Alerts

​Please be advised that Hartz Mountain Road will undergo road surface maintenance between Tuesday 19 May and Friday 22 May to allow essential maintenance works to proceed.​

These works will include pothole repairs along Hartz Mountain Road.

During this period, machinery and staff will be operating in the area. For everyone's safety, please follow all traffic management directions and signage in place.​

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these important works are completed.​

Locations affected: Hartz Mountains National Park;

Last reviewed 12/5/2026 04:39 PM

​​​St Columba Falls walking track and a section of the adjacent car park within the St Columba Falls State Reserve will be closed from 7am on Monday 18 May to 5pm on Monday 25 May 2026 for track upgrades.

Visitors will not be able to access the track and are asked to comply with signage and any direction of construction workers and staff.

For any enquiries, please contact the St Helens Field Centre on 3687 5510.​

Locations affected: St Columba Falls;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 04:08 PM

Black River Campground in Peggs Beach Conservation Area is closed for road works for two weeks. Campers are encouraged to use Peggs Beach Campground located 2km east of Black River Campground.​

Locations affected: Peggs Beach Conservation Area;

Last reviewed 18/5/2026 01:08 PM

​​​​Work on the Don Heads carpark are planned to be undertaken from 16 May 2026 to 16 June 2026.

The Don Heads Conservation Area will remain open however there may be interruptions to site acess while the works are conducted.​

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:47 AM

​​​Weather permitting, we will be conducting a planned burn at Eastern Tiers - Eastern Tiers Conservation area on 15 May 2025. This is part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program.

The total area of the burn is approximately 831 hectares. It ​is likely to take 2 -5 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.

More information is available by contacting Adam Burt on 0417 793 953.​​

View our webpage ​more information about our planned burn program.​​​

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 04:01 PM

​​​Weather permitting, we will be conducting a planned burn at Woodvine Nature Reserve on 13 May 2026. This is part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program.

The total area of the burn is approximately 259 hectares. It ​is likely to take 3 to 5 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.

More information is available by contacting the Southern Region Office on 61654053

View our webpage ​more information about our planned burn program.​​​

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 12:41 PM

​​​​​​​We are conducting wild fallow deer control in the eastern section of the Central Plateau Conservation Area.

To ensure safe and effective ground shooting operations, the area will be closed to all users from Monday 4 May to Sunday 31 May 2026. 

Public entry is not permitted. It is not safe to enter these areas.

The boundary includes the areas:

• ​East of Talinah Track

• West of Highland Lakes Road

• North of Marlborough Road. ​

More information is available on the TWWHA Deer Control Project page. 

Locations affected: Central Plateau Conservation Area; Walls of Jerusalem National Park; Great Western Tiers Conservation Area;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 04:08 PM

​The café, accommodation and public toilets at the Low Head Pilot Station will close from 22 April 2026.

This is a temporary closure until a new lessee is appointed.

Public access to the grounds, Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum and Low Head Penguin Tours remains open.

Locations affected: Low Head Historic Site;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:47 AM

​The Tasmans Arch and Devil’s Kitchen Visitor Site is closed from 15 April to 31 July 2026 for planned infrastructure improvements.

The toilet at Tasmans Arch carpark will remain open.

Waterfall Bay can continue to be accessed from Waterfall Bay Road only.

Locations affected: Tasman National Park;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:47 AM

​The Catamaran campground and boat ramp at Cockle Creek is closed from 15 April to 31 July 2026. Planned infrastructure improvements are currently underway.

Camping and toilets are available at other Cockle Creek campsites.

Southport is the closest boat ramp featuring parking, a jetty and dual ramp access.

Locations affected: Recherche Bay camping; Cockle Creek; Cockle Creek camping;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:47 AM

​​The Watchtower lookout and walkway that overlooks Jacobs Ladder is being replaced and will be closed from 13 April to 27 November. 

Please follow all signage and directions from contractors and staff. ​

Locations affected: Ben Lomond National Park;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:47 AM

​​​​​​Works are to be undertaken to upgrade the northern toilet at Dora Point Campground, Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area. 

Construction works are expected to occur from 16 February to 29 May 2026

Cranes and heavy transport vehicles will be used and there may be disruption to vehicle access to this area of the campground. 

Alternative toilet facilities are located at the southern end of the campground. Works will cease and additional temporary toilets will be available over the Easter long weekend.

Locations affected: Humbug Point camping;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:47 AM

​​​​​Hydro Tasmania are refurbishing the radial gates on the River Derwent at Pumphouse Point Road. 

During the works the structure and carpark will be closed to visitors.​​

Locations affected: Lake St Clair (Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park); Lake St Clair walks;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:47 AM

​​​Due to dry conditions, Maria Island's water supplies are at a critically low level, and water quality is poor.

Please help conserve ​our water resources: 

• Bring all your drinking water.  There is no treated drinking water on Maria Island

• Use as little water as possible from taps on the ​island.

Please note ALL showers, including the outdoor shower, are closed.​

Locations affected: Maria Island National Park; Maria Island camping - Darlington; Maria Island camping - Encampment Cove; Maria Island camping - Frenchs Farm; Maria Island Penitentiary accommodation; Maria Island by bike; Maria Island History; Maria Island Marine Reserve;

Last reviewed 7/5/2026 03:44 PM

​​​​​​The East West 4WD Trail is closed for the season. Jefferys Track outside of Wellington Park is deemed to be a private road. The Wellington Park Management Trust is seeking approval for an alternative route.

Locations affected: East West Trail - Wellington Park (4WD);

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 04:05 PM

​​​​Richardsons Road on the Forestier Peninsula is closed at the Bellettes Creek Bridge.

No vehicular access to the Cape Surville Track and Yellow Bluff Creek Conservation Area is available.

Visitors planning to access Cape Surville will be required to walk approximately 5.6km along the road from the bridge closure to the track head.​​

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:47 AM

​​​Construction works on Maria Island will start in December 2025. They are expected to take around nine months to complete.

These upgrades will modernise infrastructure ​including: 

• water

• wastewater

• electrical

Works will be managed to minimise impact but there will be heavy machinery, construction noise, dust and ground vibrations in and around Darlington.

Visitors are asked to comply with directions from staff and signage in the area.

Bookings on the ferry are essential to visit the island. Visit Encounter Maria Island to view availability and fare information.

Locations affected: Maria Island National Park;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:47 AM

​​The Labillardiere Peninsula was affected by a bushfire in November 2025, impacting extensive sections of the following walking tracks:

•  Labillardiere Peninsula Circuit​
•  Luggaboine Circuit​

Using these walking tracks exposes you to natural hazards posing a SUBSTANTIAL level of risk. Fire-impacted trees or limbs may fall at any time.​

Your safety relies on your knowledge, skills and experience in identifying and dealing with all the physical and environmental hazards of these natural areas.

This area is only suitable for those experienced in the recreational use of Tasmania’s natural areas or similar environments.​

Locations affected: South Bruny National Park;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 04:03 PM

​​​​Due to low water levels, water supply at all Arthur River campgrounds cannot be guaranteed​​​​. 

Closest public water is Smithton at the West Esplanade RV dump point. Other public potable water options can be found at Stanley Recreation Ground and Zeehan. ​​

Locations affected: Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area; Arthur-Pieman camping;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:42 AM

​​​​Hydro Tasmania is commencing works on Edgar Dam starting 28 January 2025 until mid-2026. 

During this time, the Edgar Dam boat ramp and campground will be closed. 

Access to Strathgordon and Scott's Peak boat ramps remains open.

Camping at the Huon and Ted's Beach campground remain open. 

During this period, there will also be short delays due to increased traffic along Scott's Peak Road. ​

For more information, please visit the Hydro Tasmania w​ebsite ​or contact the Mount Field Visitor Centre on (03) 6288 1149.​​

Locations affected: Southwest National Park; Mount Field National Park;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:42 AM

​​​​​​​Public access to Pioneer Lake and Pioneer Dam has been closed until further notice.

An engineering assessment of the structural integrity of the dam wall has recommended that the area be closed to the public while a review is undertaken.

Warning signage have been installed. The public is recommended to avoid the area while investigations progress.

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:42 AM

​The White Knights walking track is currently closed until further notice due to tree falls and track damage.​

Access to the Evercreech Regional Reserve and the Falls track is open.​

For more information, contact the St Helens Field Centre sthelensparks@parks.tas.gov.au​​

Locations affected: Evercreech;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:42 AM

Locations affected: Southwest National Park;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 04:03 PM

​​​​​​​Reuben Falls Track in the Weld River Regional Reserve is closed due to a landslip and is unsafe to access. The track will be closed until further notice. 

For any enquiries, please contact the Huonville Field Centre on (03) 6121 7026 or email 
​Hu​onville@parks.tas.gov.au​​

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:42 AM