Alerts

​​​​​​​​​​​​Campfire restrictions are in place for this site.  This means you will not be able to use campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves. Gas stoves and gas barbecues are still permitted.

The dry 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.

See the News Item on Campfire Restrictions 2021-2022​ containing a map here. ​

Locations affected: Waterhouse Conservation Area; Waterhouse camping; Mount William camping; Mount William National Park; Bay of Fires camping; Bay of Fires Conservation Area; St Columba Falls; St Columba Falls State Reserve; Douglas-Apsley camping; Douglas-Apsley National Park; Freycinet National Park; Freycinet overnight walker camping; Maria Island camping - Darlington; Maria Island camping - Encampment Cove; Maria Island camping - Frenchs Farm; Maria Island National Park; Maria Island Penitentiary accommodation; Lime Bay camping; Lime Bay State Reserve; Tasman National Park; Fortescue Bay camping; Bridport to Bellingham 4WD traverse; Narawntapu National Park; Mayfield Bay Conservation Area; Mayfield Bay camping;

Last reviewed 5/1/2022 04:50 PM

​The Mount Farrell and Lake Herbert walking tracks in the Mount Farrell Regional Reserve (near Tullah) are closed due to a bushfire in the region. 

For updates on the fire, please visit the Tasmania Fire Service website www.fire.tas.gov.au/alerts​​

Last reviewed 24/1/2022 11:49 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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 14/1/2022 10:13 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Walkers and campers need to register to undertake multi-day walks on the Overland Track​,​ and at Frenchmans Cap, Arm River, Pine Valley, Scott-Kilvert Hut, Waterfall Valley tent platform, Mount Anne Circuit, Farmhouse Creek Track and the​ Walls of Jerusalem​.  

For the complete list of walks with registration in place see the Overnight walker registration​​ page. Alternatively, go to each walk page to register. 

Some locations have huts which are open with limited capacity. For further information on keeping yourself and others safe, see the COVID-19 safety information​ page.​

Locations affected: Walls of Jerusalem National Park; Walls of Jerusalem - walk notes; Walls of Jerusalem multi-day walk; Multi-day walks; Frenchmans Cap; Frenchmans Cap - walk notes; Overland Track; Cradle Mountain (Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park); Overland Track - booking information; Overland Track - walk options; Lake St Clair camping; Lake St Clair walks; Lake St Clair (Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park); Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park;

Last reviewed 17/1/2022 09:18 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​To protect sensitive vegetation in remote, fragile environments, the overnight walker registration system has been extended. The daily departure registration system, will ensure campers do not exceed camping and platform spaces. ​ 

For the complete list of walks with registration in place see the Overnight walker registration page.

Farmhouse Creek Track to Federation Peak, the Western Arthur Range (Moraine A and Promontory Lake), Lake Rhona and Mount Anne Circuit have registration. 

When the Eastern Arthur Range re-opens,  the walk will also have walker registration.​

Locations affected: Southwest National Park; Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park; Mount Anne Circuit;

Last reviewed 18/1/2022 09:07 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​During the construction of the Viewing Shelter from April 2020 to Summer 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. For an update on the works and access see Dove Lake Frequently Asked Questions.

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

Last reviewed 13/1/2022 03:28 PM

Fire trails and breaks associated with the suppression of the Sisters Beach Road, Sisters Beach Bushfire, during December 2021 are being rehabilitated with heavy machinery January and February 2022.

Locations affected: Rocky Cape National Park;

Last reviewed 21/1/2022 02:42 PM

Toilets a​​​​t Franklin River Nature Trail at Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park are currently closed.

Alternative toilets are available at Nelson Falls and Derwent Bridge.

Locations affected: Franklin Nature Trail; Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park; Nelson Falls;

Last reviewed 17/1/2022 09:35 AM

Clear Hill Road in the Adamsfield Conservation Area and Clear Hill Regional Reserve will be closed from Monday 10 January to Friday 21 January 2022 (inclusive) for regrading and re-surfacing. These roadworks are being undertaken for Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service as part of the Fire Recovery Project.

In order to undertake the works safely the Clear Hill barrier gate adjacent to Gordon River Road will be locked.

The road is expected to reopen on Saturday 22 January 2022 subject to weather conditions and satisfactory completion.​

Locations affected: Adamsfield Conservation Area; Sawback Range Track;

Last reviewed 5/1/2022 04:36 PM

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

Last reviewed 23/1/2022 02:47 PM

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

The Bird River Bridge is structurally unsound. 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 23/1/2022 02:46 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 21/1/2022 05:25 PM