Alerts

The South Cave walking track will be closed from Saturday 15 August to Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Work will be undertaken on the lower viewing platform. 

Other walking tracks in the Rocky Cape National Park will remain open.

Locations affected: Rocky Cape National Park;

Last reviewed 5/8/2026 12:34 PM

​​Works to slash and control gorse will be undertaken on top of The Nut​.

The works are expected to take two weeks. Access to walking tracks will remain open.​

Please follow any signage or direction from staff.

Locations affected: The Nut State Reserve;

Last reviewed 10/8/2026 04:26 PM

Due to recent damage, the Saggy Creek Bridge on Rosedale Road (providing access to Apsley Waterhole and the southern end of the Leeaberra Track) currently has a 3t weight limit.

Locations affected: Douglas-Apsley National Park; Leeaberra Track; Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge;

Last reviewed 5/8/2026 04:20 PM

Some roads to Lake King William campground​ are closed due to flooding.

The campground is open with limited access. ​

For more information, call the Lake St Clair Visitor Centre on 03 6289 1115.

Last reviewed 4/8/2026 11:08 AM

​​​​Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs will be closed for necessary annual maintenance starting Monday 3 August 2026, scheduled to re-open Monday 17 August.

The Newdegate Cave access track and visitor carpark will be closed from Monday 3 August to Friday 7 August for vegetation work.

Please follow all signage and staff directions for your safety.​

For more information contact the Hastings Caves Visitor Centre on (03) 6298 3209.

Locations affected: Hastings Caves State Reserve;

Last reviewed 3/8/2026 04:10 PM

The Lake St Clair Ferry Service is closed during August 2026. 

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

Last reviewed 3/8/2026 09:01 AM

​​From Tuesday 28 of July 2026 sections of Creekton Road will be closed for maintenace. 

As this road provides the main access to the Duck Hole Lake Track, visitors will need to use the detour via Hastings Road and Tughanah Road to access Duck Hole Lake.

For more information, please email Huonville@parks.tas.gov.au or phone the Huonville Field centre on: 03 6121 7026​​​

Locations affected: Duckhole Lake;

Last reviewed 23/7/2026 01:19 PM

​T​​he West Head Lookout will be closed for maintenance from 27 July to 31 August.

The coastal traverse will remain open.

Please follow any signage and directions from staff.

For more information, contact Narawntapu National Park by calling 03 6428 6277 or email Narawntapu.Parks@parks.tas.gov.au

Locations affected: Narawntapu National Park;

Last reviewed 24/7/2026 02:38 PM

​Following extensive fire damage, restoration works of Cottage 2 at the Low Head Pilot Station site will begin on Monday 20 July 2026 and are expected to finish in September 2026.

The cottage site will remain closed to the public until all works are completed.

The Low Head Pilot Station and Museum remain open.

Please comply with directions from staff or any signs if you are in the area.

Locations affected: Low Head Historic Site;

Last reviewed 15/7/2026 04:17 PM

​​​Montezuma Falls walking track is closed due to windfall and landslip. 

Access to the southern end of the suspension bridge using the four-wheel drive track is still available.​​

For more information please contact the West Coast Field centre on 6409 1020 or email PWS.WestCoast@parks.tas.gov.au

Locations affected: Montezuma Falls;

Last reviewed 28/7/2026 10:40 AM

Walkers should be prepared for changing conditions and read the walker safety information on the  Safety in Parks page.

Locations affected: Frenchmans Cap;

Last reviewed 16/7/2026 04:42 PM

​Tamar Island Wetlands walkway will be partially closed from the 6 July 2026 until the 17 of December 2026 to allow for the replacement of two bridges and part of the walkway due to the age of the infrastructure.

Locations affected: Tamar Island Wetlands Centre;

Last reviewed 25/6/2026 02:31 PM

​​​​Watersmeet track to ​​Fergys Paddock entrance will be closed from 17 June to 31 August 2026 to allow ​​​​construction work for new toilets at Fergys Paddock.

Access to Fergys campsite is still available from the Lakeshore beach. 

For more information, call the Lake St Clair Visitor Centre on 03 6289 1115​.

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

Last reviewed 31/7/2026 09:28 AM

​The Sawback Track is now closed for the winter period, as of ​9 June 2026. 

Reopening is scheduled for 1 November 2026 subject to suitable road conditions. 

4WD permits will not be issued until the track reopens for the next season. 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 Morley Track).​

Locations affected: Saw Back Range Track;

Last reviewed 26/6/2026 02:39 PM

​Track works are underway in Leven Canyon Regional Reserve. They are scheduled to be undertaken in August (weather dependent).

The area is still open but please be aware:

• the steps connecting the upper and lower tracks will be temporarily closed

• the full loop walk using the steps will be unavailable

• visitors can still access Cruickshanks Lookout and Edge Lookout

• signs are in place to help guide visitors.

These works will help reduce trip hazards and keep this popular walking experience safe for visitors. 

Locations affected: Leven Canyon Lookout;

Last reviewed 3/8/2026 11:01 AM

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Locations affected: Peggs Beach Conservation Area;

Last reviewed 4/6/2026 11:57 AM

​​The café, accommodation and public toilets at the Low Head Pilot Station will close from 22 April 2026.

This is a temporary closure until a new lessee is appointed.

Public access to the grounds, Low Head Pilot Station Maritime Museum and Low Head Penguin Tours remains open.

Locations affected: Low Head Historic Site;

Last reviewed 17/7/2026 12:06 PM

​The Tasmans Arch and Devil’s Kitchen Visitor Site is closed from 15 April to 18 September 2026 for planned infrastructure improvements.​

Locations affected: Tasman National Park;

Last reviewed 29/6/2026 10:54 AM

​​The Catamaran campground and boat ramp at Cockle Creek is closed from 15 April to 29 September 2026. Planned infrastructure improvements are currently underway.

Camping and toilets are available at other Cockle Creek campsites.

Southport is the closest boat ramp featuring parking, a jetty and dual ramp access.

Locations affected: Recherche Bay camping; Cockle Creek; Cockle Creek camping;

Last reviewed 30/7/2026 01:42 PM

​​The Watchtower lookout and walkway that overlooks Jacobs Ladder is being replaced and will be closed from 13 April to 27 November. 

Please follow all signage and directions from contractors and staff. ​

Locations affected: Ben Lomond National Park;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 11:47 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 16/7/2026 10:43 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 11/5/2026 04:05 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 3/6/2026 10:01 AM

​​​​Construction works on Maria Island will start in December 2025. They are expected to be completed November 2026.

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 14/8/2026 04:40 PM

​​​​​Hydro Tasmania is commencing works on Edgar Dam starting 28 January 2025 until late-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 1/7/2026 10:43 AM

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

Access to the Evercreech Regional Reserve and the Falls track is open.​

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

Locations affected: Evercreech;

Last reviewed 1/7/2026 12:22 PM

Locations affected: Southwest National Park;

Last reviewed 11/5/2026 04:03 PM

​​​​​​​​​​​Reuben Falls Track in the Weld River Regional Reserve is closed due to a landslip. 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 10/6/2026 10:30 AM