Tasmanian Wilderness
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The Tasmanian Wilderness is a term that is used for a range of areas in Tasmania
, Australia
.
The World Heritage Area
s in South West
, Western and Central
are the most well known. However, there are also other areas in Tasmania that have the elements of being known as wilderness areas, the Tarkine
and the Cradle mountain wilderness. There is also an organisation that has been known as the Tasmanian Wilderness Society.
The World Heritage Area is one of the largest conservation areas in Australia, covering 13,800 km², or almost 20% of Tasmania. The area constitutes one of the last expanses of temperate wilderness
in the world, including the renowned South West Wilderness
.
Remains found in limestone caves attest to the human occupation of the area for well over 20,000 years.
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
.
The World Heritage Area
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
s in South West
South West Tasmania
South West Tasmania is a region in Tasmania that has evolved over the fifty years between its consideration as a potential resource for development to its consideration as World Heritage wilderness...
, Western and Central
Central Highlands (Tasmania)
Central Highlands is a region in Tasmania where geographical and administrative boundaries closely coincide. It is also known as The Lake Country of Tasmania -Geographical region:...
are the most well known. However, there are also other areas in Tasmania that have the elements of being known as wilderness areas, the Tarkine
Tarkine
The Tarkine is a large wilderness area in north-west Tasmania, Australia. The area has a high concentration of Aboriginal sites and has been described by the Australian Heritage Council as "one of the world's great archaeological regions"...
and the Cradle mountain wilderness. There is also an organisation that has been known as the Tasmanian Wilderness Society.
The World Heritage Area is one of the largest conservation areas in Australia, covering 13,800 km², or almost 20% of Tasmania. The area constitutes one of the last expanses of temperate wilderness
Wilderness
Wilderness or wildland is a natural environment on Earth that has not been significantly modified by human activity. It may also be defined as: "The most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet—those last truly wild places that humans do not control and have not developed with...
in the world, including the renowned South West Wilderness
South West Wilderness, Tasmania
The South West Wilderness of Tasmania, Australia is a remote and inaccessible corner of the island state containing unspoilt scenery, rugged peaks, wild rivers, unique flora and fauna, and a long and rugged coastline...
.
Remains found in limestone caves attest to the human occupation of the area for well over 20,000 years.
World Heritage area
The following National Parks and reserves make up the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area:- Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National ParkCradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National ParkCradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is located in the Central Highlands area of Tasmania , 165 km northwest of Hobart. The park contains many walking trails, and is where hikes along the well-known Overland Track usually begins...
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National ParkFranklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National ParkFranklin-Gordon Wild Rivers is a national park in Tasmania, Australia, 117 km west of Hobart. It is named after the two main river systems lying within the bounds of the park - the Franklin River and the Gordon River.- Location :...
- Hartz Mountains National ParkHartz Mountains National ParkHartz Mountains National Park is located in the south of Tasmania, Australia. It is one of 19 Tasmanian National Parks, and in 1989 it was included in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, in recognition of its natural and cultural values...
- Mole Creek Karst National ParkMole Creek Karst National ParkMole Creek Karst is a national park in Tasmania, Australia, 168 km northwest of Hobart. It is the only national park in Tasmania created specifically to protect karst landforms...
- Southwest National ParkSouthwest National ParkThe Southwest National Park is a national park located in the south-west of Tasmania, Australia. The park is Tasmania's largest and forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area....
- Walls of Jerusalem National ParkWalls of Jerusalem National ParkWalls Of Jerusalem is a national park in Tasmania, Australia, 144 km northwest of Hobart. It forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area....
- Central Plateau Conservation and Protected AreasCentral Plateau Conservation AreaThe Central Plateau conservation area is an animal & plant conservation area in Tasmania, Australia.The Central Plateau of Tasmania is the largest area of high ground in Tasmania...
- Devils Gullet State ReserveDevils Gullet State ReserveDevils Gullet is a state reserve in Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness....
- South East Mutton Bird IsletSouth East Mutton Bird IsletSouth East Mutton Bird Islet is a steep islet, with an area of 0.52 ha, in south-eastern Australia. Its highest point is 22 m asl. It is part of the Mutton Bird Island Group, lying close to the southern end of the south-western coast of Tasmania. It is also part of the Southwest National Park,...