The Tasmanian Wilderness is a World Heritage Area in Tasmania, Australia. It 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.

Remains found in limestone caves attest to the human occupation of the area for more than 20,000 years.

Geographic area

The following National Parks and reserves make up the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area:

• Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
• Southwest National Park
• Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
• Hartz Mountains National Park
• Mole Creek Karst National Park
• Walls of Jerusalem National Park
• Central Plateau Conservation Area
• Devils Gullet State Reserve

See also

• Protected areas of Tasmania (Australia)

External links

• Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service site
• UNESCO site
• Department of the Environment and Heritage site