Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania

New lighting for Gunns Plains Cave

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A new electrical and lighting system will ensure that Gunns Plains Cave welcomes visitors to an improved experience.

Temporary Closure of Sandy Cape Track

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that the Sandy Cape Track on Tasmania's West Coast will be closed temporarily to all traffic from 8 August, 2008.

World Heritage Committee Report

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A high-level international report on the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area has recognised the State's sound stewardship of one of the world's unique wilderness areas.

Tourism opportunity at Low Head

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The State Government is seeking expressions of interest for commercial operations at the historic Low Head maritime site.

Volunteers assist builders to spruce up Maria Island's convict buildings

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Weeds have been pulled, bricks have been pointed and buildings whitewashed as part of a major maintenance project for Maria Island National Park's historic convict buildings.

Maria Island wildlife management program completed

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The cull of kangaroos and wallabies on Maria Island has been successfully completed by officers from the Parks and Wildlife Service and Department of Primary Industries and Water.

Overland Track management delivers

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Michelle O'Byrne, today released a report showing that improved management of the Overland Track was ensuring the popular walk remained sustainable into the future.

Bad Signs for coastal vegetation vandals

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Michelle O'Byrne, today said large deterrent signs and screens could soon be erected in areas where coastal vegetation had been illegally removed or damaged in reserves.