Know before you go

Before you head out, take a moment to look over our essential information for visiting Tasmania's national parks and reserves.

Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) regularly undertake planned burns, for more information, please see our Planned burns page.

For current fire information, please refer to the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) website.

In this Topic

Access friendly
Tasmania's national parks and reserves are accessible for everyone. Find out some of the best access friendly locations for your next visit.
Alerts
A complete listing of all alerts for Tasmania's parks and reserves.
Biosecurity
Learn how you can help stop the spread of pests and disease through our national parks and reserves.
Bushfire safety
Bushfire safety advice for visitors to Tasmania's national parks and reserves.
Campfires and fire restrictions
Find out when and where you can have a campfire, and how to manage your campfire safely.
COVID-19 safety information
Information to assist visitors to stay safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19 when visiting our parks and reserves.
Dogs in parks
Searching for somewhere to take your four-legged friend? There are a number of reserves around Tasmania that are open to visitors with canine companions.
Drones in parks
Thinking of taking your drone into one of Tasmania's national parks? Read this first.
Entry fees
Visiting a Tasmanian national park? Find out which pass best suits your needs.
Leave No Trace
The seven principles of Leave No Trace build awareness, appreciation and respect for our natural and cultural heritage.
Overnight walker registration
A number of Tasmania’s multi-day walks have registration in place. If you are intending to undertake a multi-day walk, please check to see whether you need to register prior to departure.
Planned burns
Find information on planned burns and their locations around Tasmania.