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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Maintaining our iconic walk experiences
From 1 July 2023, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) will increase the fees for two iconic multi-day walks to ensure the experiences are maintained as world-class hiking destinations well into the future.
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Ben Lomond shelter opens to the public
The visitor experience at Ben Lomond National Park is set to be enriched with construction of the new $2.7 million public shelter now complete and open to the public from 10 June 2023.
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Aboriginal cultural burning policy and procedures released
To support Aboriginal people to connect with country and share their culture, the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) has developed a policy and procedures for cultural burning on land managed by the PWS.