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Location:
Frankford Highway, RubiconTelephone:
03 6428 6277Description:
Narawntapu National Park (formerly known as Asbestos Range National Park) is located on the eastern side of the Rubicon Estuary and is one of Tasmania's most "people friendly" and easily accessible National Parks. It includes a historic farm, beaches, inlets, island, headlands, dunes and lagoons, all with an amazing variety of plants and wildlife.Narawntapu is the aboriginal name for the Badger Head and West Head area within the park.
It was settled in 1833 by George Hall where he drained some of the marshy land around what is now "Springlawn". After more than 140 years as a farm "Springlawn" was purchased by the State Government 1974 and now forms the nucleus of the park.
Narawntapu offers a wide diversity of habitats for both plants and animals. Dusk is the best time to observe the many native marsupials that live in the park. Commonly seen are large forester kangaroos, Bennetts wallabies, pademelons and wombats. On the "Springlawn" area you can see a variety of birds, robins, wrens and fantails. Around the lagoon there is over seven different species of ducks. The lagoon also has a bird hide which offers an ideal spot for birdwatching and photography.
Narawntapu was declared a national park in 1976 because of its unique coastal heathlands, its importance as a habitat for native animals and its recreational value.
Camping is allowed at Springlawn, the horse yards, Bakers Point and Griffiths Point. Most campsites have tables,fireplaces and pit toilets.
For further information please contact Department Parks and Wildlife Service or visit their web site.
