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.
Multi-day Walks
Australia's most mountainous State boasts some of the best overnight bushwalking experiences to be found. The diversity of walking opportunities in Tasmania can take you through ancient rainforests, across unique alpine plateaus, pristine white sand beaches and along the edge of the highest seas cliffs in Australia.
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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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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Grants for Aboriginal Cultural Burning open
To support Tasmanian Aboriginal communities to engage in cultural burning practices and building capacity, applications are now open for the Cultural Burning Grants Program.
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Echo Point Jetty at Lake St Clair reopens
Bush walkers and tourists exploring Lake St Clair can now access Echo Point by boat following maintenance upgrades to the jetty to make the deck safer for users.
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Traditional carpentry methods used in restoration of Dove Lake Boatshed
The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) has completed restoration works on the historic Dove Lake Boatshed at Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
PWS staff used traditional splitting methods when replacing the timber shingles that had deteriorated or been damaged over the years.