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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Fire season preparedness in full swing around the state
As the fire season nears, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) staff have been busy with the annual fire season preparedness program.
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Rescue efforts continue at mass whale stranding on Tasmania’s west coast
Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service staff, along with colleagues from Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas), volunteers and local aquaculture company personnel continue to rescue, re-float, and release whales today following the mass whale stranding near Strahan on Wednesday 21 September.
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Return of the nostril-flaring beachmasters to Macquarie Island
The elephant seal breeding season has started on Macquarie Island, a Nature Reserve and World Heritage Area located about halfway between Australia and Antarctica in the Southern Ocean.