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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

10. Mt Field National Park

Parks for all People - Access for the mobility impaired in Tasmania's national parks and reserves
 
Russell Falls track
From Hobart, take the Brooker Hwy (A10) to New Norfolk, then B62 and B61 through Westerway to the Mt Field turnoff.

Mt Field is one of Tasmania’s oldest and most loved national parks, and has a wide variety of scenic features and wildlife. The visitor centre and café are fully accessible, as are the toilets within the building. The track to Russell Falls, one of Tasmania’s best known scenic attractions, leaves from behind the visitor centre. The track surface is sealed, wide and fairly level. It is suitable for wheelchair users, although some may require assistance. Located 50 metres before the visitor centre, the day use area has a number of accessible sites with sheltered picnic tables and BBQs. The nearby campground has accessible toilets, and its own picnic area with sheltered tables and BBQs.