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​​​Tracks, campsites, parks, and reserves can close for lots of reasons. These include safety risks like:

  • fires or high fire danger
  • track improvement works
  • storm damage
  • flooding 

This page shows up-to-date closure and alert information for the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service. 

Other places to find closure information includes:

​If you have questions or concerns about a closure please contact the affected park or reserve​.

Other im​portant links for safety information​:

Site Alerts

Due to Pencil Pine Creek Bridge works, there will be temporary changes to the Cradle Mountain shuttle bus service from 14 October to18 October 2024, between 8:00 AM and 5:45 PM. 
  • ​Shuttle Operating Times: 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM 
  • Access to Dove Lake: Visitors must take a connecting shuttle service. After boarding from the Visitor Centre, a 20-minute walk along the Enchanted Walk is required to reach the next shuttle stop. 
  • No Public Vehicle Access: Between 8:00 AM and 5:45 PM, no public vehicles will be allowed beyond the Interpretation Centre, except for limited shuttle services, authorised vehicles, and emergency services. 
Important: Vehicles entering the park before 8:00 AM can only exit every 2 hours for 15-minute intervals. 

For mobility assistance or further information, please contact the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre at (03) 6492 1110. ​

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

Last reviewed 2/10/2024 09:03 AM

​​The Freycinet Challenge will be happening in and around the Freycinet National Park this weekend - 5 and 6 October. 

Important information:

  • all roads and tracks will remain open

  • there will be lots of cyclists and runners competing in and around the Freycinet National Park

  • runners will be on Lookout Track between 8.30am and 9.30am on Saturday - visitors may want to avoid the Lookout Track at this time

  • road users in the Coles Bay area will be impacted by competitors

More information, including the best place to safely view the events, is available: 

Locations affected: Freycinet National Park; Cape Tourville; Wineglass Bay Lookout;

Last reviewed 2/10/2024 09:03 AM

​​Weather permitting, we will be conducting a fuel reduction burn at Whaleback Ridge, Pieman Road on 3 October 2024, as part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program.

The total area of the burns is approximately 3000 hectares and is likely to take one to four days to complete. Smoke may persist some days afterwards.

During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. 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 the Fire Operations Officer on 03 6464 3008.​​

Last reviewed 1/10/2024 02:11 PM

​​Weather permitting, we will be conducting a fuel reduction burn at Whaleback Ridge on Thursday 3 October, as part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program.

The total area of the burns is approximately 3,000 hectares and is likely to take 1-4 days to complete. Smoke may persist some days afterwards.

During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. 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 North West Region on 6464 3008.​​​

Last reviewed 1/10/2024 01:56 PM

Weather permitting, we will be conducting a fuel reduction burn within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park at Kia Ora Hut​ on Thursday 3 of October 2024, as part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program.

The total area of the burns is approximately 5 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. 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 PWS Northwest Region Office on 03 6464 3008.

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

Last reviewed 1/10/2024 03:09 PM

​​​​The following track closures are currently in place due to the severe weather event.

  • Kelly Basin Road - South of the Crotty River
  • Mount McCall 4WD Track
  • Bird River Track
  • Donaghys Walking Track
These locations will remain closed until further notice when conditions are safe to make further assessments.

Contact the West Coast Field Centre on (03) 6409 1020

Locations affected: Mount McCall Track (4WD); Kelly Basin; Donaghys Hill;

Last reviewed 23/9/2024 10:07 AM

​​The Montezuma Falls Walking track has suffered severe damage during recent storms and is now closed until further notice. ​

Locations affected: Montezuma Falls;

Last reviewed 13/9/2024 02:43 PM

Sarah Island is open for cruise boat tours only. The Jetty which visitors use to access the island is severely damaged.

​The southeastern walkway to the shipyards and the staircase are closed.  This is as a result of damage from severe weather.  Repair work has started. Completion of these works are subject to weather conditions. ​

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 13/9/2024 02:43 PM

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There are a large number of large trees fallen over the Frenchmans Cap Track as a result of recent extreme weather.

Walkers may wish to reconsider undertaking this walk. It may be significantly more challenging and time consuming due to these tree falls. 

​Park staff will work on clearing the track over coming weeks. ​

Locations affected: Frenchmans Cap;

Last reviewed 3/10/2024 09:06 AM

​​​The Trout Creek Camping Area, in the Scamander Regional Reserve has restricted access due to tree falls on STT roads. Access is from the northern end Eastern Creek road only. For more information, contact the St Helens Field Centre 03 6397 5510.

Locations affected:

Last reviewed 12/9/2024 10:25 AM

Upgrades to Ironcliffe Road and the Mount Gnomon carpark, within the Mount Dial Nature Recreation Area, will commence on Friday 6 September 2024. 

The road will remain open but delays of up to 15 minutes should be expected. 

This will impact visitors wanting to access Mount Gnomon and Mount Duncan (Southern Dial Range). 

The works are expected to take six weeks to complete.

Locations affected: Mount Duncan Track; Mount Gnomon Lookout; Mount Dial;

Last reviewed 9/9/2024 04:58 PM

​​​Lake Dobson road is open.

Extreme caution should be used while traveling on the Lake Dobson Road.

Water damage has occurred on sections of the road.  There are soft edges where road works have been carried out and traffic has been reduced to a single lane. 

Please contact Mt Field Visitor Centre on 03 6288 1149 for further information.

Locations affected: Mount Field National Park;

Last reviewed 30/9/2024 08:50 AM

​​The Evercreech Regional Reserve and walking track is currently closed until further notice due to tree falls and track damage.
For more information, contact the St Helens Field Centre 03 6397 5510.​​

Locations affected: Evercreech;

Last reviewed 18/9/2024 08:44 AM

​Due to tree falls and track damage, the Mathinna Falls Regional Reserve is closed until further notice.​

For more information, contact the St Helens Field Centre 03 6397 5510.​​

Last reviewed 18/9/2024 08:43 AM

​​​The St Columba Falls State Reserve walking track is currently closed due to tree falls and track damage. 

For more information, contact the St Helens Field Centre on 03 6397 5510​​.

Locations affected: St Columba Falls;

Last reviewed 18/9/2024 08:41 AM

Safety assessments are complete and Ben Lomond National Park has now reopened.

Please note, the Ben Lomond Campground will remain closed until further notice to allow for further tree assessment work to be completed to ensure visitor safety.

Locations affected: Ben Lomond National Park; Ben Lomond camping;

Last reviewed 4/9/2024 11:07 AM

​​​​​​​A road culvert has collapsed and access to the Mount Cameron Regional Reserve via the New Haven Dam access road off Cape Portland Rd is closed until further notice.


The site is popular to those visiting the site of the old Dorset Dredge.​​

Last reviewed 19/6/2024 08:44 AM

​Reuben Falls Track in the Weld River Region 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 Huonville@parks.tas.gov.au

Last reviewed 3/9/2024 01:08 PM

​​​​​Due to extensive fire damage the Friendly Beaches Isaacs Point campground and day use area will be closed until further notice while works to stabilise the site and rebuild infrastructure takes place.

​The road and beach access track to a favoured surf location, just south of the Friendly Beaches campground closure, is now open for day use only. Towed vehicles are not permitted.​

Freycinet Air Tasmania, the airstrip at Friendly Beaches and Freycinet Experience are still operating as normal as are businesses within Coles Bay.  

Visitors to the East Coast are encouraged to choose alternative campgrounds such as Richardsons Beach and River and Rocks Campground for their stay.  

Locations affected: Friendly Beaches; Friendly Beaches camping (Isaacs Point);

Last reviewed 13/3/2024 10:51 AM

​Weather permitting, we will be conducting a fuel reduction burn at near Kia Ora Hut, Overland Track on 3 October 2024, as part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program.

The total area of the burns is approximately 5 hectares and is likely to take one to two days to complete. Smoke may persist some days afterwards.

During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. 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 the Fire Operations Officer on 03 6464 3008.​​

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

Last reviewed 1/10/2024 02:11 PM

​The Westmorland Falls walking track will be closed to the public from 03 September to 25 October 2024 due to track improvement work. 

The closure is necessary for visitor safety whilst the construction activities are taking place. 

We ask all visitors to comply with signage and staff directions.​

For any enquiries regarding the closure, please contact the Great Western Tiers Field centre on Ph: (03) 6701 2104 or email GreatWesternTiers@parks.tas.gov.au

Last reviewed 20/9/2024 09:56 AM

​Hydro Tasmania is commencing works on Edgar Dam starting October 2024 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 3/9/2024 01:10 PM

​​The bridge on Peegra Road at Mawbanna has failed and is not passable. The road has been closed. ​​​

Last reviewed 2/8/2024 11:35 AM

Repairs to 4WD tracks in the Freycinet National Park and surrounding reserves are progressing as scheduled.

Ongoing works at South Friendly Track are expected to be finalised in October.

​During this time there will be periods of restricted access so this work can be undertaken.

​For public and worker safety please obey any road closures or speed limits put in place during this time. ​

Locations affected: Freycinet National Park;

Last reviewed 6/9/2024 02:00 PM

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The Nelson Falls toilets are currently closed for repairs.  At this stage, a reopening date is not known. 

The Nelson Falls​ walk is still open.

The next closest available toilets are:
  • Franklin River Nature Trail, 33 km’s to the East.
  • Headly Faulls Park (Queenstown) 27 km’s to the West.
Please Contact the West Coast Field Centre for further information on 6409 1020 or via email PWS.WestCoast@parks.tas.gov.au

To be added or removed from the West Coast Track Closures/Re-openings email list, contact the West Coast Field Centre on PWS.WestCoast@parks.tas.gov.au​.​

Locations affected: Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park;

Last reviewed 30/7/2024 10:37 AM

​The Sawback Track is closed for the winter period. 

Reopening of this track is likely to occur early November but is subject to inspections determining if road conditions are suitable. 

The annual road closure ensures that damage to the fragile mudstone soils is greatly reduced.
 
Vehicle access to Adamsfield is still available via Clearhill Road (and the Adamsfield Track).
 
For any further information, please contact the Mount Field Visitor Centre on 03 6288 1149.

​

Locations affected: Adamsfield Conservation Area; Saw Back Range Track; Authority to visit Adamsfield and the Sawback Range Track;

Last reviewed 17/6/2024 01:07 PM

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Maintenance work on the Maria Island jetty will start from 13 May and is expected to take up to three months to complete. 

The ferry will operate as normal throughout the operations. 

There will be increased vessel traffic in the area, as well as contractors on the jetty and in the water. 

Visitors are asked to comply with all signage and directions from PWS staff. 

Locations affected: Maria Island National Park;

Last reviewed 12/9/2024 11:12 AM

​​​A section of the Painted Cliffs will be closed to public access, pending ​​geotechnical surveys to determine safety risks of loose overhanging rocks.

For further information, please contact the Maria Island Gateway on (03) 6123 4040.​

Locations affected: Maria Island National Park;

Last reviewed 5/8/2024 11:57 AM

​Peggs beach camp ground, and the back half of Black River camp ground have been closed for the winter. The campground will reopening on 1st November.​ Please contact 03 6458 1480 for any enquries. 

Locations affected: Peggs Beach and Black River camping;

Last reviewed 21/8/2024 03:53 PM

​​The boom gate on Lake Augusta Rd just beyond Bernacchi (The Thousand Lakes Lodge) is currently closed. The reopening of the boom gate will early October subject to inspections determining the roads condition are suitable for vehicular traffic. Vehicle access to Lake Pillans, Double and Talinah Lagoons is also closed with a view to reopen on 1st November (approximately) subject to road inspections.

The annual road closure will ensure damage to the 19 Lagoons road network by vehicles driving on wet/boggy, snow and frost heave affected roads will be reduced.

Should you require any further information please contact the Great Western Tiers Field Centre on 67012104.​

Locations affected: Central Plateau Conservation Area;

Last reviewed 2/10/2024 03:43 PM

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West Picton Road (prior to Riveaux Creek) is closed due to the deterioration of three structures along the road.  A 15-20 vehicle parking area has been created adjacent to the new closure.  

Farmhouse Creek walking track requires an extra 7.1km (one-way) walk along West Picton Road from its closure prior to Picton River Tributary.

Mt Picton walking track requires an extra 7.2km (return) walk along West Picton Road and then West Picton Road Spur 1-2 from its closure prior to Picton River Tributary. 

The Huon Track has been heavily impacted by a large number of tree falls that are making this difficult to traverse and we recommend that you commence your walk at either Farmhouse Creek or Huon Campground. 

Both Farmhouse Creek and Mt Picton walking tracks remain open.

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Locations affected: Southwest National Park;

Last reviewed 26/8/2024 08:37 AM

​​​​​​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 6/11/2023 11:55 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Meadstone Falls Lookout in the Mount Puzzler Reserve is closed until further notice.

The lookout structure is damaged and is unsafe for visitors.

Last reviewed 5/6/2024 02:22 PM


 

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