Convoy od 4WD vehicles driving uphill on the Mount McCall 4WD Track
Mount McCall 4WD Track

Mount McCall Track
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Planned burn: Hamilton Range, Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
Applies from 21/5/2025

Weather permitting, we will be conducting a planned burn at Hamilton Range, Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National Park  in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) on 21 May 2025.

Fire is an important part of sustaining the ecology of and protecting values in the TWWHA. 

The total area of the burns is approximately 600 hectares. It is likely to take two days to complete. Smoke may last for some days after the burn.

During burning operations access to this area will be restricted. Stay well out of the burn site. Please follow directions from staff or any signs.

​Visit our webpage ​more information about our planned burns program.​

Last reviewed 20/5/2025 09:24 AM


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​​​​​Map Tasmap​​ 1:50000 - Frenchmans

Distance : 44 km return​​
Rating : Medium - suitable for four-wheel drive vehicles and trail bikes only, with some deep ruts, loose soils, and bedrock surfaces. Some experience with off-road driving recommended. 

The Mount McCall Track is in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, including the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, the views over these wilderness areas are outstanding. 

The track ends abruptly at the top of an old haulage way with a drop of over 300 metres to the famous Franklin River. 

The vehicle track is gated and requires a key from the local Parks and Wildlife Service Office. All travel should be done in daylight.

Contact

West Coast Field Centre (Strahan)
PO Office Box 62
Strahan TAS 7468
Phone: 03 6409 1020
Email: PWS.WestCoast@parks.tas.gov.au

Lake St Clair Visitor Centre
c/- Post Office
Derwent Bridge TAS 7140
Phone: 03 6289 1115
Email: LakeStClair@parks.tas.gov.au

​Visitor centre opening hours
Open 7 days
8.15am to 4.45pm from 1 October to 31  May
9am to 4pm from 1 June to 31 August 
8.30am to 4.30pm in September