South West National Park captures the essence of wilderness, and amongst its rivers, mountains, button grass plains and rainforests is the only breeding site of the endangered orange-bellied parrot.
Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the park offers remote spectacular landscapes and encounters with wildlife, and is far removed from the distractions of modern life. Even so, most of this wilderness is accessible by car and on foot, with some of Australia’s finest bushwalks - from the more demanding South Coast Track and Port Davey Tracks, to less energetic walks, such as the Creepy Crawly Trail. The drive into the park from the north, via the Gordon River Road, is one of Tasmania’s most magnificent drives, amongst myrtle, sassafras and celery top pine.
The shallow waters of the Bathurst Channel, in the Port Davey region, are home to an enticing number of sea dwellers, including sea pens, animals usually found in deeper water. From here the seven day walk to Melaleuca, also accessible by air, rewards with an opportunity to see the colourful orange-bellied parrots.
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