Where:

Tasmania, Australia

On the Tasman Peninsula

Last Visited:

Last visited in October 2006

Why Go:

• take walks to see the rugged coastline

Highlights:

• soaring cliffs and incredible rock formations
• dense forests
• brilliant wildflowers
• abunbent wildlife
• cascading waterfalls
• Fortescue Bay: a beautiful beach, and place to launch your boat
• Tasman Coastal Track: A multi-day walking track. A long days walk is from to Fortescue Bay from Pirates Bay along spectacular cliffs, or from Fortescue Bay to Cape Hauy. There are also many excellent shorter walks.

Eating & Drinking:

• bring along your picnic lunch if you are just doing a short day walk, or some serious dried foods and camping cooking facilities if you are doing a longer overnight walk.
• Make sure you bring lots of water, even though the weather is often wet and cold.
• Also take all rubbish out of the park with you when you leave.

Other things you should know about:

More information:

• see the photo gallery from the Tasman National Park

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