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A large group of particapants following a bollywood dance routine on the lawns of Mount Field National Park
Bollywood dancing at Mount Field (photograph: Jonathan Wherrett)

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New Gate Installation at Clarence Lagoon

In response to illegal off-track four-wheel-driving activity, a new gate has been installed at the end of the four-wheel-driving track leading into Clarence Lagoon.

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Rescue skills put to the test in harsh winter conditions

Battling snow, strong winds and below-zero temperatures, Cradle Mountain rangers and field officers recently put their emergency response skills to the test during a challenging training exercise.

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Highfield high fashion returns after 150 years

How a dress from Stanley, Tasmania found its way to a residence in Brisbane, Queensland and back to Stanley 150 years later. A dress from the 1870s is currently on display at Highfield Historic Site, over 150 years after it was designed.

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Protecting Tasmania's wild places, today and into the future

This World Ranger Day (31 July 2026), we celebrate and thank the 115 dedicated rangers who help protect and manage Tasmania’s remarkable natural and cultural places. From iconic national parks and coastal reserves to remote mountain ranges and wilderness areas, PWS rangers work right across Tasmania caring for the landscapes, wildlife and cultural heritage that make our island unique.

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Welcoming visitors back to Pioneer Lake

Public access to Pioneer Lake in North-East Tasmania has been restored following the successful decommissioning of Pioneer Dam. The Pioneer Dam structure was built more than a century ago to support historic mining activities in the region. Detailed engineering and environmental assessments identified safety risks associated with the ageing structure that required action.

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A lifetime of memories at Narawntapu National Park

As Narawntapu National Park celebrates its 50th anniversary, few people know the park quite like John Bowden. For the past 21 years, John has been sharing Tasmania’s natural places with locals and visitors alike.

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Plan ahead for safer winter walks

Winter in Tasmania offers some of the most striking and rewarding walking experiences, but the same conditions that make it special can also make it unpredictable and hazardous.

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Discover what’s happening at Narawntapu National Park this July

Spend a winter weekend exploring Narawntapu National Park on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this extraordinary place.

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Overland Track bookings to open tomorrow

Bookings for the 2026/27 Overland Track walking season will open tomorrow (Tuesday, 7 July 2026). The iconic wilderness experience attracts around 11,000 local, interstate and international walkers each year and traverses some of Tasmania’s most breathtaking alpine environments.

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