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Historic Highfield House receives roof revamp

Work is underway to restore a slice of Tasmania’s early colonial heritage with Stanley’s Highfield House set to receive a new roof.

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New amenities for North-West parks

Work will start later this month replacing the toilets at Pelion Hut on the Overland Track in the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park and at Lake Vera on the Frenchmans Cap Track in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

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Campfire restrictions lifted in many of Tasmania's national parks and reserves

As of 02:00am 20 March 2023, the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) has lifted annual campfire restrictions in non Fuel Stove Only Areas in national parks and reserves.

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Visitors continue to explore Tasmania’s natural wonders

Tasmania’s natural wonders continue to be a destination drawcard with visitation to some of our parks and reserves increasing by 18 per cent.

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Public submissions welcome for Maria Island Rediscovered project – Stage 3

The Maria Island Rediscovered project is making progress, with the public now invited to have their say on Stage 3 of the project.

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Dove Lake viewing shelter improves visitor experience

A new viewing shelter at the iconic Dove Lake has officially been unveiled, bolstering Cradle Mountain’s reputation as a global destination for nature-based tourism.

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Discovery Ranger program coming to a park or reserve near you soon

Our Summer Discovery Ranger Program will run from late December 2022 through to January 2023.

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Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area celebrates its 40th anniversary

The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area celebrates its 40th anniversary of being declared a World Heritage Area. It is one of only two sites globally to meet seven of the 10 criteria for World Heritage listing.