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A woman with a small back pack stands on the flat top of the mountain and looks across the sea towards a cliff and a large island.
Views of Cape Pillar and Tasman Island from the top of Mount Brown (photograph: Natalie Mendham)

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Fire ban: Seasonal campfire bans are in place
Applies from 20/12/2025

There is currently a seasonal campfire ban on PWS managed parks and reserves in the following areas:

  • ​Maria Island and Flinders Island

  • All parks and reserves in the municipalities of Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Dorset, Break O’Day and Tasman.

  • Narrawntapu National Park, Tooms Lake and Snakey Creek Conservation Area

This ban includes campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel.

The map​ below shows all affected areas. You can still use gas stoves and gas barbecues.​

A map of Tasmania highlighting areas where campfire bans are in place​

Look out for these signs.

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Stylised campfire with a red cross through it

Round pot on three legs with a flue. Red cross through it showing that these are not allowed to be used

Please note: Parts of the reserved estate including The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area and the Three Capes Track are fuel stove only areas at all times of the year.​

Last reviewed 16/1/2026 08:49 AM

Closed area: Wughalee Falls Campsite – Tasman National Park
Applies from 2/12/2022

​​​​​​​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​.​​​​

Last reviewed 11/10/2024 11:41 AM

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    4 hours return, 8 km return
    Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
    A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.

    About

    The track to the summit of Mount Brown is steep with the view from the top well worth the effort.  Gazing out over the blue ocean in clear weather you’ll have spectacular views of Cape Raoul, Cape Pillar and Tasman Island. 

    The longer you sit back and enjoy the view, the greater your chance will be to see feeding albatross, dolphins and migratory whales. This patch of wildly changing water forms some of the most treacherous sections of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

    Start this walk from the Remarkable Caves car park and head along the Maingon Blowhole Track. 

    The track winds along the coast from Maingon Blowhole for another 1-2 hours until you will reach a junction. From here either turn north-east to towards Crescent Bay or continue south to climb Mount Brown. The main track stops about half way up to the summit.  

    If you are keen to reach the trig point at the top, the ascending track toward the summmit is quite steep and requires some clambering over rocks. This part of the track is recommended for moderately fit walkers.

    Return to the car park via the same track.

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      ​​Tasman National Park is located in the south-eastern corner of Tasmania. It's a 90-minute drive on sealed roads from Hobart via Sorell on the A3, and then the A9 (Arthur Highway) toward Port Arthur. The park straddles both the Tasman and Forestier peninsulas, however most of its accessible features are on the Tasman Peninsula.

      ​Access to the south-western part of the park is also via the Arthur Highway (A9), then following Safety Cove Rd at Port Arthur township to access Remarkable Cave and walking tracks to Maingon Blowhole, Mount Brown and Crescent Bay.

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      Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

      ​​With the exception of designated areas in the Fortescue Bay campground, Tasman National Park is a Fuel Stove Only area and campfires are not permitted. 

      To find out what fuel stoves are permitted see the Fuel Stove Only area ​page.​​

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      ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.

      ​Remember the safe walking guidelines

      • ​Plan to walk safely
      • Be prepared
      • Avoid walking alone and let someone know your plans
      • Record your trip intentions in the log books 
      • Be prepared to turn back

      Walker safety - day walks​

      ​Even for a short walk on a fine day, carry a light pack with a weatherproof jacket, warm hat, water (1 litre per person for every 3 hours of walking), some high energy food and a first aid kit that includes an emergency space blanket. At the same time, be prepared for bright sunshine—carry a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Insect repellent can also make your walk more comfortable and be sure to take a rubbish bag and carry your rubbish out with you.

      If your mobile phone has a signal t​​ake it with you. Limit use of your phone to conserve the battery. If your short walk takes you into very remote areas it would be wise to pack extra food and an emergency shelter or tent.

      For full safety information please refer to Safety in parks.