Alerts

​There is currently a seasonal campfire ban on PWS managed parks and reserves in the following areas:

• ​Maria Island and Flinders Island

• All parks and reserves in the municipalities of Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Dorset, Break O’Day and Tasman.

• Narrawntapu National Park, Tooms Lake and Snakey Creek Conservation Area

This ban includes campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel.

The map​ below shows all affected areas. You can still use gas stoves and gas barbecues.​

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Locations affected: Maria Island National Park; Narawntapu National Park; Freycinet National Park; Douglas-Apsley National Park; Strzelecki National Park; Mount William National Park; Bay of Fires Conservation Area; Calcified Forest; Campfires; Tasman National Park;

Last reviewed 10/3/2026 12:06 PM

​​Crater Falls Track is temporarily closed between 10 March to 1 April 2026. 

The track will be closed to ALL walkers for maintanence works.

Overland track walkers are encouraged to use the Lake Lilla / Wombat Pool Track. 

​For enquiries, contact Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre on 6492 1110.​

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

Last reviewed 10/3/2026 12:05 PM

​​Weather permitting, we will be conducting a fuel reduction burn at Savage River - Meredith Range Regional Reserve on 14 March 2026. This is part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program.

The total area of the burn is approximately 270 hectares. It ​is likely to take 1-2 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 Nic Deka on 0400 424 300.​​

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

Locations affected: Savage River National Park;

Last reviewed 12/3/2026 03:06 PM

​​Weather permitting, we will be conducting a fuel reduction burn at Corinna - Future Potential Production Forest on 14 March 2026. This is part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program.

The total area of the burn is approximately 415 hectares. It ​is likely to take 1-2 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 Nic Deka on 0400 424 300

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

Last reviewed 12/3/2026 03:11 PM

Locations affected: Humbug Point camping;

Last reviewed 12/2/2026 08:41 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 17/2/2026 10:15 AM

​​​​​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 17/2/2026 01:58 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 22/1/2026 03:04 PM

​​​​​​​​Sarah Island is open for cruise boat tours only. The jetty which visitors use to access the island is severely damaged and is closed to the public for safety reasons.

For more information, contact the West Coast Field Centre on (03) 6409 1020 or email PWS.WestCoast@parks.tas.gov.au

Locations affected: Sarah Island;

Last reviewed 3/2/2026 02:11 PM

​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 28/11/2025 04:21 PM

​​​​Access to the Ferndene Track at Ferndene State Reserve picnic area will be closed while work is undertaken on a new all-access walking track along McBrides Creek. The work is expected to take a few months.​​

Locations affected: Thorsbys Tunnel ;

Last reviewed 2/12/2025 02:24 PM

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 18/12/2025 11:35 AM

​​​​The Anchor Stampers walking track is currently closed until further notice due to storm damage​​​.​

​For more information please contact S​​​t Helens Field Centre: sthelensparks@parks.tas.gov.au​​​​​

Locations affected: Blue Tier Regional Reserve;

Last reviewed 17/2/2026 10:08 AM

​​​​​The Blue Tier Giant walking track is currently closed until further notice due to storm damage​​​.​

Locations affected: Blue Tier Regional Reserve;

Last reviewed 17/2/2026 10:08 AM

​​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 12/12/2025 11:35 AM

Locations affected: Southwest National Park;

Last reviewed 12/12/2025 11:39 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 12/12/2025 11:38 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 4/3/2026 09:01 AM

​​​​​​​​​​Access to the Evercreech Regional Reserve has been restored. The Falls track is open.

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

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

Locations affected: Evercreech;

Last reviewed 10/12/2025 08:41 AM

​​​​​​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 12/12/2025 11:37 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 9/2/2026 11:13 AM

​Important reminder, the Cloudy Corner Campground is a Fuel Stove Only Area as per the statutory South Bruny National Park Management Plan 2000. 

- All campfires, fire pots and other enclosed devices that burn wood, charcoal or solid fuel are prohibited.

- Gas stoves and gas BBQs are permitted.

Campfires remain permitted at other designated PWS campgrounds on Bruny Island including Jetty Beach, The Neck and The Pines, unless otherwise prohibited by seasonal fire restrictions.

Locations affected: South Bruny National Park;

Last reviewed 23/12/2025 02:41 PM

​​​​​​​Wughalee Falls campsite within the Tasman National Park is closed until further notice. Alternative campsite Bare Knoll remains open approximately 400m beyond the Wughalee campsite turnoff. This Campsite has limited capacity and cannot be booked. 

For further enquiries please call: (03) 6250 3980​.​​​​

Locations affected: Tasman National Park;

Last reviewed 11/10/2024 11:41 AM