The Inland Fisheries Service and Parks and Wildlife Service have recently completed installation of signs and track markers on the Little Pine Lagoon to Lake Fergus walking route in Tasmania’s rugged Central Highlands. A walking route does not mean that a formed track exists for the entirety of the walk therefore experienced walkers only should attempt this route.

The signs provide information for anglers and walkers including permitted and prohibited activities, recommended and maximum group sizes, distances, estimated walking times and hazard warnings. Also included at the commencement of the route at Little Pine Lagoon Dam Wall car park is a map of the route.

A fact sheet and map for the route is available on the IFS website at Link.

Walkers are reminded:

• 9.5 km walking route approximately 2.5 – 3 hours each way
• Recommended group size 4 (maximum 6)
• Lake Fergus is within the Central Plateau Conservation Area (Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area)
• The CPCA is a fuel stove only area – no fires are permitted
• Horses, pets, vehicles and firearms are prohibited

Please follow ‘Leave no trace’ guidelines

The CPCA area is exposed to wind and weather. Appropriate wet weather gear and other essential bushwalking equipment are required. Navigational skills are required.