

At the centrepiece of the spending is a $6.8 million increase to progress the Cradle Mountain project – taking the total state government expenditure to $21.8 million.

On the West Coast, $400,000 has been allocated to improve and enhance public infrastructure to support tourism experiences.

At Stanley, interpretive signage and lookout upgrades will be completed as part of a $150,000 improvement to facilities at The Nut. 

The Tourism Industry Council Tasmania has praised the state government’s industry spending.

Industry council chief executive Luke Martin described it as “one of the best tourism budgets for some time”.

“It is essentially what we put to the government in our pre-budget submission,” he said.

“The significant investment in Cradle Mountain allows the project to steam ahead at full confidence.”

In the state's national parks, facility improvements will cost $8 million over two years to deliver "flagship tourism experiences". 

Following the success of the Blue Derby Mountain bike event in April, the government has allocated $800,000 to improve the trails.

The St Helens Mountain Bike Trail network will also get a $1 million upgrade. 

That investment coincides with $6 million allocated to develop a Tasmanian Cycle Tourism Strategy. 

On the East Coast, $278,000 will be allocated to an Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania wukalina cultural walk development. 

Six million dollars will be allocated to improve the Great Eastern Drive and Maria Island will also get $1.8 million for restoration works. 

In the south of the state, $4 million will develop stage three of the Three Capes Track.

On Bruny Island, Neck visitor facilities will undergo a $700,000 upgrade and the Neck Main Road will see $3.19 in improvements.