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Cooperative fuel reduction burning planned

04/09/2008

A series of fuel reduction burns will be conducted this month in Tasmania's North-East and on the West Coast as part of the inter-agency Fuel Reduction Burning Program.More

Sustainable mountain biking in parks and reserves

04/09/2008

The Parks and Wildlife Service is working to deliver sustainable mountain bike recreation areas in two popular Tasmanian reserves, the Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Michelle O'Byrne, said today.
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Volunteer caretakers sought for Maatsuyker Island

08/08/2008

The Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking self-sufficient volunteers able to withstand the buffeting Roaring Forties for a four or six month stint at Australia's southernmost lighthouse on Maatsuyker Island.More

Maria Island National Park - Introduction

Please Note: Access to Maria Island is available by Seawings, which is providing a daily ferry service leaving Triabunna at 9.00am and 3.15pm. The ferry departs Maria Island at 9.30am and 4.00pm for the return trip to Triabunna. Passengers should arrive at the jetty 20 minutes prior to departure.

Contact Seawings on 0419 746 668 or www.seawingsecotours.com.au.

Maria Island is a special place with something for everyone - historic ruins, sweeping bays, rugged cliffs and mountains, and remarkable wildlife.

Set just off the warm east coast, the island is easily accessed by ferry. Once on the island you will discover a place where there are no motor vehicles, no shops and no worries. Whether you're here for hours or days you can choose the kind of stay that suits you and let Maria work its spell on you.

Further details of the rich history of Maria Island are available at our Visitor's Guide to Tasmania's Historic Places.