- Address: Raminea TAS 7001, Australia
- Nearest town: Jivston
- Phone: +61 3 6264 8460
- Foundation date: 1939
- Area: 71.4 km²
- Height above sea level: 600 m on average
- Maximum height: 1255 m
National parks occupy 21% of the territory of the Australian state of Tasmania. One of them is the "Harz Mountains" park. Let's find out what is hidden under this name.
What is interesting about the "Hartz Mountains" park?
Its name is Tasmanian mountains Hartz received in honor of the mountain range in Germany. This object of wildlife in 1989 was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The relief of this area is represented by rugged ridges, mountain peaks and valleys. It was formed under the influence of several times advancing and receding glaciers. The highest point is Harz Peak, towering over the rest of the park at 1255 m. Climbing and subsequent descent takes about 5 hours from tourist groups.
The flora of the National Park "Hartz-Mountains" is unique. Here, in a relatively small area, there are several types of forests - from wet eucalyptus to alpine and subalpine. Tourists are surprised to see the magnificent magnolias and American laurels, myrtle thickets and heathland.
As for the fauna of the park, opossums and echidna, platypus and wallabies are abundant here, and, of course, roaring kangaroos are favorites of the public. Many in the park and birds - forest crows, oriental medososy, green rosella delight the eye with their bright colors. Earlier in the park lived Australian aborigines of the Mellukerdi tribe. Today, the "Mountains of Khartz" is one of the best national parks in Tasmania, where both locals and tourists from other continents come with pleasure. Several hiking trails have been laid through the park. The most popular route is to Lake Osborne. This area is very picturesque: the path passes under the arch of trees, and at the end of the route you will see a beautiful lake. This walk takes about 2 hours.
In the Hartz Mountains National Park there are other caring lakes (Harz, Ladis, Esperanza), as well as several small waterfalls.
How to get to the Hartz Mountains National Park?
The park is located in South Tasmania, 84 km from Hobart . Before the capital of Tasmania, tourists travel from Sydney or Melbourne to one of the local airlines, and then - by bus or a rented car to the gate of the park.
To enter the Hartz Mountains National Park, you need an entrance ticket - the so-called Park Pass, which is valid for 24 hours. In addition, you must register with the ranger - the so-called employee of the park, which directs visitors to this or that route and is responsible for their safety.
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