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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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Alum Cliffs

11. Alum Cliffs

 

time 40-50 minute return walk
access
Travel via Deloraine or Sheffield. The Alum Cliffs track is reached, via a signed loop road, from road B12 between the townships of Mole Creek and Chudleigh.
facilities Closest facilities are located in Chudleigh and Mole Creek.
grade Easy. Track is generally dry underfoot and has some gentle uphill sections
what to take Group A items
cautions Steep vertical cliffs; children must be supervised.
prohibited No pets, firearms or bicycles

Enjoy a quiet country stroll to a forest lookout perched high above the Mersey River, as it flows beneath the Alum cliffs. Combine this walk with a visit to the Mole Creek caves.

Highlights

The Alum Cliffs are within the Alum Cliffs State Reserve and form a part of the Gog Range.