Hartz Mountains National Park
Hartz Mountains National Park is located in the south of Tasmania, Australia. It is one of 19 Tasmanian National Parks, and in 1989 it was included in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, in recognition of its natural and cultural values. The Hartz Mountains were named after the Harz mountain range in Germany.
| Hartz Mountains National Park Tasmania | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Ladies Tarn, Hartz National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Huonville |
| Coordinates | 43°13′47″S 146°45′22″E |
| Established | 1939 |
| Area | 71.4 km2 (27.6 sq mi) |
| Visitation | 11,800 (in 2005) |
| Managing authorities | Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Hartz Mountains National Park |
| Footnotes | |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Criteria | Cultural: iii, iv, vi, vii; natural: viii, ix, x |
| Reference | 181 |
| Inscription | 1982 (6th Session) |
| See also | Protected areas of Tasmania |
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