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© UNESCO World Heritage Centre
UNESCO WHCMixedInscribed 1982

Tasmanian Wilderness

Overview

In a region that has been subjected to severe glaciation, these parks and reserves, with their steep gorges, covering an area of over 1 million ha, constitute one of the last expanses of temperate rainforest in the world. Remains found in limestone caves attest to the human occupation of the area for more than 20,000 years.

About Tasmanian Wilderness

The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, abbreviated to TWWHA, is a World Heritage Site in Tasmania, Australia. It is one of the largest conservation areas in Australia, covering 15,800 km2 (6,100 mi2), or almost 25 per cent of Tasmania. It is also one of the last expanses of temperate wilderness in the world, and includes the South West Wilderness.

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Selection Criteria

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Components(1 location)

Details

Countries
Australia
ISO Codes
AU
Area
1,584,233 ha
Coordinates
-43.1185, 146.2306
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