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Campfire

Campfire restrictions come into effect across national parks and reserves

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​​​Restrictions on campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves will start in some Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service campgrounds ​from Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 2:00am.

The restrictions reduce the risk of bushfires. 

Detailed information is availble on our Campfires webpage. This page includes an interactive map of locations for bans and restrictions.

The seasonal campfire restrictions apply to all national parks and reserves in the local government areas of:

  • ​King Island

  • Flinders

  • Dorset

  • Break O'Day

  • Glamorgan-Spring Bay (including Maria Island)

  • Sorell

They also apply to Narawntapu National Park. 

Bans include the use of pot fires. The sparks, embers and disposal of ash from pot fires can cause bushfires.

PWS State Fire Manager Katy Edwards said the seasonal campfire bans are put in place to help protect visitors, communities and important cultural and natural values of our parks and reserves.

Gas stoves and gas barbecues will still be permitted.

Last year there were 285 reports of unattended or illegal campfires on PWS managed land.

“Our priority is community and visitor safety and preventing bushfires from starting. Eliminating abandoned, escaped or poorly constructed campfires is part of our community and visitor safety strategy," Katy said.

“We want to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable camping experience and appreciate assistance from visitors and the community in complying with fire restrictions."

Know before you go and keep up to date with the latest alerts.

A map of Tasmania highlighting areas where campfires are banned

State Campfire Bans 2024-25

Published 5/11/2024