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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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Improving visitor experience at Catamaran Bay

Vistors to Recherche Bay can now experience improved parking and access for boat trailers, new designated camping sites and better traffic flow throughout the popular Catamaran site.

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Expressions of interest open for the Shot Tower Historic Site

Expressions of Interest are now open for the future operation and stewardship of the Shot Tower Historic Site.

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Easier planning for your next parks adventure

From November 2026 we will begin rolling out our new booking system, making it easier to plan and manage your camping trips.

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New Volunteer Group Launches at Lake St Clair

A new community volunteer group has been established, bringing together volunteers who are passionate about protecting and conserving the unique landscapes of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

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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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