Central Plateau Conservation Area Tasmania |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
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Coordinates | 41°51′1″S 146°33′28″E / 41.85028°S 146.55778°ECoordinates: 41°51′1″S 146°33′28″E / 41.85028°S 146.55778°E |
Established | 1978 |
Area | 908.7 km2 (350.9 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service |
See also | Protected areas of Tasmania |
The Central Plateau conservation area is an animal & plant conservation area in Tasmania, Australia. It is adjacent to the Walls of Jerusalem National Park.
The Central Plateau of Tasmania is the largest area of high ground in Tasmania. It is bound to the north east by the Great Western Tiers, a large number of hydro electric schemes emanating from rivers that flow to the south - and to the west by Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.