Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service

09/11/2026

Track Closure 🚫
Mount Wedge Track - Southwest National Park
9 November - 18 December 2026

The Mount Wedge Track is closed to the public from Monday 9 November 2026 until Friday 18 December 2026 while upgrades of the radio infrastructure are completed.

Know before you go and keep up to date with current alerts: www.parks.tas.gov.au/alerts

05/11/2026

Shorebird breeding season is in full swing across Tasmania 🐣

You may notice temporary fencing on some beaches protecting hooded plover nests and chicks.

These areas provide an important buffer while birds incubate eggs and raise their young.

You can help by:
•Respecting fenced nesting areas
•Picking up litter and discarded fishing line
•Leaving seaw**d and beach wrack on the beach, where it provides food and shelter for wildlife
•Disposing of waste responsibly

Small actions can make a big difference for Tasmania's shorebirds.

Learn more: https://parks.tas.gov.au/discovery-and-learning/wildlife/seabirds-and-shorebirds

04/11/2026

Congratulations to artist Mandy Quadrio, one of five recipients of the 2026 Australian World Heritage Residency program for 2026.

The residency gives artists the opportunity to create new work inspired by their connection to a World Heritage site.

During her residency, Mandy will be based in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park area, within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Mandy works across sculpture, photography and video, using her art to explore history, identity and the ongoing cultural connections of Tasmanian Aboriginal people.

Utilising photography and site recordings, Mandy’s focus will be on her project, trulenner, which explores historic journeys, Aboriginal migrations, and under-examined relationships between communities.

At the end of the residency, artists will share what they have learned through a public showcase, such as a workshop, seminar or new creative work.

To read more about this year’s recipients, head to: https://creative.gov.au/australian-world-heritage-residency

03/11/2026

Planning your next camping trip just got easier 🏕️

The new Parks Online Booking System is now live, making it simple to find, book and manage campsite reservations in Tasmania's parks and reserves, all in one place.

From today (3 November 2026), campsites at selected campgrounds can be booked online at a flat rate per site for up to six people.

Many campgrounds across Tasmania remain free to use and do not require bookings.

Read more: https://parks.tas.gov.au/be-involved/news-and-events/contemporary-campsite-bookings-come-online-with-launch-of-new-system

Ready to plan your next camping adventure? Book now at https://book.parks.tas.gov.au/

30/10/2026

ℹ️ Closed area - Visitor Centre, Narawntapu National Park
Until 20 November 2026

The Narawntapu Visitor Centre and adjacent car park is closed for works to replace the ramp, deck, and access doors.

A temporary visitor centre has been set up close by.

Visitors are asked to follow the signage to the temporary site where our staff can assist with parks passes, campground access and park information.

Know before you go and keep up to date with current alerts: www.parks.tas.gov.au/alerts

29/10/2026

🔥 FLETCHERS HILL FIRE UPDATE – RANELAGH

Crews from Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service will undertake backburning operations today (Friday, 30 October) to assist with containing the fire at Fletchers Hill near Ranelagh.

Residents in Ranelagh, Huonville, Judbury and Glen Huon may notice increased smoke in the area throughout the day, along with additional fire crews, aircraft and vehicles.

The fire, which was started by lightning last week, has burnt over 300 hectares in remote terrain.

We thank the community for their patience and understanding while crews continue this important work.

For the latest information, visit TasALERT

29/10/2026

Tasmania Fire Service have activated a statewide Fire Permit Period today 🔥

Fire permits are now required across Tasmania.

Find more information below.

A statewide Fire Permit Period started at 2am today, Thursday, 29 October, 2026.

This means fire permits are now required across the state.

If you have a property and you wish to conduct a burn (larger than 1 cubic metre in size) on your property, you will need to apply for a free fire permit, by submitting an application online at https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/total-fire-bans-fire-permits-burn-registrations/ or free-call 1800 000 699.

During a Fire Permit Period a permit is required by individuals intending to light a fire for burning vegetation or for a similar purpose. Permits are also required for fires at a sawmill or factory for burning wood waste or other flammable material.

Fires for cooking, warmth or disposal of garden waste do not require a permit provided that:
• It is one cubic metre or less in size.
• The fire is not lit in peat, humus or marram grass.
• The fire is attended by a responsible adult at all times until it is extinguished.
• All flammable material is removed for at least three metres radius from the fire.

Reminder: All fires lit in the open at any time of the year should be registered with the Tasmania Fire Service online via https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/total-fire-bans-fire-permits-burn-registrations/ or free-call 1800 000 699.

Remember:
• Some Local Government authorities prohibit backyard burning in residential areas.
• Fire may only be lit with the authority of the landowner.
• Fires must not be allowed to spread to neighbouring property.
• Neighbours should be informed of an intention to light a fire.

28/10/2026

Stanley will be celebrating 200 Years of History, Heritage and Community from Friday 30 October to Monday 2 November.

Join four days of heritage celebrations, community events, historical displays, family entertainment and commemorative activities.

As part of the celebration, Highfield Historic Site will be open free to the public from 9:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday 1 November, Heritage Day.

The events below will feature at Highfield on the day:

Chapel Display
Dr Christina Henri’s commemorative bonnets will be on display in the Chapel representing the 22 female convicts who were assigned to the VDL Co.

Guest Speakers in the Highfield Barn
10:30am - Brian Rollins, Van Diemen’s Land Company’s activities of 1826 leading up to the settlement at Circular Head.

12:00pm - Dr. Ian McFarlane, The Van Diemen’s Land Company’s important contribution to Australia’s early colonial development.

Check out the full program: https://stanleyandtarkine.com.au/stanley-bicentenary/

26/10/2026

Visitor Centre Closure 🚫
Freycinet National Park
Tuesday, 27 October 2026

The Freycinet National Park Visitor Centre will be closed from 9am to 2pm on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

Freycinet National Park will remain open and park passes are required.

Park Passes are available online ​or at the Park Pass self-service station next to the maps in front of the Visitors Centre and at the Wineglass Bay carpark (4km past the Visitors Centre)​.

Know before you go and keep up to date with current alerts and closures: www.parks.tas.gov.au/alerts

26/10/2026

A huge thank you to the newly re-formed Friends of Great Western Tiers Wildcare group for a great turnout at the recent working bee in Northern Tasmania.

Together, local volunteers and PWS Rangers tackled thousands of foxglove, gorse seedlings and thistles around the beautiful Liffey Campground and surrounding areas.

This important work is helping prevent the spread of invasive w**ds through river systems and into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA), protecting the unique natural and cultural values of this special landscape.

Interested in getting involved?

Monthly working bees will continue across the TWWHA, including around the cave areas of Mole Creek.

It's a great opportunity to learn more about w**d management, explore some incredible places, and connect with like-minded members of the community.

For more information or to join the group, email [email protected] or visit https://wildcaretas.org.au/groups/wildcare-friends-great-western-tiers