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Impressive sculptute like calcified limestone creating a clacifield forest on King Island
Calcified Forest
60 Great Short Walks

Calcified Forest

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Alerts for Calcified Forest (King Island)

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

​As of 2:00am on Saturday the 20th of December, PWS will bring in a seasonal campfire ban for all parks and reserves in the following areas:

  • ​ ​Maria Island and Flinders Island

  • All parks and reserves in the municipalties of Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Dorset and Break O'Day

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

This is a seasonal ban to reduce the risk of fire over summer.

​The map​ below shows all affected areas.  You can still use gas stoves and gas barbecues. ​
State Campfire Ban Map 2025-2026

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 12/1/2026 02:38 PM

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    30 minute return, 1.3km
    Grade 2: Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.

    About

    King Island is famous for its agriculture, wildlife and maritime history. This walk makes a startling contrast. The Calcified Forest is made up of hundreds of weirdly shaped limestone features. The structures that make up the forest were created when calcium carbonate attached to the deep roots of coastal vegetation, and have since been exposed when the surrounding sand has blown away. 

    This easy return walk is about 1.3km long, with the viewing platform over the Calcified Forest at the half-way point. Be sure to take a camera to capture these amazing formations.


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      ​​King Island (off North-West Tasmania) can be reached by either plane or sea. 

      From the main island town of Currie, take road B25 towards Grassy. East of Currie, take the South Road to the Calcified Forest. The start of the walk is 30km from Currie.​

      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.

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

      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.