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The Ben Lomond National Park occupies the northeastern part of Tasmania
and is placed at a distance of 50 km from Launceston. This 165 sq. km park takes
its name from the mountain Ben Lomond, which is the second highest mountain in
Tasmania. The summit of the mountain is locally known as Legges.
The Ben Lomond National Park is included in Tasmania's Protected Areas
and its contribution towards conservation of the flora communities and species
diversity in the alpine areas of Tasmania remains inestimable. There are over
222 plant species spread across the Ben Lomond National Park. In the summer
months the Park dazzles with wild flowers.
In terms of animal species, Ben Lomond National Park is populated by long-nosed
potoroo, Tasmanian bettong, brushtail possum, ringtail possum, sugar glider,
native and rodents.
Inhabiting the rocky ravines of Ben Lomond National Park are the Ben Lomond
tribes. The tribes dwell in groups of three or four and each group has over
150 to 200 people.
Ben Lomond National Park encompasses the Ben Lomond range which is considered
the best skiing site in Tasmania. The ski slope in the park is the longest natural
ski slope in Tasmania.
Ben Lomond National Park is located at an hour's drive from Launceston and
about 2.5 hours away from Burnie.
Ben Lomond National Park has a nice camping area, located a kilometer inside
the park boundary. The area is furnished with a washroom, drinking water and
a shelter from rain. Apart from this, there are no other camping places in the
Park. At the foot of the ski slopes is located the Alpine Village, which has
a car park and public wash room.
For those averse to camping they can stay in the Creek Inn, a licensed restaurant
which has six accommodation units. The Inn remains booked throughout the skiing
season.
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