Between the rich farming country on the coast and the heights of the Central Plateau Conservation Area lie areas of State forest nestled under the Great Western Tiers.
If fast flowing rivers and waterfalls, or peaceful meandering streams and temperate rainforest or wet eucalypt forests is what you seek, then these forests are for you.
Devonport and Deloraine are ideal starting points to explore the forests. Contact the Tasmanian Visitor Information Network (TVIN’s) to locate a guide or local knowledge to get the best from your forest experience. From watching a platypus at play in a river to riding a horse trail, you will get more from your trip by seeking out a tourist operator. Driving through the rich farmlands towards the Tiers you may see blue gum ‘tree farms’.
Directly under the Tiers much of the native forest harvesting is hard to see. After timber harvesting operations, the area is resown back to native forest using local seed. After a few years of growth the forest regains its natural appearance as native species of flora and fauna return.
Drive with care through the forests as many of the roads are unsealed and can become slippery in the wet and dusty when dry. Many of the sites mentioned here have gas barbecues, however if you are visiting more remote areas then taking a gas barbeque with your picnic is a good idea.
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