The line graph presents data on the annual number of visitors, expressed in thousands, to Blue Mountain National Park over an 11-year period from 2005 to 2015.
Overall, the trend shows a gradual rise in visitor numbers throughout the period, despite a noticeable dip in 2010. The early years were marked by steady growth, followed by a temporary setback, and ultimately a robust recovery leading to the highest figures by 2015.
In 2005, the park attracted roughly 150,000 visitors. Over the next three years, attendance increased consistently, reaching around 200,000 by 2008. This upward movement suggests that the park was gaining traction, possibly due to improvements in facilities or enhanced promotional activities. In 2009, visitor numbers peaked slightly at about 210,000, only to experience a decline in 2010, when they dropped to nearly 180,000. This downturn could be linked to external factors such as unfavorable weather conditions or temporary economic constraints.
However, from 2011 onward the numbers began to climb again, with gradual increases that led to approximately 190,000 visitors in 2011, 210,000 in 2012, and steady gains in the following years. By 2015, the park had recorded close to 250,000 visitors, marking the most successful year in terms of attendance.