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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PWS well prepared for the fire season
Preparedness activities for this year’s fire season are well underway, with Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) staff undertaking Fire Preparedness days recently.
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Overnight walker registration
An overnight bushwalker registration system for some of Tasmania’s most remote, pristine locations has been introduced to protect sensitive vegetation. Help us protect our sensitive tracks by registering your intent to walk.
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Expanding a Tasmanian national park
The Tasmanian Government is proposing to expand the Mole Creek Karst National Park to better protect the area’s unique limestone cave systems