Hartz Mountains National Park

Hartz Mountains National Park is a protected nature reserve in southwestern Tasmania featuring dolerite peaks, high ridges, and valleys carved by ancient glaciers. The park contains glacial lakes, flowing streams, waterfalls, and slopes covered with rainforest and alpine vegetation.

The area became protected in 1939 and later formed part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area in 1989. This recognition reflected growing efforts to safeguard the region's natural systems.

The mountain landscape shaped how the local Aboriginal people understood their world, with specific places holding deep meaning in their traditions. Walking through these peaks today offers glimpses of that connection to the land.

The park is best explored on foot using marked trails of varying difficulty through mountain and forest terrain. Visitors should prepare for changeable weather and bring appropriate outdoor gear for different conditions.

A tiny frog species found only in the mountain streams and wet areas here was discovered in the late 20th century. This rare amphibian makes the park an important habitat for a creature found nowhere else.

Location: Southwest

Location: Huon Valley

Inception: May 24, 1939

Operator: Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service

Address: Raminea TAS 7001, Australia

Phone: +61362648460

Website: http://parks.tas.gov.au/?base=3396

GPS coordinates: -43.20873,146.77158

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42