Ben Lomond National Park

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.

Hotels in Launceston
Mercure Hotel Launceston	B.w.abel Tasman Motor Inn Hotel
B.w.riverside Hotel	Mercure Earlington Hotel
Colonial on Elizabeth (Colonial Motor Inn)	Quest Hotel