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For any further information please contact the Mount Field Visitor Centre on 03 6288 1149.

Locations affected: Adamsfield Conservation Area; Sawback Range Track;

Last reviewed 22/6/2022 12:18 PM

​Due to technical difficulties, the Cradle Mountain webcam is unavailable. 

Work is underway to repair the connection.

Parks and Wildlife apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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

Last reviewed 20/6/2022 08:20 AM

The Ben Lomond 2022 season has begun. 

Parks and Wildlife Tasmania would like to take this opportunity to remind visitors that there is a requirement for all vehicles to carry snow chains if they wish to travel past the lower car park on the Ben Lomond Road.

Chains are not available on the mountain and will need to be purchased or hired from car accessory retail stores prior to leaving a major retail centre.

Information on road conditions on the mountain is available by calling 0429 646 557. 

For more information on Ben Lomond National Park, including important know before you go information please visit Ben Lomond National Park | Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania

For information on the commercial shuffle bus service from the lower car park, please visit the operator's website at Ben Lomond Snow Sports - (tasmania.ski)​

Locations affected: Ben Lomond National Park; Skiing and snow activities;

Last reviewed 6/6/2022 01:29 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 further spread of Phythophthora within the Eastern and Western Arthur Ranges and adjacent valleys. 

​​The Western Arthur Range is closed north/east of West Portal. All walkers must exit the traverse via Kappa Moraine. Walkers can camp at Lake Promontory and access West Portal as a day walk. Camping beyond Lake Promontory is currently closed due to the spread of rootrot fungus and fire damage​.

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: 

• Huon Track
• Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (north of Federation Peak)
• Western Arthur Range Traverse  (north/east of West Portal)
• McKays Track - east of Moraine Kappa

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, Farmhouse Creek (to Hanging Lake campsite), Mount Anne Circuit, Mount Anne, Eliza Plateau​ and Lake Judd Track,​ have been reopened to the public. To minimise erosion and so that walkers can remain on existing tracks, some vegetation has been cleared.​​ Some multi-day walks have walker registration in place, please check the Overnight walker registration page. ​

Walkers must remain on the existing tracks.  

Locations affected: Southwest National Park;

Last reviewed 30/6/2022 03:23 PM

​​Due to recent weather events and storm activity, the following areas on Maria Island are closed until further notice. 

• Oast House Track- is open however it is not recommended for cyclists due to sections of washout

• Darlington Beach Access- via the campground is closed.

The weather conditions have also resulted in rapidly changing surface conditions from Darlington to Encampment Cove. Please ride and walk to the conditions.

For more information please contact Maria Island Gateway on 6123 4040 between 9am and 3:30pm​

​We apologise for any inconvenience caused.​

Locations affected: Maria Island by bike; Maria Island camping - Darlington; Maria Island National Park; Fossil Cliffs;

Last reviewed 6/6/2022 12:29 PM

Locations affected: Central Plateau Conservation Area;

Last reviewed 4/5/2022 08:29 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​During the construction of the Viewing Shelter from April 2020 to Spring 2022, 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. For an update on the works and access seeDove Lake Frequently Ask​ed Questions.

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

Last reviewed 14/6/2022 09:18 AM

Weather permitting, we will be conducting a fuel reduction burn at Melaleuca, Southwest National Park on Wednesday 6 until Friday 8 July 2022, as part of the recovery program for the critically endangered Orange-bellied parrot.

The total area of the burns is approximately 110 hectares and is likely to take 2 to 3 days to complete. Smoke may persist some days afterwards.

During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted and the South Coast Walking Track will be temporarily closed between the Melaleuca airstrip and Half Woody Hill.

The public is asked to remain well out of the burn site while the burn is taking place. Please comply with directions from staff or any signs if you are in the area.

Further information is available by contacting 6165 4059.

Locations affected: Melaleuca; Southwest National Park; South Coast Track;

Last reviewed 1/7/2022 11:39 AM

​The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service plans to undertake essential annual island maintenance and management works at Maria Island National Park from 5pm, Sunday 26 June until 8am, Friday 8 July 2022.  

Public access to Maria Island National Park is prohibited during this time to ensure public safety.  

For further information please contact Maria Island Gateway on 6123 4040 between 9am and 3:30pm. ​

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

Last reviewed 10/6/2022 04:31 PM

​Lower Liffey Falls campground and lower access track remain closed. 

Please note that due to the extensive storm damage sustained, Lower Liffey Falls campground and lower access track remain closed. This site is still undergoing damage mitigation. 

Works to repair the top Liffey Falls track (via Riversdale Rd) and Day Use Areas have been completed and these areas are now open and available for visitors. ​​

Locations affected: Liffey Falls State Reserve; Liffey Falls Walk;

Last reviewed 24/6/2022 11:11 AM

​​The access road to Farmhouse Creek walking track at South West National Park, West Picton Road, has been closed until further notice due to a washout.  

The washout is 3.2kms from the walking track. Visitors can park prior to the washout, which will fit approximately 3-4 vehicles.  ​

Last reviewed 30/6/2022 10:23 AM

Locations affected: Mount Field National Park; Mount Field camping; Mount Field History;

Last reviewed 17/6/2022 10:24 AM

​​The boom gate at the entrance to Rowing Course Road (access road) into the Lake Barrington Nature Recreation Area will be closed due to significant damage in the area caused by recent storms.

It is anticipated that the gate will be closed for a minimum of 2 weeks for clean-up and repairs.

Last reviewed 4/7/2022 11:22 AM

​The East West Trail in Wellington Park has closed for ​the winter.

4WD permits will not be issued until the track reopens for the next season.

This is expected to occur around October or November, weather dependent.

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

Last reviewed 5/5/2022 02:10 PM

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Locations affected: Freycinet National Park; Freycinet overnight walker camping; Freycinet Peninsula Circuit; Freycinet Walk and Cycle Track;

Last reviewed 26/4/2022 02:50 PM

Locations affected: Climies Track (4WD); Sandy Cape Track; Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area;

Last reviewed 7/4/2022 10:19 AM

​​The Maria Island ​ferry service is currently running with an alternative vessel whilst the regular vessel is undergoing repair.

The timetable has not changed, but carrying capacity has been reduced. Bookings remain open and the online ticketing system continues to operate as normal. 

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

Last reviewed 29/4/2022 08:47 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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 21/1/2022 05:25 PM