Explore our parks

Adamsfield was once a thriving osmiridium mining settlement with a population of more than 1 000 people.

The spectacular coastline of the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area is among the most scenic and wild in the State. It is a hotspot for fishers, surfers, campers, horse riders and recreational vehicle enthusiasts, many of whom regard it as their second home.

Tasmania’s best-known conservation area, named by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s ‘Most Beautiful Beaches’ and there’s no doubt the Bay of Fires lives up to this reputation.

Walkers, skiers and adventure-seekers can experience true alpine conditions in the magnificent surroundings of Ben Lomond National Park.

Steeped in a rich mining history, the Blue Tier is home to a wide variety of mountain forest and sub-alpine walks.

The Central Plateau Conservation Area is a wild place of sub-alpine moorlands and a myriad of tarns on the northern edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Outdoor enthusiasts are well catered for at the multi-use Coningham Nature Recreation Area.

Iconic Cradle Mountain is a place of exceptional natural beauty in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA).

The Dial Range Reserves hold a diversity of forest types with multiple walking tracks to the various mountain peaks.

Douglas-Apsley National Park is on Tasmania’s beautiful east coast. The park’s distinctive features include eucalypt forests and heathlands, spectacular gorges and waterfalls, and a variety of rare and protected species.

Renowned for its expanses of wet eucalypt forest and temperate rainforest, you can find some of the tallest flowering trees on earth in the Florentine River Regional Reserve.

Located south of Strahan in the heart of The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park offers a dramatic take on the Tasmanian wilderness.

Freycinet National Park has a magic all of its own, come and explore the coastal landscapes and beaches that make this a must see destination.

Forming the northern and eastern edge of Tasmania’s Central Plateau, the Great Western Tiers Conservation Area is a spectacular region encompassing dramatic dolerite cliffs, majestic forests, and abundant birdlife.

Take a guided tour around one of Tasmania's 'hidden gems.'

​Hartz Mountains National Park has been shaped by ancient glaciers and offers visitors a window into Tasmania’s remote and rugged south-west wilderness. You’ll feel on top of the world as you gaze out at the seemingly endless mountain peaks, stretching towards Tasmania’s southern coast.

Hastings Cave State Reserve has a number of activities for you and your family. Choose from spectacular caves, thermal springs, short walks and relaxing picnic grounds.

Highfield Historic Site can be regarded as the 'birthplace' of European settlement in Tasmania's north-west, a great place to visit or hold an event.

Originally built to support Hobart's defences, Kangaroo Bluff Battery now makes an ideal picnic site.

Located just outside of Launceston, Kate Reed Nature Recreation Area is a popular site for running, mountain biking and dog walking.

Lying midway in eastern Bass Strait is the remote Kent Group National Park – a bewitching cluster of granite islands (including Deal, Erith and Dover) rimmed by turquoise waters and replete with tame wildlife.

Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Lake St Clair is every walker’s dream. It offers leisurely lakeside strolls, beautiful forest trails, and overnight bushwalks.

Framed by the dominant species of Tasmania's cool temperate rainforests - myrtle, sassafrass and leatherwood, the Falls are understandably a popular spot among both Tasmanians and visitors alike.

The Lime Bay State Reserve is a summer camping and boating hotspot.

The Lisdillon Saltworks were one of a number of small scale, speculative works established in Van Diemens Land to meet colonial needs.

Constructed in 1833, the Low Head Light Station at Low Head Historic Site was the third to be established in Australia and has operated continuously for over 170 years.

Lyons Cottage is a simple, single storey weatherboard home that tells a fascinating story. This quaint Victorian Georgian dwelling beneath The Nut in Stanley was the original home of Tasmania’s first and only elected Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons, in the late 1800s.

​Subantarctic Macquarie Island is as remote as it is awe-inspiring place roughly located halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica.

Maria Island National Park is a special place with something for everyone - historic ruins, sweeping bays, rugged cliffs and mountains, and remarkable wildlife.

Like national parks of the water, marine reserves help to protect our precious marine plant and animal life.

The Mayfield Bay Conservation Area is a richly diverse small reserve found along the Great Eastern Drive on the East Coast of Tasmania.

Explore the sparkling limestone caves of the Mole Creek Caves. Guided tours showcase the striking formations amongst the underground network of caves, sinkholes, gorges, streams and springs.

​The Mount Direction Semaphore Station in Tasmania’s north provided an integral link between Launceston and George Town, and was one of the early Australian communication stations of the time.

Mount Field is one of Tasmania’s oldest and most diverse national parks.

Built in 1811, Mount Nelson Signal Station played an important role in reporting maritime traffic in both Hobart and Port Arthur.

Mount Roland Regional Reserve offers an imposing and spectacular mountain range that towers over the nearby towns of Sheffield and Gowrie Park.

Sparkling white sand beaches, an abundance of native wildlife, and spectacular coastal walks all await you at Mount William National Park in Tasmania’s North-East.

The diverse coastal landscapes of north-west Tasmania make Narawntapu the ideal place to experience Tasmania’s wildlife.

Peggs Beach Conservation Area is tucked away between Stanley and Rocky Cape National Park in the State’s North-West. Its proximity to these popular attractions and its pleasant beach and riverfront vistas ensure a steady flow of day trippers eager for a swim, to go fishing or to stretch their legs on the sand.

Located just south of Hobart, the Peter Murrell Reserves conserve a diverse range of forest, buttongrass and heathland communities.

A unique underwater environment

Richmond gaol is the oldest, still intact, gaol in Australia.

Striking rock formations, an incredible variety of flowering plants and important Aboriginal heritage all make the park, on the shores of Bass Strait in Tasmania’s far north-west, worth exploring.

The Ross Female Factory was a workhouse for female convicts between 1847 and 1854.

Sarah Island is Tasmania's oldest convict settlement and reputedly one of the severest penal establishments in the history of transportation. Situated in the southern part of Macquarie Harbour on the west coast of Tasmania.

Wild and inaccessible, Savage River National Park protects extensive cool temperate rainforest.

South Bruny National Park contains some of Tasmania’s most spectacular coastal scenery, from towering cliffs to long sandy beaches, with the vast Southern Ocean as an impressive backdrop.

Visitors to Southport Lagoon can engage in a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, four-wheel-driving, camping, bird watching and bushwalking, as well as some of the most tranquil kayaking in Tasmania.

Tasmania’s largest reserve, Southwest National Park, contains dramatic mountain ranges and spectacular coastal landscapes, all subject to wild, changeable weather. Take a scenic drive or challenge yourself with the multi-day South Coast Track walk.

St Columba Falls State Reserve makes a refreshing break from your East Coast adventure; perfect for a short walk and a picnic. Just 30 minutes from St Helens, the reserve is home to the St Columba Falls, a 90 metre cascade flowing from the foothills of Mount Victoria.

With striking granite mountains, rugged coastlines, and an abundance of rare plants and animals, Strzelecki National Park on Flinders Island offers a wealth of opportunities for visitors to explore.

The naming of the Styx Tall Trees Conservation Area is no exaggeration. Tall is almost an understatement to describe the awesome eucalypt giants that dominate the rainforest in this unique area of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Located in the Tamar Conservation Area, the Tamar Island Wetlands Centre provides a haven for various birds, mammals, reptiles, frogs, fish and invertebrates. Explore the area via the boardwalk and take the opportunity to observe the bird life from the observatory window located in the visitor centre.

Tasman National Park is culturally rich and scenically stunning. Encompassing Forestier and Tasman peninsulas, the Park includes Australia’s highest sea cliffs, Shipstern Bluff surf mecca, and the award-winning Three Capes Track.

The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) is a global and national wonder that protects an amazing array of natural and cultural heritage.

The striking geological formation of The Nut in Stanley rises from Bass Strait and towers over the historic town in North-West Tasmania.

The Shot Tower is one of Tasmania’s most distinctive heritage landmarks and has presided over the waterside suburb of Taroona since 1870.

The Steppes Reserve protects an important piece of Tasmania’s sheep-grazing heritage.

Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area is centrally located in Launceston and has a diverse offering of outdoor activities for visitors.

The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is a magnificent, remote and mountainous alpine landscape within the Central Plateau region of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. With no road access, this high country is for exploring on foot.

Waterhouse Conservation Area is a well-kept secret near Bridport in Tasmania’s far north-east. This tranquil area encompasses a complex mosaic of diverse vegetation, including one of the largest areas of heathland on the North-East Coast. Vast relict dune systems, formed during the Ice Age, tower over the horizon in the north of the reserve.

World Heritage Areas managed by the Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service