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09/02/2010

The Parks and Wildlife Service had begun one of its largest ever recruiting drives, with up to 30 positions available around Tasmania.More

Rain provides respite for fire fighters

05/02/2010

Overnight rain on the Lake Mackintosh fire has temporarily cleared smoke from the Tullah and Rosebery areas, and allowed equipment abandoned by fire fighters earlier in the week to be flown from the fireground.

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Cradle Mountain interim visitor centre improvements

03/02/2010

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Wineglass Bay Lookout

55. Wineglass Bay Lookout

	1 - 1.5 hours return
	Road C302 from highway A3 to Wineglass Bay car park inside Freycinet National Park. See map
	Park entry fees apply.
	Toilet facilities at car park. Picnic facilities nearby.
	Level 3 Steep uphill climb over 1.3km with 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.