Hartz Mountains National Park

Hartz Mountains National Park is a small alpine national park in the Huon Valley of southern Tasmania, about 55 kilometres southwest of Hobart and accessed via Geeveston. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, it protects rugged dolerite peaks, glacial lakes, alpine moorlands and subalpine forests. Notable for panoramic views over the Southwest wilderness to Federation Peak and Precipitous Bluff, it offers short boardwalks and longer summit walks in a compact, accessible alpine setting.

Visitors can expect a compact alpine landscape with dolerite peaks, glacial lakes, button grass moorlands and subalpine forest. A sealed then unsealed road leads to a day-use area with car park and toilets. From there, well-marked walking tracks lead to lookouts and lakes including Waratah Lookout, Lake Osborne, Lake Esperance and Hartz Peak summit. Views extend across the Huon Valley and Southwest wilderness on clear days. No accommodation or shops are inside the park.