National Park Passes, maps, and introductions to national parks and other reserves from Hobart to Far South Tasmania and Bruny Island.

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Over 40 percent of Tasmania is protected in national parks and other types of nature reserves. Although you can purchase a one day pass each time you visit a national park, if you will be visiting parks on more than 2 days, it is more economic and convenient to purchase a "Holiday Vehicle" that gets you into all Tasmanian Parks for 2 months.

A two hour walk, a bracing wind, never ending waves, a deserted beach. South Cape Bay, the southernmost beach in Australia. It is situated in Southwest National Park and is accessed via Cockle Creek.

Selected National Parks And Other Reserves In The Huon Valley and Far South

See below for brief introductions and links for more information:

• ​Hartz Mountains National Park
• Pelverata Falls
• Russell Ridge Conservation Area
• Mount Misery Habitat Reserve

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Mount Misery Habitat Reserve and Walk

The Mount Misery Habitat Reserve is an informal collection of conservation protected private properties and the intervening sections of the Russel Ridge Conservation Area. It totals around 14 square kilometres and is home for about 25 residences and several small businesses including Huon Bush Retreats.

The Mount Misery Walk is open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

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Hartz Mountains National Park

At Geeveston, turn westward to reach Hartz Mountains National Park. The main visitor area of this alpine park is a plateau dotted with small lakes. There are a range of walks from 3 minutes to 3 hours return, waterfalls, lakes, and the mountain summit with spectacular views to the World Heritage Southwest Wilderness Area.

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Places to stay Huon Valley

Castle Forbes Bay

Huonville

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 Russell Ridge Conservation Area 

Almost 100,000 hectares in additional reserves officially come into being on 17 December 2013, including Russell Ridge Conservation Area. Shown in pink on this map, it provides continuous protected habitat from Hobart, via Huon Bush Retreats, to the Southwest National Park. An easy access walk in this conservation area is to Billy Browns Falls.

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Buy Your Tasmania National Park Entry Pass Here

Purchase your Parks Pass online here. For most visitors, the $60 "Holiday Vehicle" pass is the most suitable. To purchase a parks pass, use the form below.

National Parks
​ and other reserves
​around Hobart City

Parks and reserves around Hobart

Wellington Park:
Botanical Gardens:
Female Factory:
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

 Snug Falls: Pelverata Falls: Snug Tiers:

Wildlife Sanctuary

See Tasmanian Devils and other wildlife. This sanctuary is not a zoo. It is a wildlife rehabilitation centre where injured and orphaned animals are care for.

Places to stay near Hobart City

Places to stay around Hobart

Hobart

Faithful restoration or modern conversion, Hobart city edge

Self contained cottages just 10 minutes walk from Hobart city centre and waterfront. Off street parking, beautiful gardens contemporary or antique furnishings.

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Hobart

Central Hobart Apartment Hotel

A range of one or two bedroom apartments, hotel rooms and executive spa apartments with off street parking, restaurant, three minutes walk from CBD.

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Parks and reserves Bruny Island

Fluted cape:
Cape Queen Elizabeth:
Penguin Viewing:
Labilardiere Peninsula:
Cape Bruny Light House:

Fluted cape: Cape Queen Elizabeth: Penguin Viewing: Labilardiere Peninsula:  Cape Bruny Light House:

Places to stay Bruny Island

Selected National Parks And Reserves Close To Hobart

Selected National Parks And Reserves in Far South Tasmania

See below for more information about:

• Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
• Hartz Mountains National Park
• Southport Wildlife Sanctuary
• Southwest National Park
  

• Port Davey

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Hastings Caves State Reserve

Far South

Port Davey and Melaleuca in Southwest National Park

Tour magical chambers of flowstones and shawls, relax in a thermal pool and enjoy lunch at the cafe or barbeque area and a short nature walk.

Wilderness

Adventure and general flights

Day trips including a flight and boat cruise in the southwest wilderness area. Transfers or scenic flights to Maria, Island and other destinations. Bushwalker transport to South Coast Track.

Ida Bay State Reserve and Southport Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary

Ida Bay

Ida Bay Historic Railway

From Lune River station, travel through bushland abundant with bird life and wild flowers. Cross buttongrass plains from Lune River to a tranquil beach.

Click to see Google Street View arriving at Southwest National Park

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Places to stay Far South

Far South

Southernmost in Australia

Spacious, two bedroom eco Retreat adjacent to the Ida Bay Railway. Expansive mountain views across a wide open buttongrass moorland.

Castle Forbes Bay

Selected Other Tasmanian National Parks and Information

Parks and Reserves in other parts of Tasmania

Before or after your Huon Valley Escape, explore North West Tasmania's Tarkine Wilderness. Walks form 2 hours to 6 days.

Outdoor Activities News and General Information

Speak with a local expert

Huon Valley Escapes provides the following services

Speak directly with a person who knows the Huon Trail.

Let us suggest an entire itinerary from two days to two weeks.

Phone us from 8am to 8pm, 7days a week or email us your request anytime:

See below:
​Snug Falls:
Pelverata Falls:
Snug Tiers:
Mount Misery Habitat Reserve

Maps of Southern Tasmania showing National Parks, other reserves and accommodation nearby.

Most of Tasmania is accessible by bitumen roads but many national parks and natural attractions are at the end of a short section of gravel road. Be sure to get a hire car that is allowed on gravel roads. We can book you a suitable vehicle

Choose a hire car that is allowed on gravel roads to access National Parks and other reserves

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