Track, Campsite and Reserve Closures and Re-openings
Please note: There may be closures or re-openings other than those listed here. For the latest bushfire information, go to the Tasmania Fire Service website at www.fire.tas.gov.au. As some walking tracks within national parks and reserves are accessed across land managed by Forestry Tasmania it is worthwhile checking for road closures on the Forestry Tasmania website.
For further information on track, reserve or campsite closures, please contact local Rangers.
See our Office Contacts for contact details.
Reynolds Falls Walking Track closed until further notice
10 February
The Reynolds Falls Walking Track near Cradle Mountain, remains closed until further notice due to the potential risk from a bushfire at Lake Mackintosh. The Mt Cripps Track is now open. Phone Cradle Mountain on 6492 1110 for further information.
Reynolds Falls and Mt Cripps walking tracks closed until further notice
5 February
The Reynolds Falls and Mt Cripps walking tracks used for caving access near Cradle Mountain, are closed until further notice due to the potential risk from the Lake Mackintosh bushfire. Phone Cradle Mountain for further information on 6492 1110.
Mt Field National Park is open with access to all areas
5 February
Mt Field National Park is open with access to all areas, including the Lake Dobson Road.
Mt Field National Park has re-opened
4 February
Mt Field National Park has now re-opened. The Lake Dobson Road (above the Tall Trees car park) remains closed however, due to the possible threat from the Wayatinah bushfire.
Mt Field National Park temporarily closed due to potential fire threat
2 February 2010
Mt Field National Park is closed temporarily as of this afternoon and will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, 3 February, as a precaution due to the Wayatinah fire. There is no immediate threat to the park. It is hoped the park can be re-opened on Thursday, 4 February.
Lake Dobson Rd at Mt Field closed due to fire
1 February 2010
Due to the potential threat to the alpine area of Mt Field by the Dawson Road Repulse /Wayatinah fire, the Lake Dobson road has been closed above the Tall Trees Track. While the fire poses no immediate threat, there remains a risk that it may spot into the park with worsening conditions tomorrow and Wednesday.
The Russell Falls Track and the Tall Tress Track remain open at this time.
Boat crossing at The Narrows on the Port Davey Track
15 Janauary 2010
The boat crossing at The Narrows on the Port Davey Track in the Southwest National Park is now operational.
Vale of Rasselas Track now open
Updated 14 January 2010
The Vale of Rasselas Track from Richea Creek to Lake Rhona north-east of Lake Gordon has now re-opened as the bushfire in the nearby Battlement Hills is now contained.
Temporary closure of the Rasselas Track
Updated 13 January 2010
The Parks and Wildlife Service advises that the Rasselas Track from Richea Creek to Lake Rhona north-east of Lake Gordon is closed until further notice due to the potential threat from a bushfire in the nearby Battlement Hills.
Boat crossing at The Narrows on the Port Davey Track
Updated 22 December 2009
The Parks and Wildlife Service advises that the boat crossing at The Narrows on the Port Davey Track in the Southwest National Park is temporarily out of service due to one of the boats being damaged. A replacement boat will be in place by the New Year, weather permitting.
Petal Point Road re-opens
Updated 18 December 2009
The Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that the Petal Point Road in the Cape Portland Conservation Area in far north-eastern Tasmania, has re-opened today after emergency repairs were completed.
The road was closed in mid-November as a result of heavy rains in previous months. A program of works for long term repairs is being assessed and these works will be carried out after the holiday period.
Maria Island Re-opens to Visitors
Updated 8 December 2009
The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is pleased to advise that Maria Island National Park is once again open to visitors. The island was closed as a result of flood damage. Subsequent efforts by PWS staff focussed on restoring critical infrastructure to enable it to be re-opened.
Although the island has re-opened, ongoing works are required to repair flood damage in some areas and there are some alterations to previous visitor arrangements on the island. The main access to Darlington will be via the former campground bridge as a result of the closure of the Bernacchi Creek bridge.
In addition, the campground has been temporarily relocated to the current day use area near the barbecue picnic shelter. No open fires will be permitted in the temporary campground however, as usual, fires are permitted in the shelter fireplace.
Visitors are advised that access to the Penitentiary and campground will be more difficult due to the changed access and as a result are advised to carefully consider the amount of luggage they bring to the Island.
All walking tracks, with the exception of the Reservoir Track circuit, are open for use.
The road to the south of the island has been damaged by the downpour and while open for use by pedestrian and bicycle traffic, is in a rougher state than previously. Near the Painted Cliffs, some creek crossings by foot will be required.
For further details contact 03 6257 1420.
Maria Island National Park closed temporarily
Updated 1 December 2009
The Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that Maria Island National Park is closed until Monday 7 December to enable assessment of significant flood damage to infrastructure.
Southern Region manager Ashley Rushton said that 150 mm of weekend rainfall damaged the island’s campground, roads, bridges and water supply.
Petal Point road and campground closed temporarily
Updated 13 November 2009
Petal Point Road in the Cape Portland Conservation Area - Water runoff has flooded the Petal Point Road, making entry into the Petal Point campground area impassable. The road will remain closed until such time as repairs can be undertaken.
Alternative campsites include:
- Little Musselroe Bay (suitable for small vehicles only)
- Mt William National Park
- Musselroe Bay (Poole)
For further details contact 6336 5286.
Link track between Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls closed (Mt Field)
Updated 19 October 2009
The link track between Russell Falls and Horsehoe Falls will be closed until late December to allow for major track upgrading. Horseshoe Falls will still be accessible from the Tall Trees carpark. The top of Russell Falls will not be accessible during the closure. Visitors are asked to observe warning signs in place.
For further details contact the Mt Field Office on 62881149.
Closure of track from Shadow Lake to Mt Rufus summit
Updated 26 September 2009
The section of the Mt Rufus Track from Shadow Lake to the summit of Mt Rufus has been closed until further notice following an inspection that has deemed part of the track unsafe.
For further details contact the Lake St Clair Office on 62891172.
Bagot Point Campground closed due to flood damage
Updated 16 March 2009
All campsites at Bagot Point (end of Dolphin Sands Road, near Freycinet Peninsula) are closed until further notice due to road damage caused by a recent extreme high tide event.
For further information, contact the Freycinet office Phone 03 6256 7000.
Closure of the Thunderrush Portage, Franklin River
Updated 13 March 2009
The Thunderrush high portage on the Franklin River is closed due to a land slip on the route which has damaged the walkways.
For further information, contact the Queenstown office Phone 03 64 712511 (leave message) or Fax: 03 64 711963 or Mobile 0407 318 007
Apsley Waterhole Campsite Reopened
Updated 13 March 2009
The Parks and Wildlife Service wishes to advise that the Apsley Waterhole Campsite has reopened following the clean up of damage caused by falling limbs.
Closure of the Creepy Crawly Trail
Updated 2 February 2009
The Creepy Crawly Trail in the Southwest National Park has been closed until further notice following an engineering inspection which deemed parts of the track unsafe.
For further information, contact the Mt Field Office Ph. (03) 6288 1149 or Fax (03) 6288 1170