The Tasmanian highlands have been given the golden touch thanks to the annual turning of the fagus.
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Australia’s only cold climate winter-deciduous tree, the fagus transforms to gold, red and orange during the cooler autumn months.
Also known as deciduous beech, the tree is only found in Tasmania and is best seen at Mount Field and Cradle Mountain.
Discovery Ranger Emily Pressnell said it was a wonderful time of year for people to get outside.
“This is a really spectacular and unique event that all Tasmanians really should make the most of,” she said.
“It is the only place in the world that this happens, so it is a great excuse to get outside with family and friends and see what this great state has to offer.
“It is a beautiful time of year and the turning of the fagus only adds to that.”
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From now to early May, visitors can view the turning of the fagus from the observation area on the Tarn Shelf and at Lake Fenton at Mount Field National Park.
Fagus is also highly visible on the Dove Lake circuit and the Crater Lake walk at the Cradle Mountain, in Lake St Clair National Park.
Turning of the fagus events:
- Mount Field National Park will host one of the Active Autumn Amazing Race Series events on Saturday 28 April from 1pm.
- A Wildtrack Ranger will be roving at Tarn Shelf and other alpine tracks from Saturday April 21 to Sunday April 29.
- Waterfalls Café is hosting a Fagus Weekend Lazy Lunch to celebrate the fagus turning. Tickets are on sale now.
Jessica Willard
Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.
Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.
