Devils Gullet is a protected area in Tasmania, Australia.[1] It is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.[2] From the reserve, visitors unable or unwilling to hike the challenging Walls of Jerusalem National Park can catch a glimpse of the stunning landscape. The viewing platform is located near Mole Creek Karst National Park.[3]
Devils Gullet State Reserve Tasmania | |
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Coordinates | 41°40′25″S 146°20′19″E / 41.67361°S 146.33861°E |
Established | 1972 |
Area | 11.08 km2 (4.3 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service |
Footnotes | |
Criteria | Cultural: iii, iv, vi, vii; natural: viii, ix, x |
Reference | 181 |
Inscription | 1982 (6th Session) |
See also | Protected areas of Tasmania |
Devils Gullet was significantly impacted by the 2016 Tasmanian bushfires.[4][5][6]
See also
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edit- ^ "Devil's Gullet | Nature and wildlife". www.discovertasmania.com.au. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ UNEP-WCMC (22 May 2017). "TASMANIAN WILDERNESS". World Heritage Datasheet. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Devil's Gullet Lookout | Things to Do | Experience Tasmania". Tasmania. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Weekend in Gondwana: Preparing for a hotter future on Tasmania's central plateau | Jo Chandler". Inside Story. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Mathiesen, Karl (27 January 2016). "World heritage forests burn as global tragedy unfolds in Tasmania". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Wahlquist, Calla (13 May 2020). "Seeds of hope: on a mission to protect Tasmania's ancient pencil pines". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 14 November 2024.