Devils Gullet State Reserve

Devils Gullet State Reserve
IUCN category II (national park)
Devils Gullet State Reserve
Location	Tasmania
Coordinates	41°40′25″S146°20′19″E / 41.67361°S 146.33861°E / -41.67361; 146.33861
Area	11.08 km2 (4.28 sq mi)
Established	1972
Governing body	Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Criteria	Cultural: iii, iv, vi, vii; natural: viii, ix, x
Reference	181
Inscription	1982 (6th Session)

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 was significantly impacted by the 2016 Tasmanian bushfires. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

See also

• Protected areas of Tasmania

References

1. "Devil's Gullet | Nature and wildlife". www.discovertasmania.com.au. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
2. UNEP-WCMC (22 May 2017). "TASMANIAN WILDERNESS". World Heritage Datasheet. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
3. "Devil's Gullet Lookout | Things to Do | Experience Tasmania". Tasmania. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
4. "Weekend in Gondwana: Preparing for a hotter future on Tasmania's central plateau | Jo Chandler". Inside Story. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
5. Mathiesen, Karl (27 January 2016). "World heritage forests burn as global tragedy unfolds in Tasmania". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 14 November 2024.
6. 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.