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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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Wineglass Bay Lookout

27. Wineglass Bay Lookout

	1 - 1.5 hours return
	Road C302 from highway A3 to Wineglass Bay car park inside Freycinet National Park
	Park entry fees apply.
	Toilet facilities at car park. Picnic facilities nearby.
	Difficult. Steep uphill climb over 1.3km with over 600 rough bush steps
	Group A items required plus water
	Rigorous uphill walk is not suited to those with health or mobility concerns
	No pets, firearms or bicycles

The crystal clear waters and white sandy beach of Wineglass Bay are a tremendous sight. This is a steep uphill walk on a rocky, well-constructed track within the Freycinet National Park.

Highlights

The rock type along this walk is granite which was formed during the Devonian. Although not common in Tasmania, granite forms some spectacular features in the Freycinet National Park.