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National park in Tasmania, Australia
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Southwest National Park is a Tasmanian national park accounting for 10% of Tasmania. It takes up all of the southwest of the state and is one of the many parks that make up the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site.
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Spectacular views driving to the centre of the park.
A very remote settlement which today remains only accessible by plane. It is the starting point of many hiking trails and was the home of Deny King – a miner and naturalist in which there is a museum where one can learn about what it is like living in such remoteness. For birdwatchers, Melaleuca is one of the last remaining homes of the orange-bellied parrot, a very brightly coloured parrot which is critically endangered.
It is one of Australia's only two fjords, but that itself is quite unusual for Australia and is quite a scenic sight. There are boat tours which are done by Tasmanian Boat Charters.
A small lookout overlooking the vast and beautiful Lake Peddler. While it may not be a fjord as it is a lake, but the views of the lookout quite resemble a view of what you would find in a fjord.
This islet is one of the eight islands that comprise the Mutton Bird Islands Group and part of the Port Davey Islands Important Bird Area, which has been identified by BirdLife International because of its importance for breeding seabirds. Some of the seabird species that can be found include the short-tailed shearwater, fairy prion, black-faced cormorant or the silver gull.
A coastal bayside lookout which has a statue of a whale. If you come during the winter months between June and August, you're very likely to see mountains full of snow and ice. At other times of the year, you'll still see the beautiful mountains, just without the snow.
Provides excellent accommodation for travellers wishing to explore the area.
Located near the Scots Peak Dam side of Lake Peddler, this campground is perhaps the southernmost that one could find without having to hike too much, and still be nestled in the wilderness. The campground includes 10 sheltered campsites, toilets, fireplaces and caravans are permitted.
Has toilets and electric barbecues.
Melaleuca on the southwest coast has a small airstrip. It is otherwise only accessible by boat or hiking. Paravion offers flights and tours from Hobart Airport.
Read in the guideThere are roads through the park, but fuel is not available in the park itself.
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