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Russell Falls access friendly track (photograph: Jonathan Wherrett)

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    ​​​​​​​​​​​​Parks for ​all pe​ople

    There are a number of access-friendly sites around the State that enable mobility impaired visitors to enjoy our parks, reserves and historic sites independently or with assistance.  The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is committed to providing tracks, facilities and equipment that are accessible to a broad range of people, including the mobility impaired, vision impaired, elderly, infirm, and people with prams.

    ​TrailRi​d​​ers and Beach Wheelchair

    A TrailRider is an all-terrain wheelchair that can manage areas and tracks that are normally inaccessible to mobility impaired visitors.  A minimum of two reasonably fit operators are required to assist the rider on easier graded walks, with more needed for difficult tracks. The TrailRider is available for hire without charge, though bookings need to be made 7 days in advance via the relevant visitor centre. 

    TrailRiders are available at Cradle Mountain and, Freycinet and Mount Field national parks.

    A beach wheelchair is also available on Maria Island. This is designed to be used in outdoor environments and specifically for use on sand and in or near salt water.

    ​​​Assistance dogs

    Trained assistance dogs for vision and hearing impaired people are permitted in national parks, but it is advised that you bring appropriate identification with you and advise PWS staff of the dog's presence on your entry.  

    For other assistance dogs, such as companion dogs and guide dogs in training, please plan ahead and contact our Parks Entry team at least a few days before you head out to seek an authority. An authority is required to be granted prior to arrival with an assistance dog. Please have the assistance dogs identification and details handy when you make contact.

    ​Loc​a​​​​tions

    Many locations in the parks and reserves throughout the state have amenities suitable for people with mobility limitations. You will find access friendly information relating to each site on the relevant page. In addition, all the tracks listed below have a relatively flat and even surface with no steps or steep sections. Some wheelchair users may require assistance​. Enjoy exploring.

     

    Contact

    Parks and Wildlife Service
    GPO Box 1751
    Hobart TAS 7001
    Phone: 1300 TASPARKS, (1300 827 727)

    Access friendly walks

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    30 minutes return, 1 km, Grade 1

    Stroll through the undercover of a paperbark forest, along a boardwalk and into the bird hide on Narawntapu National Parks most popular short walk.

    Narawntapu National Park

    Bird Hide Walk

    Stroll through the undercover of a paperbark forest, along a boardwalk and into the bird hide on Narawntapu National Parks most popular short walk.

    30 minutes return, 1 km, Grade 1
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    20 minute circuit, 600m circuit, Grade 1

    If you don't have much time on your hands while visitng Freycinet National Park, this easy walk offers remarkable coastal views in a short amount of time.

    Freycinet National Park

    Cape Tourville

    If you don't have much time on your hands while visitng Freycinet National Park, this easy walk offers remarkable coastal views in a short amount of time.

    20 minute circuit, 600m circuit, Grade 1
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    15 minutes to 1 hour return, 1km return, Grade 1

    Fern Glade is a magnificent walk among large, spectacular tree ferns along the Emu River. If you are lucky you may see a platypus.

    North West

    Fern Glade

    Fern Glade is a magnificent walk among large, spectacular tree ferns along the Emu River. If you are lucky you may see a platypus.

    15 minutes to 1 hour return, 1km return, Grade 1
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    25 minutes return, 1km, Grade 1

    Those travelling between Queenstown and Derwent Bridge will cross this well-known wilderness river on their way. Plan a rest stop here and enjoy the tranquillity of water and rainforest.

    Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

    Franklin Nature Trail

    Those travelling between Queenstown and Derwent Bridge will cross this well-known wilderness river on their way. Plan a rest stop here and enjoy the tranquillity of water and rainforest.

    25 minutes return, 1km, Grade 1
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    20 minute circuit, 400m circuit, Grade 1

    The Goblin Forest Walk is an easy, wheelchair accessible track located in the beautiful rainforest of the Blue Tier Forest Reserve.

    Launceston and North

    Goblin Forest Walk

    The Goblin Forest Walk is an easy, wheelchair accessible track located in the beautiful rainforest of the Blue Tier Forest Reserve.

    20 minute circuit, 400m circuit, Grade 1
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    15-40 minute circuit, 2km circuit, Grade 1

    Hollybank has spacious picnic facilities and walking tracks nestled amongst ash and pine trees.

    Launceston and North

    Hollybank

    Hollybank has spacious picnic facilities and walking tracks nestled amongst ash and pine trees.

    15-40 minute circuit, 2km circuit, Grade 1
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    20 minutes return, 600m return, Grade 1

    The Huon Pine walk takes you along a wide boardwalk through thick rainforest, by the banks of the Pieman River.

    West coast

    Huon Pine Walk

    The Huon Pine walk takes you along a wide boardwalk through thick rainforest, by the banks of the Pieman River.

    20 minutes return, 600m return, Grade 1
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    Apsley Waterhole, Douglas-Apsley National Park
    10-15 minutes return, 1.2km return, Grade 1

    A short, gentle stroll through open forest leads to the delightful Apsley Waterhole. Beautiful views, and a popular spot for cooling off in summer.

    Douglas-Apsley National Park

    Loop Track

    A short, gentle stroll through open forest leads to the delightful Apsley Waterhole. Beautiful views, and a popular spot for cooling off in summer.

    10-15 minutes return, 1.2km return, Grade 1
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    20 minutes return, 1.4km return, Grade 1

    Located in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, visitors can reach the delightful Nelson Falls after a gentle walk. Break the long drive and stretch your legs—you won’t be disappointed.

    Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

    Nelson Falls

    Located in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, visitors can reach the delightful Nelson Falls after a gentle walk. Break the long drive and stretch your legs—you won’t be disappointed.

    20 minutes return, 1.4km return, Grade 1
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    10 minute circuit, 431m, Grade 1

    Take a short, easy stroll through the rainforest.

    Cradle Mountain (Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park)

    Pencil Pine Falls and Rainforest walk

    Take a short, easy stroll through the rainforest.

    10 minute circuit, 431m, Grade 1
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    30 minute return, 800m return, Grade 1

    The Pine Lake walk offers a rare opportunity to get close to one of Tasmania’s rarest trees without having to go on an extended bushwalk. The pencil pine is an ancient species that evolved before flowering plants and which is only found in the Tasmanian highlands.

    Launceston and North

    Pine Lake

    The Pine Lake walk offers a rare opportunity to get close to one of Tasmania’s rarest trees without having to go on an extended bushwalk. The pencil pine is an ancient species that evolved before flowering plants and which is only found in the Tasmanian highlands.

    30 minute return, 800m return, Grade 1
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    25 minutes return, 1.4km return, Grade 1

    Russell Falls is one of Tasmania’s most treasured places. The falls delight every visitor and can be reached by a wide, very easy track suitable for wheelchair users and those with strollers.

    Mount Field National Park

    Russell Falls

    Russell Falls is one of Tasmania’s most treasured places. The falls delight every visitor and can be reached by a wide, very easy track suitable for wheelchair users and those with strollers.

    25 minutes return, 1.4km return, Grade 1
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    50 minutes return, 1.6km, Grade 1

    The Tahune Airwalk offers a rare chance to gain a perspective on a part of the forest that is rarely seen by people - the canopy.

    Hobart and South

    Tahune Airwalk

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    The Tahune Airwalk offers a rare chance to gain a perspective on a part of the forest that is rarely seen by people - the canopy.

    50 minutes return, 1.6km, Grade 1
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    1.5 hours return, 4km return, Grade 1

    Just 10 minutes drive from the heart of Launceston in the Tamar River Conservation Area is the Tamar Island walk. For company you’ll have pelicans, swans, cormorants and numerous other bird species as well as frogs, dragonflies and lizards.

    Tamar Island Wetlands Centre

    Tamar Island

    Just 10 minutes drive from the heart of Launceston in the Tamar River Conservation Area is the Tamar Island walk. For company you’ll have pelicans, swans, cormorants and numerous other bird species as well as frogs, dragonflies and lizards.

    1.5 hours return, 4km return, Grade 1
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    20m, 100m, Grade 1

    Uncover the colourful history of the Weindorfers.

    Cradle Mountain (Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park)

    Waldheim Chalet

    Uncover the colourful history of the Weindorfers.

    20m, 100m, Grade 1
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