Please note: There may be closures or re-openings other than those listed here. For the latest bushfire information, go to the Tasmania Fire Service website at www.fire.tas.gov.au. As some walking tracks within national parks and reserves are accessed across land managed by Forestry Tasmania it is worthwhile checking for road closures on the Forestry Tasmania website. The DIER web site also has information on road closures in Tasmania.
For further information on track, reserve or campsite closures, please contact local rangers.
See our Office Contacts for contact details.
Entally Estate closed 3 June to 1 September
3 June 2013
Entally Estate will be closed to the public from the 3
rd of June until the 1
st of September. This closure will allow completion of maintenance work on the house and outbuildings, annual auditing of the museum collection, and thorough cleaning of the house and collection.
For further information contact Entally Estate on (03) 6393 6201 or entally.house@parks.tas.gov.au
Mt Direction tracks remain closed after fuel reduction burn
31 May 2013
Following the completion of a large fuel reduction burn at Mt Direction, Hobart, the PWS wishes to advise that that Mt Direction and the burn area will remain closed to the public until further notice due to the danger of falling trees. This closure includes the Mt Direction perimeter tracks, the track to the summit and all of the burnt area.
Southern Water has advised that Risdon Brook Park and visitor facilities will re-open from Saturday morning, 1 June 2013, however access is limited to the Risdon Brook Park circuit track.
For further information contact the Seven Mile Beach office on 6214 8100.
Coles Bay fuel reduction burn completed
28 May 2013
The planned fuel reduction burn at Freycinet National Park aimed at protecting the Coles Bay community has been completed and all areas that were temporarily closed (see details in notice below) have now re-opened to the public.
Fuel Reduction Burn to Help Protect Coles Bay
27 May 2013
The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is planning a large fuel reduction burn on Monday 27 May, weather permitting, to help protect the Coles Bay community.
North-East Coast parks and reserves manager Donna Stanley said the burn of 1200 hectares is bounded by Friendly Beaches in the north, Cape Tourville to the east and Coles Bay to the west.
The objective of the burn is to protect assets within the reserve and the nearby community.
Access to the Wineglass Bay lookout and Wineglass Bay will not be affected by the burn, however the following roads will be temporarily closed: the Cape Tourville Road, South Friendlies track, beach access to South Friendlies and the White Water Wall and Franks camp campsites. The road closures will mean that visitor destinations, including the Cape Tourville lighthouse, Sleepy Bay and Bluestone Bay, will be unavailable for visitor access during this time.
Helicopter operations on the South Cape Bay track, Southwest National Park
24 May 2013
Walkers are advised that due to helicopter operations on the South Cape Bay track in the Southwest National Park on 6 June 2013 (weather permitting), short delays in track access may be experienced. The helicopter operations are delivering track materials in preparation for maintenance work on the track during June.
For further information contact the PWS Huonville office on 6264 8460.
Sandy Cape Track Update
Updated 16 May 2013
Track Closures
Some 4WD tracks in the APCA were closed on the 1st of July 2012. Most tracks continue to stay open, excluding the winter-seasonally accessible tracks which are closed until October. These tracks include:
- Dam Track
- Windmill Track
- Balfour Track
Seasonal Closures
Temma – Couta Track dangers of the beach
Campgrounds
The Manuka Campground is now closed for the winter period; however, Peppermint Campground in the Arthur River township remains open. No booking required for short term campers for less than a month period.
Works at Remarkable Cave track
Updated 15 May 2013
The track to the Remarkable Cave viewing platform in the Tasman National Park will be closed intermittently from 15 May 2013 for engineering works on the staircase. The work may take several weeks to complete as it is weather dependant. For further information contact Mike Copping on 6250 3515 or 0418 556 513.
Douglas-Apsley National Park closed for fuel reduction burn
The Douglas-Apsley National Park will be closed for a large fuel reduction burn on 17 and 18 April 2013, weather permitting. For further information contact 6256 7005.
Cuvier Valley, Lake Oenone, Lake Helen and Forgotten Lake walking tracks closure - fire operations
Updated 4 April 2013
The Parks and Wildlife Service wish to advise that fire management burns will be undertaken from 4 April through to 12 April at Cuvier Valley in the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park.
During this time the Cuvier Valley, Lake Oenone, Lake Helen and Forgotten Lake walking tracks will be CLOSED.
During burning there may be a great deal of smoke. The Parks and Wildlife Service apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please direct any enquiries to Lake St Clair Visitor Centre on 6289 1115.
Frenchmans Cap walking track closure - fire operations
Updated 3 April 2013
The Parks and Wildlife Service wish to advise that fire management burns will be undertaken from 4 April through to 7 April at Loddon Plains.
During this time the Frenchmans Cap walking track will be CLOSED.
During burning there may be a great deal of smoke. The Parks and Wildlife Service apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please direct any enquiries to Queenstown field centre on 6471 5920.
Pieman Head to Ahrberg Bay area reopened - Bridges damaged
Updated 26 March 2013
The Pieman Head to Ahrberg Bay area has been reopened however, users of the area between Pieman Head and Ahrberg Bay are advised that the bridges over Violet Rivulet and Websters Creek have sustained fire damage, are impassable and are closed. The only vehicular access to the shack community is via the beach around Hardwicke Point and therefore possibly tide dependent.
Ben Lomond Public Shelter Temporarily Closed
Updated 17 January 2013
Due to scheduled maintenance works the Ben Lomond Public Shelter is closed until further notice. Toilet facilities are available at the campground below Jacobs Ladder. The Parks and Wildlife Service apologies for any inconvenience the closure may cause.
Mt William Telstra 4WD Track Closure
Updated 16 January 2013
The 4WD track between Anson’s Bay and Eddystone Pt Rd is partially closed. Specifically, the northern 3.5 km section of the Telstra Track – between the Baileys Hummock turnoff and the Eddystone Pt Rd is closed. The southern section between Anson’s Bay and Baileys Hummock is still open.
The reason for the closure is that record rainfall several years ago and ongoing use of the track has led to excessive erosion, extensive braiding of vehicle tracks and the creation of metre deep pug holes. To preserve the natural values of the area and ensure the safety of park visitors, the track north of Bailey's Hummock has been closed.
St Columba Falls Trackwork
Updated 27 November 2012
Visitors to St Columba Falls in the north-east are advised that works to improve the safety of the St Columba Falls walking track are planned to be undertaken from Monday, 19 November 2012. A section of fencing is to be installed at the start of the track, to protect visitors from the steep drop-off in this area.
Works will take approximately 2-3 weeks and during this time visitors may experience minor delays or disruption when accessing the track. Visitors will need to follow the direction of PWS staff on site and exercise caution when passing the work site.
For further information please contact the St Helens Field Centre on 6376 1550.
Waterhouse Conservation Area roadworks
Updated 6 November 2012
Road works in the Waterhouse Conservation Area will commence on Tuesday 6 November, 2012. Various sections of the coastal camping area’s 25km road network will be subject to works during November and December. The road works will repair damage caused during past flooding and storm events.Delays to traffic flow may occur during works and visitors are asked to comply with signage and contractor’s directions. The Parks and Wildlife Service apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause to visitors.
Liffey Falls Toilet no longer available
5 October 2011
PWS regret to advise that the toilet block at Liffey Falls, lower carpark, is no longer available as the facility has been burnt down.
It is unknown when the facility will be replaced. No other toilet facilities are available at the site.
Thunderush high portage removed
5 September 2011
The Thunderush high portage on the Franklin River has been removed due to ongoing engineering and maintenance issues. The low portage is still open. Please note that rafters need to carefully plan their trip through the Great Ravine when there are high water levels.
Caution about tracks in the Douglas Apsley National Park
1 April 2011
Visitors to the Douglas Apsley National Park are warned that due to recent flooding some of the tracks in this park have become severely eroded. As a result the tracks will be difficult to walk on and there will be tripping hazards such as exposed roots and rocks, steep gullies and washed out steps. The Parks and Wildlife Service are working to improve the situation. Walkers are advised to proceed with caution.
Dangerous road conditions at northern access to Douglas Apsley National Park
1 November 2010
Visitors to the Douglas Apsley National Park and users of the Leeabarra Track are advised that vehicle access to the northern entrance to Douglas Apsley National Park (via the E-Road) is currently not safe for vehicles.
Because of dangerous road conditions, the Parks and Wildlife Service advises all visitors to Douglas Apsley NP accessing via the E-Road to please leave vehicles at the start of E-Road and walk in to the start of the Leeabarra Track (5.5km from Tasman Highway).
Please do not walk the Leeabarra Track from south to north, as this may spread phytopthera into the northern parts of the NP.
For further enquiries, contact the PWS Office on 6256 7070
Detention Falls
28 September 2010
Please be advised that the Detention Falls visitor site, including the walking track and viewing platform, is no longer available to the public. The viewing platform was closed to the public following engineering advice in 2008. It was subsequently removed as part of the Parks and Wildlife Service’s asset rationalisation program, with the objective being to close or remove certain assets so that those that remain can be better managed into the future.
For further details, contact the North West Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service Regional Office on (03) 6429 8717
Holwell Gorge walk alterations
2 August 2010
For Public safety reasons, Parks and Wildlife Service advise that the southern section of Holwell Gorge walk has been reclassified as a track for experienced walkers only, severe hazards exist and built assets within the southern section are for conservation purposes only.
For Further Information please call Tamar Field Centre: ph 6336 5391