Narawntapu National Park

Narawntapu National Park is a coastal and lowland protected area on the north coast of Tasmania, Australia, recognised for abundant populations of kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and coastal birdlife. The park’s open grasslands and beaches provide prominent wildlife-spotting opportunities.

Visitors come for wildlife observation, beach walking, and short coastal trails; driving into the park and taking late-afternoon or early-morning walks are common ways to see grazing mammals close to road verges and shoreline areas. Facilities are limited and focused on low-impact day visits and basic camping in designated spots.

The park’s management emphasises protection of native mammals and coastal habitats while enabling wildlife-focused tourism. Its animal populations draw nature photographers and wildlife enthusiasts from across Tasmania and mainland Australia.

Narawntapu lies on Tasmania’s north coast between the towns of Devonport and Port Sorell, with park access from coastal roads that reach beaches and headlands overlooking Bass Strait.

• Wildlife viewing times: Known locally as the "Serengeti of Tasmania" for its concentration of grazing mammals, the park is best visited at dawn or dusk when wildlife is most active.

What to See #

• Coastal grasslands and beaches: Coastal grasslands and beach systems where kangaroos, wallabies, and other mammals are commonly seen grazing at dawn and dusk.
• Walks and lookouts: Several short walking tracks and lookouts give views across the coastal plains and out to nearby islands and headlands.