Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service acknowledges and pays respect to Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional and original owners, and continuing custodians of this land and acknowledges Elders – past, present and emerging.
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60 Great Short Walks
Exciting adventures for explorers of all ages and sizes. The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's walking opportunities.
Register now for Overnight Walks
An overnight bushwalker registration system for some of Tasmania’s most remote, pristine locations has been introduced to protect sensitive vegetation that can take many decades to recover if damaged. Help us protect our sensitive tracks by registering your intent to walk.
World Heritage Areas
A number of Tasmanian locations have been inscribed as World Heritage Areas with examples of natural or cultural significance ranging from unique convict heritage, to islands of outstanding geological significance, and one of the largest temperate natural areas in the world.
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Explore our parks by map
Prepare to enjoy the simple pleasure of the outdoors. Each of our parks has its own distinct flavour. Show respect for the environment and keep safety in mind to enjoy the experience.
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Cradle Mountain celebrates centenary
This week, on 16 May, we marked the 100th anniversary of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park being proclaimed as a protected area in Tasmania.
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Construction to start on Shared Use Track at Freycinet National Park
Visitors will soon benefit from a new Foreshore Shared Use Track at Freycinet National Park.
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Hop into Easter with PWS's Discovery Rangers
Easter is almost here, which means that our Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) Discovery Rangers are busy preparing some fun activities to be run over the holiday period.