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.
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.
Narcissus jetty reopened
Updated 1 October 2009
Following the reduction of water levels at Lake St Clair after recent flooding, ferry operators from today will now be going to their summer timetable and will be collecting and dropping off walkers at Narcissus three times a day.
There is a radio at Narcissus hut to confirm/book your ferry service, or phone the ferry operator on 62 891137.
The ferry will collect/disembark passengers up to three times a day depending on bookings.
The ferry operators will also return to their usual plan for Echo Point, in that they will only drop off walkers there, and not pick up walkers at Echo Point.
For further details contact the Lake St Clair Office on 62891172.
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.
Narcissus jetty closure (southern end of Overland Track)
Updated 16 September 2009
Narcissus jetty, at the southern end of the Overland Track, is currently flooded due to high lake levels on Lake St Clair.
Walkers are advised that the ferry will now only collect and disembark passengers at Echo Point. There will be no collection/disembarkation of walkers at Narcissus until lake levels drop.
There is no ferry radio at Echo Point. However there is a radio at Narcissus hut to confirm/book your ferry service, or phone the ferry operator on 62 891137.
The ferry will collect/disembark passengers up to three times a day depending on bookings.
Walking time from Narcissus to Echo Point - approx. 2 hrs.
For the ferry to collect you, the ferry requires a minimum of 6 passengers or $120 (whatever comes first).
The Parks and Wildlife Service apologises for any inconvenience.
For enquiries, contact Lake St Clair Field Centre on 62 891172.
Crotty Road south of Queenstown reopened
Updated 16 September 2009
The Crotty Road south of Queenstown has now been reopened in the Purgatory Gap area following the clearing of fallen trees and the repair of the road.
Tamar Island Wetland Centre and Boardwalk
Updated 7/0909
The boardwalk beyond the Tamar Island Wetlands Centre has reopened following recent flooding.
Twilight Tarn Hut Reopened
Updated 21 June 2009
The Parks and Wildlife Service wishes to advise walkers that Twilight Tarn Hut in the Mt Field National Park has been reopened for public use.
Sandy Cape Track re-opened
Updated 4 June 2009
The Sandy Cape track has re-opened following completion of repairs to the bridge at No Man's Creek.
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
Frenchmans - Irenabyss walking route reopened
Updated 2 February 2009
The walking track from Frenchmans Cap to the Irenabyss and out via Mary Creek plain is now open after having been closed due to fire in the Mt Fincham area last week.
For further information contact the Queenstown Office on 03 6471 1963
Bird River Walking Track now open
Updated 11 November 2008
The Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that the Bird River Track has been reopened to the public. The Bird River walking track to Kelly Basin (southwest of Strahan) was closed for track repairs following a landslip.