Hartz Mountains National Park

Hartz Mountains National Park
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Hartz Mountains National Park
Interactive map of Hartz Mountains National Park
LocationTasmania
Nearest cityHuonville
Coordinates43°13′47″S 146°45′22″E / 43.22972°S 146.75611°E / -43.22972; 146.75611
Area71.4 km2 (27.6 sq mi)
Established1939
Visitors11800 (in 2005)
Governing bodyTasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
WebsiteOfficial website
CriteriaCultural: iii, iv, vi, vii; natural: viii, ix, x
Reference181
Inscription1982 (6th Session)

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.

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