Southwest National Park
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The Southwest National Park hosts some
fabulous rainforest and landscape scenery. It really is
a truly wonderful place to visit and explore, and is a World
Heritage Area. There are some fabulous walks around the
area, with a spectacular walk being the South Coast Track.
This however takes about 10 days to complete and so is only
for experienced walkers.
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In the park you will see rare and endangered
plants, beautiful meadows and spectacular wildflowers. Along
with plenty of other plantlife the park is also home to
the famous Tasmanian Huon pine. You will also see the rugged
rapids, numerous rivers and pretty waterfalls. To the north
of the park you will also find the beautiful Lake Pedder
and Lake Gordon, near the pretty town of Strathgordon. The
town offers various water activities as well as various
places to visit nearby.
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The park also offers a wide range of outdoor
activities including caving, canoeing, mountaineering and water
rafting. These activities are offered by the Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) Ph: (03) 6233 6191.
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