Narawntapu National Park
Narawntapu National Park
4.5
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
About
Note: The Visitor Centre is open between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm during winter months, and 9:00 am and 4:00 pm during summer months. Closed Christmas day. Narawntapu National Park offers long wide beaches, coastal and bush walking tracks that are ideal for watching wildlife and spying native flora in its natural environment. Camping, bush walking, fishing, boating and horse riding activities can also be enjoyed. It is advised to approach the Park from C740 off B71. Yorktown Road or C741 is NOT a suitable road for access to the Park.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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mix579
Sudbury, MA368 contributions
Jan 2020
We had a fun time here. Took the long round trip, with a visit to the beach on the side. I admit we were kind of disappointed on the first half, as there was zero wildlife in sight. But then we took the meadow trail back and suddenly there they were, dozens of kangaroo. The large variety, not wallabies or pandemelons. Grazing, watching us, but clearly not afraid. Which made the somewhat long trip from Launceston very worth it.
Written 5 January 2020
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,749 contributions
Nov 2020
This park is so beautiful and quite close to Launceston and Devonport. We did the walk to Archer’s knob where you get lovely views. We returned by the Springlawn and saw kangaroos and a snake. We picked up some merch in the visitor centre with the wombat park logo.
Written 21 November 2020
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Rob T
Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Australia14,603 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
Living within an hours drive of Narawntapu National Park, we have only visited once before. This second visit was stunning, as my titles indicates, I had never in my life seen so many wombats in one place, and to have a beautiful beach, Bakers Beach skirting the park is a bonus. The afternoon we visited there were very few people, probably no more than 8, making it a very private viewing. In total we roughly counted 20+ wombats happily feeding, and countless wallabies, potoroos etc.
There's a camp ground there with powered sites and very good facilities that require payment for a token.
http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=3665
We took our 16 year old niece from Brisbane, and we struggled to get her to leave, she claimed it is a memory that she'll never forget. Go you'll enjoy the experience.
Also being a National Park, to visit you must have a parks pass.
There's a camp ground there with powered sites and very good facilities that require payment for a token.
http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=3665
We took our 16 year old niece from Brisbane, and we struggled to get her to leave, she claimed it is a memory that she'll never forget. Go you'll enjoy the experience.
Also being a National Park, to visit you must have a parks pass.
Written 16 December 2012
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LHS1963
Almere, The Netherlands62 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
Visit Narawntapu and you are guaranteed to see wombats (and plenty of other native wildlife)!
If, like us, you combine the Springlawn Nature walk with Bakers Beach in late afternoon, and you will be rewarded by wombats, foresters, pademelons, wallabies, birdlife and more, and lovely lagoon and coastal views.
Highly recommended!
If, like us, you combine the Springlawn Nature walk with Bakers Beach in late afternoon, and you will be rewarded by wombats, foresters, pademelons, wallabies, birdlife and more, and lovely lagoon and coastal views.
Highly recommended!
Written 29 May 2012
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bartleye3
Sydney, Australia59 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
We’d read about ‘Pu Park in tourist mags … Tasmania’s ‘Serengeti’ & indeed the Parks website produces an extensive flora & fauna list. But being from Sydney & therefore born sceptics we didn’t believe a word of it.
In April we decided to go and see anyway – after a very, very, very dry summer & with water levels down. It was perhaps not the ‘Serengeti’ but we certainly saw much more than we were able to photograph – at least 24 species of birds, forester kangaroos, wallabies, pademelons, wombats … and one snake. Imagine what it must be like in Spring?!
We wandered all day along Baker’s Beach and were the only people there. It seemed to go on forever. It was a gorgeous day and will stay in our memories forever. On the recommendation of the ranger, we climbed up to Archer’s Knob … another great walk with stunning views of the Park from the top. We camped for a night, saw the most amazing stars and had breakfast with a family of pademelons.
We’ll certainly go back
In April we decided to go and see anyway – after a very, very, very dry summer & with water levels down. It was perhaps not the ‘Serengeti’ but we certainly saw much more than we were able to photograph – at least 24 species of birds, forester kangaroos, wallabies, pademelons, wombats … and one snake. Imagine what it must be like in Spring?!
We wandered all day along Baker’s Beach and were the only people there. It seemed to go on forever. It was a gorgeous day and will stay in our memories forever. On the recommendation of the ranger, we climbed up to Archer’s Knob … another great walk with stunning views of the Park from the top. We camped for a night, saw the most amazing stars and had breakfast with a family of pademelons.
We’ll certainly go back
Written 30 June 2013
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Ian S
London, UK719 contributions
Nov 2011 • Solo
OF LIFE AND DEATH
I decided to do the Springlawn Nature Walk and thus tick my 19th box on the excellent “60 Great Short Walks” brochure. It goes to a bird hide deep in a swamp. It says it “meanders through a paper bark swamp forest along a raised boardwalk”. Turns out the total length of the boardwalk is around 50 metres of the 700 and it’s a sandy but firm trail where wildlife abounds, or should I say “bounds”, because Tasmanian pademelons were everywhere. By day’s end I’d lost count but I saw well over 30, some tarrying on the trail until you were only metres away before thumping off through indiscernible tunnels in the underbrush.
But I wanted a picture of a frog because I could hear them and, suddenly, there was one right in front of me, barely moving, legs akimbo. The other end of him was firmly entrenched in the jaws of a copperhead. Actually, it was a toad.
There was a time when I was young when I would have scarpered at a rate I can only reminisce about these days. Knowledge had taught me not to be afraid and I started shooting, remembering a time when I’d come across a large goanna with a baby wallaby in its throat and I’d stuffed those shots up. This time I had equipment and experience on my side. On a couple of occasions I had to prod the snake with my tripod to entice him to move to a better position, a use not mentioned in the tripod manual, and eventually got enough shots to satisfy my wants.
I reached the hide which is so typical of such things. Great hide, no birds. Well, not unless you count half a dozen swans and a lone grebe; so I decided to continue on the Archers Knob Track and, after half an hour, it suddenly ascended. A ten minute hike through low, wind blasted heath takes you to spectacular 360 degree views over Bakers and Badger Beaches, Springlawn and Port Sorrel.
On the return trek I tried to complete the Springlawn Loop Track but it was in vain as large pools of water now lay across the track in several places so I returned from whence I came, taking time to see some ferocious ants killing a dragonfly.
Still, in one day’s walk I had seen more wombats and pademelons than I’d seen in my entire life.
I decided to do the Springlawn Nature Walk and thus tick my 19th box on the excellent “60 Great Short Walks” brochure. It goes to a bird hide deep in a swamp. It says it “meanders through a paper bark swamp forest along a raised boardwalk”. Turns out the total length of the boardwalk is around 50 metres of the 700 and it’s a sandy but firm trail where wildlife abounds, or should I say “bounds”, because Tasmanian pademelons were everywhere. By day’s end I’d lost count but I saw well over 30, some tarrying on the trail until you were only metres away before thumping off through indiscernible tunnels in the underbrush.
But I wanted a picture of a frog because I could hear them and, suddenly, there was one right in front of me, barely moving, legs akimbo. The other end of him was firmly entrenched in the jaws of a copperhead. Actually, it was a toad.
There was a time when I was young when I would have scarpered at a rate I can only reminisce about these days. Knowledge had taught me not to be afraid and I started shooting, remembering a time when I’d come across a large goanna with a baby wallaby in its throat and I’d stuffed those shots up. This time I had equipment and experience on my side. On a couple of occasions I had to prod the snake with my tripod to entice him to move to a better position, a use not mentioned in the tripod manual, and eventually got enough shots to satisfy my wants.
I reached the hide which is so typical of such things. Great hide, no birds. Well, not unless you count half a dozen swans and a lone grebe; so I decided to continue on the Archers Knob Track and, after half an hour, it suddenly ascended. A ten minute hike through low, wind blasted heath takes you to spectacular 360 degree views over Bakers and Badger Beaches, Springlawn and Port Sorrel.
On the return trek I tried to complete the Springlawn Loop Track but it was in vain as large pools of water now lay across the track in several places so I returned from whence I came, taking time to see some ferocious ants killing a dragonfly.
Still, in one day’s walk I had seen more wombats and pademelons than I’d seen in my entire life.
Written 28 November 2011
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Shaz406
Hobart, Australia110 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
The road is sealed into the National Park as far as the Camping site and Information Centre .
The camping ground has powered sites, the showers are token operated and cost $2 for 4 minutes.
There is drinking water there but it is advised that you boil it for 3 minutes. There are no taps to fit a hose to, so you need to make sure that you have at least enough water in your tanks and drinking water.
About a 5 minute walk to the beach, many walking tracks in the area including a" Bird Hide"
Many Kangaroos, Paddy Melons, Wombats, Bird life. Quiet peaceful location a great experience.
The camping ground has powered sites, the showers are token operated and cost $2 for 4 minutes.
There is drinking water there but it is advised that you boil it for 3 minutes. There are no taps to fit a hose to, so you need to make sure that you have at least enough water in your tanks and drinking water.
About a 5 minute walk to the beach, many walking tracks in the area including a" Bird Hide"
Many Kangaroos, Paddy Melons, Wombats, Bird life. Quiet peaceful location a great experience.
Written 28 May 2014
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nohassle1956
gulf shores381 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
My wife and I visited the park in February 2014. This park is on the North coast and is easily accessed by paved roads. The park is somewhat secluded and less visited than some of the more touristy Tasmania parks. I bought my Tasmania Park Pass here at the visitors center. There is a very nice walk here that brings you around the lagoon, to a bird blind, and then up the incline to give you a nice view of the coast. There are turnoffs that allow you to walk to the beach. Because of its secluded nature there is wildlife here. At the bird blind we saw Black Necked Swans swimming very close. I was able to get amazing pictures. Around the lagoon there are many water birds and in particular some pretty Herons. The highlight was the Forester Grey Kangaroos sunning themselves around the lagoon. They are unafraid and they allow you to take some really good photographs. They stand up to check you out as you are checking them out. They stand as tall as a 6' man. This is the only place in Tasmania that I saw these animals in the wild. Great fun. I wish I would have stayed until dusk as that is when the fields are supposed to be filled with Wombats and Bennett's Wallabies. I made a mistake because in two weeks in Tasmania I never saw a Wombat in the wild. I should have stayed that evening. A great park, a great day.Go enjoy.
Written 24 February 2014
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1mat
Brancaster Staithe, UK60 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
Wonderful park. Great lagoon with birdhide, and boardwalk across swamp. Lots of wildlife. Wlaked past the lagoon onto the beach and then along beach. Total walk about 3 hours, yet passed not one person (on a weekend!) and saw about 6 people on the beach miles away. Can't beat the wildlife, wilderness and complete lack of people!
Written 1 January 2012
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Annie W
London, UK111 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
The day before it had rained in Noah's Ark proportions so getting there was a bit tricky. And then, when I did arrive, vast areas were flooded. But the big advantage was that there was hardly anyone else there so, as I walked out over the 'lawns' there was no one in a vast area. The kangaroos were gathered together on the dry patches which brought them really close to me and, as they are quite habituated, it made for some good photos. However, having made detours that amounted to miles I made a calculated decision. It was my last day in Tassie, if I got wet it didn't matter, so I just paddled and waded through the floods. Wet boots and socks but bright blue sky, emerald green grass, sparkling water - just beautiful.
The tricky bit is that the signposts don't give you much indication of how tricky a walk can be, unlike other places in Tassie. I set off for Archer's Knob and, after a while, it became a difficult trail. Now I am a senior and on my own so I need to err on the side of caution. Remember this place was deserted and the phone signal ain't great! I kept going and then decided to turn back. My decision was underlined by a very fit, 40something couple whom I passed and then they caught up with me, having turned back as well. Narawntapu, please think about your visitors and our varying abilities by giving more helpful signage because, as a first time visitor it's difficult to judge.
The park is known for having a few snakes and I was thrilled to find a Copperhead emerging over a narrow track, hunting for food. As the track was narrow and the bush very thick at this point I couldn't skirt around but the long wait was in lovely sunshine and it was a great photo opportunity.
It's a lovely park and, when I return to Tassie, I would love to spend more time there.
The tricky bit is that the signposts don't give you much indication of how tricky a walk can be, unlike other places in Tassie. I set off for Archer's Knob and, after a while, it became a difficult trail. Now I am a senior and on my own so I need to err on the side of caution. Remember this place was deserted and the phone signal ain't great! I kept going and then decided to turn back. My decision was underlined by a very fit, 40something couple whom I passed and then they caught up with me, having turned back as well. Narawntapu, please think about your visitors and our varying abilities by giving more helpful signage because, as a first time visitor it's difficult to judge.
The park is known for having a few snakes and I was thrilled to find a Copperhead emerging over a narrow track, hunting for food. As the track was narrow and the bush very thick at this point I couldn't skirt around but the long wait was in lovely sunshine and it was a great photo opportunity.
It's a lovely park and, when I return to Tassie, I would love to spend more time there.
Written 31 December 2016
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Am thinking about visiting Tassie in Feb or March. How is the weather during these months? Thanks!
Written 9 August 2015
Best time to visit tassie is around these months I hope you are here and enjoying our beautiful state :)
Written 31 March 2018
Can you tell me which is the best way in from Launceston. Are the wombats around much in the winter?
Written 11 April 2015
You can enter the park either from Devonport , Exeter or up by us Yorktown (Nr Greensbeach). Along this stretch there are wombats in abundance after dusk. Although our speed limit is 100k please take care to slow down to 50 odd k to preserve our wildlife and also your car. Kelso is another place to see Wombats ambling down the street at the moment with their wee families
Written 22 June 2015
Can you camp here in tents without paying or booking or do you have to organise it in advance?
Written 26 February 2015
There's a camp ground there with powered sites and very good facilities that require payment for a token. You need to obtain a National Park Pass first. This can also be obtained at Exeter Tourist Information Bureau.
Narawntapu National Park (formerly Asbestos Range National Park)
National park entry fees apply to Narawntapu National Park.
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Parks and Wildlife Service Narawntapu National Park
Fees
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unpowered site powered site
2 people (minimum fee) $13.00 $16.00
Each additional adult (18+) $5.00 $7.00
Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge) $2.50 $3.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children) $16.00 $22.00
Bookings for camping in the Park are only taken for large school groups. Horse riders must provide the parks staff with at least 48hrs notice prior to bringing horses into the national park. Campgrounds are located at Springlawn, Bakers Point, Koybaa, and The Horse Yards.
A self-registration system for after hour’s campers operates from the Springlawn Visitors Centre. All campgrounds have hybrid septic / chemical toilets and many campsites within each Campground have tables. Fuel stoves are advised, as fire bans can be imposed without warning.
At Springlawn there are septic toilets, a shower block (Fee for 4 minute tokens, available from Visitor Centre), powered sites and electric barbecues.
The park is easily reached from either Devonport or Launceston. Badger Head is a day-use only area, has picnic facilities (barbecue, tables, shelter) but no toilet.
Written 22 June 2015
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