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Celebrating 50 years of Narawntapu National Park

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Narawntapu National Park is marking a pretty special milestone this year - 50 years since it was declared a State Reserve back on 29 June 1976, when it was known as Asbestos Range National Park.

The park also holds an important place in Tasmania's history as the first to return to an Aboriginal name - Narawntapu - which comes from the Badger Head and West Head areas within the park.

To mark the anniversary, park entry fees will be waived on Monday 29 June.

A group of hikers with backpacks walk along a narrow dirt track through dense coastal scrub, where tall, thin trees arch overhead to form a tunnel-like canopy. The ground is covered with dry twigs and leaves, and light filters through the branches toward

Celebrations continue on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July, with guided walks, lawn and beach conversations, and a historic camping display.

Park entry fees will also be waived that weekend. Camping fees still apply.

Known and loved for its stunning coastal heathlands, Narawntapu protects a rich mix of natural beauty, cultural heritage and native wildlife. It's long been a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike.

Whether you're into camping by the coast, boating, fishing, swimming, birdwatching, or just getting out for a walk, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Head to the Narawntapu National Park page​ to find out more. 

Four people with backpacks sit on a wooden bench at a lookout, facing a wide landscape of grassy plains, wetlands, and winding water channels. Low hills and distant mountains stretch across the horizon under a cloudy sky, with native grasses in the foregr

Published 29/06/2026