About Ben Lomond National Park
Ben Lomond National Park is an alpine national park in north-eastern Tasmania, about 50 kilometres east of Launceston. Centred on the Ben Lomond plateau, it encompasses Tasmania's second-highest peak, Legges Tor (1,572 m), dramatic dolerite cliffs and moorland. Established in 1947, it is Tasmania's premier alpine skiing area and a significant summer hiking destination, known for its endemic alpine flora, expansive views and distinctive plateau landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a high alpine plateau accessed via the steep, winding Jacobs Ladder road, with expansive views over north-eastern Tasmania. The park features dolerite peaks and cliffs, alpine moorland and boulder fields, a seasonal ski village with lifts and accommodation, and marked walking tracks to lookouts and summits including Legges Tor. Facilities are basic and alpine-focused, with car parks, toilets and seasonal ski services. Weather is highly changeable and conditions can be cold and windy year-round.
Key highlights
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Legges Tor (1,572 m) - Tasmania's second-highest peak on the Ben Lomond plateau
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Jacobs Ladder - steep zig-zag access road with dramatic views
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Ben Lomond Alpine Village and ski field - Tasmania's main downhill skiing and snowboarding area
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Extensive dolerite cliffs, scree slopes and alpine moorland landscape