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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. For further information on track, reserve or campsite closures, please contact local Rangers. See our Office Contacts for contact details.
Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area Track Closures
The Parks and Wildlife Service in conjunction with the Launceston City Council wish to advise that fire management burns will be undertaken on the 12th & 13th of May 2008 at the Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area
During this time the following walking tracks will be closed
- Reedy Gully Track off Duck Reach Rd
- All walking tracks north of the Reedy Gully Track through to Reatta Rd and HavenBrook Drive.
During burning, there may be a smoke and fire vehicles on tracks. Visitors are advised to exercise caution.
The Parks and Wildlife Service apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please direct any enquiries to the Tamar Field Centre on 63 365391.
Western Explorer Road Closed
The Western Explorer Road on the West Coast is likely to remain closed for up to two months in the aftermath of the recent large bushfire in the area.
Forestry Tasmania is preparing for the removal of around 2,000 tonnes of burnt-out trees that are considered hazardous.
It is estimated that tree clearing operations will begin soon.
Indications are that the road will remain closed for around three weeks while clearing is underway.
Once clearing is completed, the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER) will then have to assess the state of the road surface and repair it where necessary.
The road will therefore remain closed to all traffic until further notice.
Adamsfield Conservation Area reopens
Updated - 5 March 2008
Following successful cleanup operations after a fire in the Packers Spur area in December, the Adamsfield Conservation Area and all walking and vehicle tracks within have reopened to the public
Road access to Ben Lomond
Updated 26 February 2008
Road access to the village of Ben Lomond in Ben Lomond National Park will be restricted from 25 February to 24 April 2008 because of roadworks at Jacobs Ladder.
The Parks and Wildlife Service advises that visitors to Ben Lomond may experience delays on weekdays between 7am and 5pm.
Access is unaffected outside those times, on weekends and during the Easter holiday from 21-24 March 2008, inclusive.
The roadworks are being undertaken to ensure the road continues to provide safe access to the village.
Dove Canyon Walking Track at Cradle Mountain
Updated 26 February 2008
The Dove Canyon Track will be closed from Knyvet Falls to the Cradle Valley Boardwalk from 25 February 2008 for approximately four weeks.
Access will still be available to Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls.
This closure is to undertake repairs to the Dove Canyon Bridge which will be removed for this period.
Windy Ridge Hut (Overland Track)
Updated 14 February 2008
A new bushwalkers hut will be constructed at Windy Ridge beginning February 25. Between now and then all hut accommodation and tent pads will be available.
Between February 25 and approximately March 24, there will be approximately 10 spaces available in the hut, and all tent pads will be available.
Between March 24 (approximate date) and the end of May, there will be no hut space available. However all tent pads will be available.
It is anticipated that the new hut will be open from late May/early June, weather permitting.
For all enquiries and the most up to date information, please check at Cradle Mountain when departing or call (03) 6233 6047 or (03) 6289 1172.
Conningham Reserve now open
Updated - 23 January 2008
Fire crew have completed 83 dangerous tree removals and cleared fallen logs on the fire breaks and access tracks of Conningham Reserve.
The reserve is now open to the public.
West Portal Southwest - Tracks now open
Updated - 24 January 2008
The following tracks are now open in the West Portal area on the Western Arthur Range.
• Track east of Lake Haven and Kappa Moraine leading to the Crags of Andromeda, West Portal and the Lucifer Ridge area.
• Tracks from Strike Creek and Pass Creek leading to Lucifer Ridge and Lake Rosanne.
The standard Western Arthur Range traverse using Moraine A and Moraine K and access to Federation Peak from either Moss Ridge or the Huon Track remain open.
Mersey River swing bridge to Lees Paddocks track is now open
Updated - 14 January 2008
Repairs to the Pine Hut Plain swing bridge that crosses the Mersey River on the Lees Paddocks walking track have now been completed. This bridge was brought down as a result of the flooding of the Mersey River late last year. The restringing, repairs and engineering certification of the bridge has been completed and the bridge is now open again to bushwalkers.
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