Narawntapu (Asbestos Range) National Park

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Narawntapu (Asbestos Range) National Park Description

The Narawntapu (formerly Asbestos Range) National Park lies on the coast to the west of the natural harbor of Port Dalrymple, between Port Sorell and Greens Beach. Inland from the coast is an unspoiled tract of country which offers good walking. The park has a very varied pattern of coastal, dune and heath vegetation and a rich wildlife (including wombats, opossums, wallabies and Forester kangaroos, which became extinct in the wild in the 19th C but were successfully bred in captivity and reintroduced). Bakers Beach is popular with water sports enthusiasts, though there is a dangerous current at its western end. Inland from the beach is a freshwater lagoon on which many water birds can be observed.

Hobbies & Activities category: Beach; Swimming & water activities; Hiking opportunity; Natural area; National park; Scenic site or route; Wildlife area, bird sanctuary

Address

Narawntapu National Park
Park Office
TAS
Australia

http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/narawntapu/

Cost

Vehicle plus all occupants	$20.00
Adult	$10.00

All values are in local currency (Dollar).

Tips

Best time to visit: spring to autumn.
Access from Beaconsfield. There are reasonably negotiable roads and tracks to the eastern and western part of the National Park.
Warning: there is a dangerous current at the western end of Bakers Beach.
Admission cost is per vehicle per day up to a maximum of eight in one vehicle.
Adult fee is for individuals walking in or on bikes or motorcycles