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West Point Road improvements

29/06/2009

Access to a popular coastal recreational destination, the West Point State Reserve on Tasmania's West Coast, has been improved with the completion of roadworks by the Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Strong commercial interest in proposed Three Capes Track

25/06/2009

There has been an encouraging response to the recent Identification of Commercial Interest for the proposed Three Capes Track.
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Maria Island access

18/06/2009

The Parks and Wildlife Service wishes to advise that the Maria Island Ferry and Eco Cruises will not be operating its ferry service to Maria Island during the period 23rd June to 14 July, 2009.
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60 Great Short Walks

The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's walking opportunities. Whether you want a gentle stroll or a physical challenge; a seaside ramble or a mountain vista; a long day's outing or a short wander, Great Short Walks has plenty for you. The walks are located throughout Tasmania and can generally be accessed from major roads and include a range of environments.

 

On the map below, select a walk in the part of the State you wish to visit to gain further details.

A brochure of the 60 Great Short Walks is available in most visitor information centres. We can also post the brochure to you - ring us on 1300 135 513. Or you can download [PDF 685 KB] the brochure online.

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Great Short Walk Map

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Dove Lake Circuit Calcified Forest (King Island) The Nut Fern Glade Enchanted Walk Cradle Mountain Summit Crater Lake Circuit Montezuma Falls Liffey Falls Meander Falls Alum Cliffs Duck Reach Tamar Island Hollybank Forest Pine Lake Ralph Falls St Columbia Falls Evercreech Trousers Point (Flinders Island) Castle Rock (Flinders Island) Strzelecki Peaks (Flinders Island) Loontitetermairrelehoiner Apsley River Waterhole Apsley Gorge Friendly Beaches Cape Tourville Wineglass Bay Lookout Wineglass Bay Hazards Beach Bishop and Clerk Fossil Cliffs Painted Cliffs Organ Pipes Walk, Mt Wellington Russell Falls Lady Barron Falls Circuit Pandani Grove Tall Trees Lake Esperance Hartz Peak Keoghs Creek Tahune Airwalk South Cape Bay Duckhole Lake Waterfall Bay Bivouac Bay Cape Hauy Cape Raoul Coal Mines Historic Site South Bruny Walks (Bruny Island) Peninsula Walk (Bruny Island) Lake St Clair Shadow Lake Circuit Echo Point Mt Rufus Franklin River Donaghys Lookout Nelson Falls Hogarth Falls Teepookana Huon Pine Experience Kelly Basin