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 of further spread of Phythophthora within the Eastern and Western Arthur Ranges and adjacent valleys.
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:
- Mt Anne Circuit (including Mt Anne and Lake Judd tracks)
- Eliza Plateau
- Huon Track
- Farmhouse Creek Track (including Federation Peak)
- Eastern Arthur Range Traverse (including Federation Peak)
- Western Arthur Range Traverse - East of Moraine Kappa
- McKays Track - East of Moraine Kappa
- Rasselas Track
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 have been reopened to the public. To minimise erosion and so that walkers can remain on existing tracks, some vegetation has been cleared.
Walkers must remain on the existing tracks.
Locations affected: Southwest National Park; Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park; Eliza Plateau; Lake Judd;
Last reviewed 10/2/2021 05:01 PM