Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service

11/06/2026

❄️ Planning a trip to Ben Lomond? Be prepared before you go.

If you’re driving beyond the Lower Car Park (before Carr Villa Road junction), you must carry correct fitting snow chains at all times and be ready to fit them as conditions require or if directed by signage or our staff.

Before you go:
• Check weather: www.bom.gov.au
• Check road conditions: 0429 646 557
• Buy your parks pass: https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au
• Hire chains: https://shop.benlomondalpineresort.com.au
• No chains? Park at the lower carpark and catch the shuttle: https://benlomondalpineresort.com.au/transport/
• Check your car is winter-ready (use antifreeze)
• Use headlights in poor visibility
• Reverse park in case you need a jump start

Whether you’re visiting for the day or staying overnight, follow our tips to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Find out more about Ben Lomond National Park: https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/ben-lomond-national-park

09/06/2026

Closed Area 🚫
Liffey Falls Day Use Area
4pm, Sunday 14 June 2026

Liffey Falls Day Use Area will be closed due to road maintenance being undertaken on Riversdale Road.

Visitor access will be closed until Tuesday 16 June 2026.

Please comply with directions from staff and signage in the area.

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

05/06/2026

Upgraded toilet facilities at Dora Point Campground in the Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area are now open, just in time for the long weekend.

The refreshed amenities offer improved accessibility and functionality for campers and day visitors, while thoughtfully preserving the original stonework from the late 1970s, ensuring the site keeps its unique character while meeting today’s needs.

Located at one of the region’s most popular outdoor destinations, the upgrade helps make every visit more comfortable and enjoyable for all.

Read more about the project on the PWS website: https://parks.tas.gov.au/be-involved/news-and-events/dora-point-campground-toilet-upgrade-complete

05/06/2026

Exploring Tasmania’s parks in winter can be a wondrous experience but it comes with extra risks ❄️

Severe weather can arrive quickly, and cold conditions can lead to hypothermia if you’re not prepared.

Before you head out:
✅ Pack the right clothing and gear for all conditions
✅ Let someone know your plans and when you’re expected to be back - and don’t forget to tell them when you return
✅ Fill in the logbook so your trip is recorded
✅ Be prepared to turn back if the weather deteriorates

A safe walk starts with good planning and flexible decision making.

Watch our Walk Safely video to help you prepare for your next winter walk.

Tasmania is renowned for its magnificent bushwalking opportunities,...

04/06/2026

UPDATE: 5 June 2026 - Cave tours are now operating however the Thermal Springs Reserve will be closed until further notice for flood repairs.

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Closed Area 🚫
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs - Hastings Caves State Reserve
Thursday 4 June 2026

Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs is closed due to extensive flooding.

Cave tours are not operating today.

The Thermal Springs Reserve will also be closed until further notice. ​

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

03/06/2026

Closed Area 🚫
Neck Lookout - Bruny Island Neck Game Reserve
Thursday 11 June 2026

The Neck Lookout, including carpark, toilets and boardwalk, will be closed to all visitors while PWS staff and contractors undertake essential maintenance works.

Alternative access to Neck Beach is possible via the Neck Campground, and public toilets are available at the Adventure Bay Community Hall and Alonnah foreshore.

Please comply with directions from staff and signage in the area.

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

28/05/2026

As the last of the autumn leaves settle across our parks and reserves, Tasmania is still showing glimpses of golden sunlight before the winter season arrives.

This image was captured at Twisted Lakes by our Cradle Mountain Ranger in Charge Brendan Moodie.

We’d love to see some highlights from your own Tassie autumn adventures.
Share them with us in the comments or tag

28/05/2026

Autumn is a busy time in Tasmania’s forests.
May and June brings out fungi of all shapes, sizes and colours.

These heroes of the forest play a vital role in our environment. Look closely and you will find them in leaf litter, along tree trunks and hiding among fallen logs in shady, damp corners.

Fungi aren’t just beautiful, they’re essential. They break down dead plant material, recycle nutrients back into the soil, support healthy forests, and even help protect plants from disease.

Some species also form underground networks that help trees share water and nutrients.

Here in Tasmania, you might come across unique species like the bright blue Pixie’s Parasol or colourful waxcaps that thrive in our cool, wet conditions.

Fungi are fragile, easily damaged and some are poisonous. Remember to capture these beauties only on camera and don’t disturb them - they’re working hard for all of us.

How many can you name below?

Drop your answers and share your own finds in the comments.

Don’t forget to tag us with 🍄

📷: Zoe Reinmuth-Lewis

26/05/2026

You still have one more chance to get involved with Where? Where? We**ie! for 2026.

Organised and run by NatureTrackers, this annual citizen science survey helps monitor wedge tailed eagles across Tasmania.

By spending a day outdoors recording eagle sightings, you’re helping collect valuable information to support their conservation.

The final survey runs from Friday 29-31 May 2026.

You can choose to book and survey any available square on any day during the survey period.

You just need binoculars or a camera, and some fellow nature lovers to share the day with.

Find out how to get involved and register at:
www.naturetrackers.au/projects/where-where-wedgie/