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Family fun day at Hastings Thermal Springs

13/11/2009

Hastings Cave is throwing open the doors to the thermal springs pool for a family fun day on Saturday, 28 November.
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Planned fuel reduction burn in the southwest

29/10/2009

The Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Tasmania are conducting a planned burn in the Southwest National Park and on lands managed by Forestry Tasmania today.
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Volunteer Campground Hosts Sought for Cockle Creek

21/10/2009

The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is seeking people with a passion for the beautiful Cockle Creek area in Tasmania's far south area to be volunteer campground hosts for several weeks during the coming summer.More

Recreation

  • Before You Walk - Essential Bushwalking Guide

    Tasmania's essential bushwalking guide and trip planner - a guide to all you need to know, all you need to do and all you need to take when planning a walk in Tasmania's wilderness.

  • Leave No Trace

    Leave No Trace is an internationally accepted way of minimising impacts on the places we visit.

  • Great Walks

    From day walks to multi-day hikes, see our comprehensive information on the best bushwalks or make Overland Track bookings.

  • Camping and Cabin Fee Information

    A guide to camping sites, cabin fees and caravaning in our national parks and reserves.

  • Discovery Rangers

    In many of our national parks and reserves, and within schools around the State, Discovery Rangers conduct free activities.

  • Tasmanian Trail

    The Tasmanian Trail is a multi-purpose recreational trail extending from Devonport on the northern coast of Tasmania to Dover in the south. It is intended for use by walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders.

  • Disabled Access

    Parks for all people - a guide to disabled access to Tasmania's National Parks and Reserves.

  • Other Activities

    Information on boating, kayaking, rafting, four wheel driving, all terrain vechicles and trail bikes, mountain biking and fishing.