It's that time of year again when the Tasmanian highlands will transform into a golden paradise, 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.
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Where to see it?
In the state's North, some of the best fagus is found around picturesque Cradle Mountian, with a number of walking track options to choose from.
- One of the most impressive ways to see the fagus is around Crater Lake. The 7.2 kilometre walk from the Dove Lake carpark takes about two-and-a-half hours to complete.
- The Loop Track circling Dove Lake is a two hour walk that passes through some patched of fagus.
- The Weindorfers Forest Walk also offers easily accessible fagus.
For more information visit the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website.