Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service reminded residents they should only use parks and reserves that they can walk, run or cycle to, or if this is not possible, can drive to within 30 kilometres of their place of residence.

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“Residents must still maintain and observe physical distancing rules, limit groups to two people except for household members and move on once they have completed their exercise,” TPWS said.

Visitor centres and campgrounds still remain closed until further notice.

Trails in Wellington Park are also open to pedestrians and bicycles as signed. Visit the Wellington Park website for more information. Pinnacle Road will remain closed from the park boundary.

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens will be open for exercise from 8am-5pm daily (winter operating hours), however the visitor centre and cafe will remain closed.

Here’s 10 of the best national parks in Tasmania, as described by Tourism Tasmania.

A reminder, the 30km travel limit for exercise still applies so check distance from your address before venturing anywhere.

1. Maria Island

This old convict probation station is now a haven for wildlife lovers with over 80 species of animals and birds, including wombats, wallabies and pademelons, plus endangered swift parrots and Forty-spotted Pardalotes.

As well as wildlife watching, Maria Island offers bushwalking and fishing, as well as peaceful beaches. Image thanks to Tourism Tasmania and Rob Burnett.

2. Freycinet National Park

On Tasmania’s East Coast, Freycinet is well known for the gorgeous Wineglass Bay, a huge curved white sand beach, and the incredible views its lookout points afford.

Freycinet is an awesome adventure destination for trekkers, kayakers, or for those just wanting to relax on secluded beaches. Image thanks to Tourism Tasmania & Andrew McIntosh.

3. Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park

Located in the Central Highlands, this World Heritage Site is home to the popular Overland Track, as well as many other walks and trails that wind their way through the rugged landscape.

4. Strzelecki National Park (Flinders Island)

Off the north coast of Tasmania, this wild and rocky off-the-beaten-track island is the perfect place to meet the friendly locals, enjoy fresh seafood, mountainous beauty and sweeping empty beaches.

5. South Bruny National Park

Only a 20-minute ferry from Kettering (a 35-minute drive from Hobart), South Bruny boasts coastal walks and a historic lighthouse, plus excellent bird watching with its large population of the winged creatures.

6. Ben Lomond National Park

Less than 1-hour’s drive from Launceston, Ben Lomond is popular for snow sports such as skiing, tobogganing and snowboarding. The steep, weaving road up to the summit is called Jacob’s Ladder and is a fun drive – with caution!

7. Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

This World Heritage-listed site offers opportunities for rafting, bushwalking and climbing.

The snow-capped ‘Frenchman’s Cap’ mountain is a 4-to-5-day hike to the summit.

8. Lime Bay State Reserve (Port Arthur)

The stunning Lime Bay is the perfect relaxing place to swim and enjoy a picnic in your own section of wilderness, and camping is available.

9. Mount William National Park

On the northeast coast, this park offers another opportunity for excellent beach views and wildlife spotting.

There are over 100 species of bird including the Tawny-crowned Honeyeater, Firetail Finch and the Kookaburra.

10. Tasman National Park

Stunning cliffs and rock formations make this a popular area to visit on the Tasman Peninsula. It’s sometimes possible to spot penguins, whales, dolphins, and endangered Wedge-tailed Eagles.