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Toilet construction works continue at Cosy Corner South campsite

14/05/2012

On Monday 14 May, work will commence on the upgrade of the toilet block at the Cosy Corner South campsite in the Bay of Fires Conservation Area. Builders are expected to be on site for two to three weeks.More

Toilet construction works begin at Cosy Corner North campsite

27/04/2012

On Monday 30 April, work will commence on the construction of a new toilet block at the Cosy Corner North campsite in the Bay of Fires Conservation Area. Builders are expected to be on site for two to three weeks.More

Sixteen new reserves for King Island

20/04/2012

As part of the ongoing Crown Land Assessment and Classification (CLAC) 16 new reserves have recently been proclaimed for King Island.More

Lake Esperance

11. Lake Esperance

time 1.5 - 2 hour return
access
From Geeveston take road C632 for 21km to the national park. Continue 13km until the road ends. Road is unsealed for last 21km and can be covered with snow. Do not drive in snow unless your vehicle is fitted with chains as, should you become stuck, death from hypothermia could result. No rangers are based in this park. See map
fees Park entry fees apply.
facilities Toilet, tank water, picnic shelter and barbecue 10.5km before track start. No camping
grade Level 2. Most of track is on boarded walk. However, snow can cover the track making it impossible to follow
what to take Group B items
cautions Subject to severe weather conditions all year round.
prohibited No pets, firearms or bicycles. Open fires are not permitted.

Hartz Mountains National Park is a high alpine area with several walking opportunities, weather permitting.

Highlights

Hartz Mountains National Park is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The region abounds in alpine plant species that are found nowhere else on Earth.