In a region that has been subjected to severe glaciation, these parks and reserves, with their steep gorges, covering an area of over 1 million ha, constitute one of the last expanses of temperate rainforest in the world. Remains found in limestone caves attest to the human occupation of the area for more than 20,000 years.
The following National Parks and reserves make up the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area:
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
Hartz Mountains National Park
Mole Creek Karst National Park
Southwest National Park
Walls of Jerusalem National Park
Central Plateau Conservation and Protected Areas
Devils Gullet State Reserve
South East Mutton Bird Islet
Activities:
Fishing is the second most popular activity, after bushwalking, in the Tasmanian Wilderness region. The Central Plateau area, known as the land of a thousand lakes, is particularly famous for trout fishing. Lake Pedder in the Southwest National Park, Lake St Clair, Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River are also popular trout fishing areas.
Bikes are not allowed on Tasmanian Wilderness walking tracks. You can go biking only on roads open to motorised vehicles. Bicycle touring on the Lyell and Lake highways is popular.
You can go horseriding in the Central Plateau Conservation Area and two small areas in Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. You have to be an experienced rider, particularly on rough ground, and some areas require permits and have restrictions on numbers.
Where to stay?
http://www.wildernesstasmania.com/accommodation
Official Website:
http://www.wildernesstasmania.com/
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