Campfires will be banned in all national parks and reserves in the Tasman municipal area from 2am on Friday 16 January 2026.
Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) has extended its seasonal campfire bans to include Lime Bay, Mill Creek and Banksia campgrounds.
PWS has extended the seasonal campfire bans as a result of the ongoing underlying dryness in the landscape. The aim is to reduce the risk of bushfires during peak fire danger periods.
Campfire bans also remain in place for all national parks and reserves in Maria Island and Flinders Island, all parks and reserves in the municipalities of Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Dorset and Break O’Day, and Narawntapu National Park, Tooms Lake and Snakey Creek Conservation Area.
Campfire bans include the use of pot fires. The sparks, embers and disposal of ash from pot fires can cause bushfires. Gas stoves and gas barbecues are permitted.
PWS State Fire Manager Katy Edwards said despite the permanent and seasonal fire bans in place across reserves managed by PWS, 110 illegal campfires had been reported so far this season.
“Our priority is community and visitor safety and preventing bushfires from starting. Eliminating abandoned, escaped or poorly constructed campfires is part ofour community and visitor safety strategy,” Ms Edwards said.
“We want to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable camping experience and we ask visitors to continue to adhere to these bans.”
The seasonal campfire bans will remain in place until further notice. PWS continues to monitor its campgrounds, and additional areas may be added at a later date.
