Alerts

​​​​​​​The Three Capes Track within the Tasman National Park will close from 17 May to 3 June 2021 to allow parks to undertake fuel reduction burns. 

This shutdown period is scheduled to minimise the impact on walkers and avoid school holiday periods. The shutdown of the Three Capes Track is undertaken each year and is part of the PWS risk mitigation strategy for walkers and infrastructure.  Undertaking maintenance and fuel reduction burns limits the risk of a long-term closure due degrading infrastructure or fire.  

During this period Cape Hauy Track (day walk only) and Fortescue Bay campgrounds will remain open. The Old Cape Pillar Track (inland route to Cape Pillar), Bare Knoll and Wughalee Falls campgrounds will be closed.

Locations affected: Three Capes Track;

Last reviewed 10/2/2021 05:01 PM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The 2018/19 bushfires caused extensive damage to a number of walking tracks and the burnt track infrastructure poses a serious safety ​hazard. Fire damaged boardwalk and steps are also holding the soil in place in many locations, preventing erosion.​

Unfortunately, Phytophthora cinnamomi (rootrot fungus) has been confirmed to be spreading along the Eastern Arthur Range Traverse, Cracroft Plains and McKays Track. Illegal access of burnt tracks will increase erosion and cause environmental degradation, such as risking the of further spread of Phythophthora within the Eastern and Western Arthur Ranges and adjacent valleys. ​​

Visitor safety and environmental protection are our priorities. Fire affected areas will remain closed while works are being undertaken, and specialists are working out realignments of tracks and camps​.

The following tracks are closed: 

• ​Mt Anne Circuit (including Mt Anne and Lake Judd tracks)
  
• ​​Eliza Plateau
• Huon Track
  
• Farmhouse Creek Track (including Federation Peak)
  
• Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (including Federation Peak)
  
• Western Arthur Range Traverse - East of Moraine Kappa
• McKays Track - East of Moraine Kappa
  
• Rasselas Track
  

Tracks that have been re-opened:​

Adamsfield Walking Track, Clear Hill Track, The Needles Track and Lake Rhona Track (via Richea Creek and subject to river levels), Tahune Airwalk river loop tracks have been reopened to the public.  To minimise erosion and so that walkers can remain on existing tracks, some vegetation has been cleared.​​

Walkers must remain on the existing tracks.  

Locations affected: Southwest National Park; Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park; Eliza Plateau; Lake Judd;

Last reviewed 10/2/2021 05:01 PM

​​​​​​​Campfire restrictions are in place for this location. This means you will not be able to use campfires, fire pots and other solid fuels stoves. Heavy penalties will apply to illegal campfires.​ Gas stoves and gas barbecues are permitted. 

The summer conditions have increased the risk of unattended or poorly constructed campfires escaping and becoming bushfires. We have a duty of care to our community and want to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable camping experience.

Further locations may be added if the fire risk in escalates.

Locations affected: Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area; Arthur-Pieman camping; Sandy Cape Track; Bay of Fires Conservation Area; Bay of Fires camping; Douglas-Apsley National Park; Douglas-Apsley camping; Leeaberra Track; Freycinet National Park; Freycinet overnight walker camping; Freycinet Peninsula Circuit; Friendly Beaches camping (Isaacs Point); Richardsons Beach, Honeymoon Bay and Ranger Creek camping; Lime Bay State Reserve; Lime Bay camping; Maria Island National Park; Maria Island camping - Encampment Cove; Maria Island camping - Frenchs Farm; Mount William National Park; Mount William camping; Narawntapu National Park; St Columba Falls State Reserve; St Columba Falls; Strzelecki National Park; Strzelecki camping; Tasman National Park; Bivouac Bay; Fortescue Bay camping; Cape Pillar; Waterhouse Conservation Area; Narawntapu camping; Peron Dunes (4WD); East Coast Forest Roads (4WD); Bridport to Bellingham 4WD traverse;

Last reviewed 26/2/2021 03:00 PM

​Lake Barrington Nature Reserve will be closed to the public from 9am Tuesday 23rd February until 5pm Friday 26th February for annual maintenance.

 No public access will be permitted during this period.

Last reviewed 24/2/2021 02:49 PM

​Dora Point campground will be temporarily closed while PWS undertakes campground improvement works within the Dora Point campground, Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area from February 22 to 26.

Alternate campgrounds are available at:

• Moulting Bay Campground
• Grants Lagoon Campground
  
• Dianas Basin Campground.

Last reviewed 19/2/2021 07:28 AM

If you have travelled from interstate, or recently returned to Tasmania from interstate, and have been in one of the locations determined as high-risk by Public Health you should immediately self-isolate and call the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738.

These high-risk locations and premises are available at www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/travelalert​. 

As the situation is evolving, travellers should check the website frequently as more locations are added.

​For further updates please visit www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au

Last reviewed 19/2/2021 04:04 PM

​As a result of the severe weather event in early February, the O’Neills Creek Nature Trail, Mount Roland Track and Mount Vandyke Track in the Mount Roland Regional Reserve have been seriously damaged.  The Parks and Wildlife Service have closed these track pending engineering assessment of infrastructure​. When repairs are undertaken and they are safe for visitor access the tracks will be reopened.

Please contact the Ulverstone Office for further information on 6464 3009.

Last reviewed 22/2/2021 10:30 AM

​​​​Following heavy rainfall on the weekend, vehicular access to Lake Pillans and Double and Talinah Lagoons is closed immediately (8 February 2021) and until further notice.

Please be aware and drive to the conditions as there are a number of road hazards in this area.

Inspections will be carried out weekly to determine when conditions are again suitable for vehicular traffic to return. The closure will ensure damage to the 19 Lagoons Road infrastructure is minimised and to ensure visitors safety is managed appropriately in the wet and boggy conditions. Tracks remain open to people on foot.

PWS apologises for any inconvenience this may cause visitors. For further information please contact Great Western Tiers Field Centre on Tel. (03) 6701 2104.​

Locations affected: Central Plateau Conservation Area;

Last reviewed 24/2/2021 11:21 AM

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Devils Gullet walking track and lookout closed until further notice

Following the heavy rainfall, the walking track and lookout at Devils Gullet has sustained damaged. The site will remain closed until further notice.

The PWS apologise for any inconvenience this may cause visitors.

Locations affected: Great Western Tiers Conservation Area;

Last reviewed 16/2/2021 09:56 AM

​​​Due to planned maintenance works on the East West Trail, permits will not be available from 11 January 2021 until further notice. Walkers are asked to be aware of works and follow all onsite signage.

For further information please contact the Seven Mile Beach Field Centre on SevenMileOps@parks.tas.gov.au or phone 6107 9208​.

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

Last reviewed 24/2/2021 09:16 AM

​​​​​Construction work will be undertaken on the tracks at Lake Adelaide in 6th January 2021 through until mid February 2021.  Construction areas will be closed to visitors.

Lake Junction Track will not be affected and will remain open.

Where to camp: The current informal campsite area on the north shore of Lake Adelaide will not be available to the public. A suitable campsite 300m further north of Lake Adelaide is recommended for camping.  This campsite is accessed via the Lake Junction Track.   

Visitors may be disrupted by noise from construction works including generator use. Helicopters will be used to carry materials at the start and end of works. Noise will be minimised during daytime work hours.  Construction will not commence early in the mornings.

Please adhere to onsite directions and signage.

Locations affected: Walls of Jerusalem National Park;

Last reviewed 8/2/2021 11:54 AM

​​​Due to structural issues with the historic Bird River Bridge, the Kelly Basin Walk has been temporarily closed to walkers from the vehicle accessible Bird River Road end. The walk continues to be accessible by boat from Kelly Basin.

Walkers must not cross the historic Bird River Bridge under any circumstances. The volume of water in the river where it passes the bridge can rise and fall rapidly, based on weather conditions in the higher catchment.

For further information contact the West Coast Field Centre on PWS.WestCoast@parks.tas.gov.au.​

Locations affected: Kelly Basin;

Last reviewed 1/2/2021 07:45 AM

Locations affected:

Last reviewed 2/2/2021 09:56 AM

​​​​Coal Point car park and access track will be closed on 13 October for tree works and dangerous limb removal.  

Jetty Beach will be closed on 14 October for tree works. 

For safety reasons these areas will be inaccessible to the public on these days. 

Locations affected: South Bruny National Park;

Last reviewed 5/10/2020 02:20 PM

​​​​​​​​​​​​The Montezuma Falls Walking Track is open, from the carpark in Williamsford to the viewing platform at the base of the falls. The suspension bridge which forms a side trip, remains closed to the public for safety reasons until further notice. Re-bolting of tread-plates and final engineer inspection is expected in February-March.

Contact the West Coast Field Centre on PWS.WestCoast@parks.tas.gov.au.

Locations affected: Montezuma Falls;

Last reviewed 1/2/2021 07:44 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​During the construction of the Viewing Shelter from April 2020 to July 2021, private vehicles will not have access beyond the Ronny Creek car park at any time of day. 

The shuttle bus service will continue to operate throughout the construction period. Private vehicle access between the visitor centre, Ronny Creek and Dove Lake (along Dove Lake Road) is not permitted during shuttle bus operating times. ​

See COVID-19 safety information​ for shuttle bus requirements and hut registration requirements.

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

Last reviewed 18/1/2021 09:55 AM

​​​​​​Visitors to Maria Island National Park are advised that due to infrastructure repairs on the island, the public showers at Darlington will be closed until further notice.

Locations affected: Maria Island camping - Darlington; Maria Island National Park;

Last reviewed 1/12/2020 12:55 PM

​​​​​​​​​The Meadstone Falls Lookout in the Mt Puzzler Reserve is closed until further notice. The lookout structure is damaged, resulting in a severe h​azard to users.

Last reviewed 14/12/2020 10:44 AM