Russell Falls access friendly track
Russell Falls access friendly track (photograph: Jonathan Wherrett)

Access friendly

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​Mobility impaired visitors can enjoy our parks, reserves and historic sites. 

We are committed to providing accessible:

  • tracks

  • facilities

  • equipment 

You can bring motorised wheelchairs and scooters into national parks and reserves. 

All our grade 1 tracks are all accessible for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. 

You will find park-specific access friendly information on each reserve's page. This includes information about specific amenities. 

The bottom of this page list all our access friendly walks.

​​Tra​il​R​i​d​​ers ​

TrailRider all-terrain wheelchairs are available at: 

Visitors with mobility limitations can explore rough tracks and trails with a Trailrider. Our staff can advise on suitable tracks.

TrailRiders have adjustable seating and supports. They are suitable for adults and children. You can operate them with 2 or more reasonably fit helpers. 

TrailRiders are free to hire. We recommend booking 1 week in advance via the relevant visitor centre. 

Before heading out on the track users must: 

  • bring a helmet

  • complete the TrailRider induction 

TrailRiders disassemble and will fit in the back of most medium sized SUVs. This means users can access trailheads away from the visitor centres.​

​​​​Assi​stance animals

You can bring Guide Dogs into national parks and reserves. 

Please make sure you:

  • let our staff know about the guide dog when you arrive

  • bring proof that the dog is an assistance animal

You must have an authority granted before you arrive with an assistance animal that is not a guide dog. Contact the relevant field centre​ before your visit to organise an authority. 

Contact

Parks and Wildlife Service
GPO Box 1751
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 1300 TASPARKS, (1300 827 727)

Access friendly walks

Region

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Freycinet National Park

Cape Tourville

If you don't have much time on your hands while visitng Freycinet National Park, this easy walk offers remarkable coastal views in a short amount of time.

20 minute circuit, 600m circuit, Grade 1
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Hobart and South

Coal Mines Historic Site

Take a short walk around this picturesque site on the Tasman Peninsula, which once housed up to 600 convicts, labouring in the the inky blackness of underground tunnels.

1-2 hours return, 2km, a 300m section at the start of track is wheelchair accessible, Grade 2
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East coast

Evercreech

1 current alerts

A short stroll amongst the magnificent white gums of Evercreech, the tallest of their type in Australia.

10 minute return or 20 minute circuit, 400m return or 1km circuit., Grade 2
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North West

Fern Glade

Fern Glade is a magnificent walk among large, spectacular tree ferns along the Emu River. If you are lucky you may see a platypus.

15 minutes to 1 hour return, 1km return, Grade 1
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Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

Franklin Nature Trail

Those travelling between Queenstown and Derwent Bridge will cross this well-known wilderness river on their way. Plan a rest stop here and enjoy the tranquillity of water and rainforest.

25 minutes return, 1km, Grade 1
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Launceston and North

Goblin Forest Walk

The Goblin Forest Walk is an easy, wheelchair accessible track located in the beautiful rainforest of the Blue Tier Regional Reserve.

20 minute circuit, 400m circuit, Grade 1
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Launceston and North

Hollybank

Hollybank has spacious picnic facilities and walking tracks nestled amongst ash and pine trees.

15-40 minute circuit, 2km circuit, Grade 1
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Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

Nelson Falls

Located in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, visitors can reach the delightful Nelson Falls after a gentle walk. Break the long drive and stretch your legs—you won’t be disappointed.

20 minutes return, 1.4km return, Grade 1
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Cradle Mountain (Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park)

Rainforest Walk

Take a short, easy stroll through the rainforest.

10 minute circuit, 431m, Grade 1
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Tasman National Park

Remarkable Cave

Follow the steep steps to the viewing platform for this spectacular sea cave.

15 minutes return, TBC, Grade 3
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Mount Field National Park

Russell Falls

Russell Falls is one of Tasmania’s most treasured places. The falls delight every visitor and can be reached by a wide, very easy track suitable for wheelchair users and those with strollers.

25 minutes return, 1.4km return, Grade 1
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Hobart and South

Tahune Airwalk

The Tahune Airwalk offers a rare chance to gain a perspective on a part of the Tasmanian forest that is rarely seen by people - the canopy.

50 minutes return, 1.6km, Grade 1
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Tamar Island Wetlands Centre

Tamar Island

Just 10 minutes drive from the heart of Launceston in the Tamar River Conservation Area is the Tamar Island walk. For company you’ll have pelicans, swans, cormorants and numerous other bird species as well as frogs, dragonflies and lizards.

1.5 hours return, 4km return, Grade 1
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