Douglas-Apsley National Park is mid-way up the east coast of Tasmania, about 2 1/4 hours from Launceston and slightly longer from Hobart.
The Apsley Waterhole, at the southern end of the the park, is reached by taking the Rosedale Road of the Tasman Highway (A3) about 3km north of Bicheno. Thompsons Marshes, at the northern end of the park, are reached by turning west off the Tasman Highway about 24km north of Bicheno. Take the gravel Forestry 'E' Road for 4 1/2km to a sign-posted junction, taking the left fork. Continue just over 1 km on the E4 road, take the right fork and travel 500m to the carpark.
Please be aware that when driving between sunset and sunrise you are sharing the road with wildlife.
Public transport and tours
Visitors wishing to use public transport or tours to access the park should visit our web page on Access to Tasmania's National Parks, Reserves and Walking Tracks.