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Successful fuel reduction burns at Arthur River

20/05/2013

The Parks and Wildlife Service has taken advantage of continuing favourable conditions to complete several strategic fuel reduction burns in the Arthur River area during the past week.More

Better protection for Pitt Water wetlands

10/05/2013

Improved stormwater management is one of a number of strategies that will help the long-term conservation of the habitat and migratory birds of the Pitt Water Nature Reserve between Cambridge and Sorell.More

Planned burn for Flinders Island

02/05/2013

The Parks and Wildlife Service wish to advise that fire management burns are planned to be undertaken when conditions are suitable, during May 2013, at Badger Corner, Strzelecki National Park on Flinders Island.More

60 Great Short Walks App Now Available!

Your essential guide to Tasmania’s best short walks!

60 Great Short Walks now available!
Designed for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, this beautiful app will entice you out on the track, with all the information you need.

Tasmania is one of the world’s great walking destinations. Within the island state’s compact geography you can experience everything from jagged mountains and wild rivers to ancient forests and tranquil coasts.

Tasmania is famous for its long bushwalks, but not everyone has the time or experience to get into the wilds overnight. Enter the 60 Great Short Walks App, which shows you how to get a taste of Tasmania’s wild places, and be back in time for tea! We’ve chosen great day walks from all around the State. They range from just a few minutes to a whole day out; and from flat and easy to steep and hard. 

The app features: 

  • over 200 beautiful photographs, sourced from experienced walkers 
  • over 100 brief, first-hand stories from walkers 
  • simple maps and other essential details for each walk 
  • space to add notes, and to share your experience via social media 
  • essential safety tips 
  • tips on caring for the environment as you walk

The 60 Great Short Walks app is available now, for free, from the iTunes Store.