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As the cool of winter descends on southern Tasmania, occasionally transforming the picturesque landscapes into a winter wonderland, it’s time to embrace the season’s beauty and prepare for the unique challenges snow can bring.
While southern Tasmania’s snowy regions offer breathtaking sights and thrilling adventures, it’s crucial to prioritize safety, especially when driving in icy and snowy conditions.
In this blog article, we will guide you through essential safety tips for navigating the roads of southern Tasmania during winter. Whether planning a weekend getaway to the Central Highlands or a scenic drive to Mt Field National Park, these tips will help ensure your journey is enjoyable and safe.
Hobart and Beyond recommend checking weather, road and track conditions with the official websites for the latest and updated information, especially when the weather gets cool, or there is the possibility of snow.
The Tasmania Police Community Alerts page is the best place to get accurate information about roads that are affected by ice and snow. Check the page for up-to-date information on road closures and openings, including which roads are restricted to 4WDs only (snow chains may be required).
The Tasmania Parks & Wildlife website is another good, official source of information, and is especially useful for hikers. Check the website for advice on track, campsite and reserve closures and re-openings. Warnings and updates relevant to winter weather and driving tips for snow spots are included.
It’s a good idea to check the Bureau of Meteorology weather forecast before an outdoor adventure and adjust your plan according to the conditions. Check for Tasmanian weather warnings before leaving on your adventure.
It is vital to check the current information in the links above. If bad weather is forecast, please reconsider the timing of your trip. Even with the right gear, hiking in the snow can take considerably longer than hiking in clear conditions, and the weather can change drastically quickly. Circumstances can quickly turn deadly, so please don’t take unnecessary risks. Check out some tips on walking safely in Tasmania and watch the informative short video.
Tasmania Police have some great tips on Driving in Winter Conditions, as do the Road Safety Advisory Council. We’ve listed some key tips below.
Some great places to play in the snow include kunanyi / Mt Wellington, the alpine regions of the Mt Field National Park, the Western Wilds, and Tasmania’s Central Highlands, including Lake St Clair.
We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal people and their enduring custodianship of lutruwita / Tasmania. We honour 40,000 years of uninterrupted care, protection and belonging to these islands, before the invasion and colonisation of European settlement. As a destination that welcomes visitors to these lands, we acknowledge our responsibility to represent to our visitors, Tasmania’s deep and complex history, fully, respectfully and truthfully.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal people who continue to care for this country today. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present. We honour their stories, songs, art, and culture, and their aspirations for the future of their people and these lands. We respectfully ask that tourism be a part of that future.
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