National Parks in Tasmania
Tasmania has 17 national parks that cover a good chunk of the island.
Besides offering beautiful views, they usually feature campsites and picnic areas so chances are you’ll want to make them part of your bicycle tour.
An entry fee applies to the national parks and, unlike in Western Australia, bicycle travellers must pay. There’s no incentive for people to leave the car at home in Tasmania.
One-off entry fees can be high so the best deal for anyone planning to visit more than a couple parks is the 2-month pass (A$28/person in 2008). It allows unlimited access to all parks.
Camping fees apply on top of entrance charges. A typical unserviced site would cost A$13 for up to 2 people and A$5 for each extra adult. Sites with power are sometimes available for a couple extra dollars.
All these charges can be a bit annoying but if you’re planning to spend about a month in Tasmania, it only works out to about A$1/day. The camping is usually cheaper than most caravan parks, although you equally might not find things like hot showers in national parks.
More information about the parks can be found on the Parks & Wildlife Service website.
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