The Walls Of Jerusalem

The stunning Walls of Jerusalem National Park is located within the Tasmania Wilderness World Heritage Area.

This unique and delicate part of Tasmania is home to some truly magnificent mountain peaks, a plethora of alpine lakes and tarns and some stands of pencil pine forests that are straight out of fairytale stories. Immersing yourself in this delightful area is sure to recharge a weary soul. Carved by glaciers the landscape around you is as old as time itself. Don’t hurry through this area, instead indulge every sense you have and thank the forces of nature that created this magical playground.

The Walls Of Jerusalem is an extremely sensitive ecological area - please make sure that as you wander through this most delicate of places that you strictly follow leave no trace principles.

The only thing that changes more frequently than the landscape in The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is the weather! Even in summer bushwalkers should be prepared for all types of weather. Take your warm and waterproof layers and take your sunscreen! Always check the weather before heading into the Walls Of Jerusalem. The weather page on this website has some great Apps that can assist you.

Tracks

There are both formal and informal tracks spread throughout the Walls Of Jerusalem National Park. Most walkers will be heading to Wild Dog Creek - at the time of writing that is the only formal campsite. There are plans currently to improve facilities at Dixons Hut.

The Walls Of Jerusalem Track leaves from Mersey Forest Road (C171) and is shown on most maps. The track as far as the Wild Dog Creek campsite is easy to follow and reasonably well signposted. Keep in mind that the initial parts of the track are very steep and ensure you carry enough water on hot summer days!

The track varies from softly padded forest floor to rough trail over rocks. There are very small sections of boardwalk as well. From the carpark to the campsite at Wild Dog Creek is about 6km using the main track and it takes most people 3-4 hours walking.

Most walkers use the Walls Of Jerusalem Track to reach Wild Dog Creek Camp and base themselves there. Making camp at Wild Dog Creek Camp allows you to enjoy the benefits of a formal campsite whilst also exploring the area via day walks to and from camp everyday.

Alternatively the Walls of Jerusalem loop walk includes Lake Ball and Lake Adelaide via the Junction Lake Track. This multi day walk is harder than just walking to Wild Dog Creek Camp and so is for more experienced walkers. The track is less maintained and can be more difficult to follow at times.

The Junction Lake Track, which runs outside the interior of the Walls begins about 500m south of Trappers Hut and extends in a southerly direction to Lake Adelaide, and further south to Lake Meston and Lake Junction. At the northern end of Lake Adelaide, a roughly marked route, which follows the north shore of Lake Ball, loops back to Dixons Kingdom.

Unlike at Wild Dog Creek Camp, tracks are rudimentary​ and facilities are non-existent. To explore further afield, bushwalking experience, compass and map reading skills, and a good degree of fitness are required. Also keep in mind that Ironstone deposits within this area may affect compass readings.

Camping

The only formal campsite is at Wild Dog Creek. Here you will find camp platforms, toilets (long drops) and a rainwater tank. Water can be collected from lakes, tarns, and streams near the campground, however water quality from either tank or ground cannot be guaranteed. Deep lakes and fast-flowing streams, upstream of any campsite, are more likely to provide clean water.

The entire Walls Of Jerusalem National Park is a fuel stove ONLY area. Campfires are strictly prohibited. (Many of the park’s native pines were destroyed by fire in the early 1960s). You must carry your own fuel stove with you that does not use or burn coal, wood, plant material or any other solid fuel.

Please, please use the toilets provided at the campsite and not the bush surrounding the camping area. This delicate area (and its water ways) are being impacted by walkers not following leave no trace principles. Respect the area so that it remains healthy.

There are no rubbish bins anywhere along the track so make sure you carry out all your waste even organic matter like food scraps.

Parks and Wildlife Services ask that you use the formal campsite as a base from which to explore the area. Camping within Central Walls (between Herrod's Gate and Damascus Gate) is not encouraged. If you must camp elsewhere, avoid areas adjacent to water as these are most easily eroded. Do not camp within 200 metres of the Pool of Siloam, or within 15 metres of Dixons Kingdom Hut or Trappers Hut.

Wildlife

Believe me I want to take home every, single little critter I see! I get so excited when I see wildlife when out walking. Please enjoy the wildlife from a distance. Unfortunately humans feeding the local wildlife has made them venture into camp in the search for easily available food. Human food makes them sick. They might be cute but if you really want to do the right thing by our native animals do not feed them.

Make sure you do not leave open or unsealed food in your tent or guaranteed they will find a way in to your tent. My last trip into Wild Dog Camp I had a big, fat possum come straight into the vestibule of the tent. If I hadn’t shooed him away he would have happily come into the tent! Keep your food in a dry bag to keep hungry and/or curious critters at bay!

Day Walks within the area.

Camping at Wild Dog Creek Camp allows you to more widely explore the WoJ area by a series of day walks. Make the most of adventuring in this area and see as much as you can.

Booking your trip.

You are required to book when venturing into the Walls Of Jerusalem National Park due to COVID-19 restrictions. There is currently no charge to use the track or facilities but there are restrictions on the number of people to use the facilities. To book your trip simply contact Parks and Wildlife Service or book here.

Maps

Almost all maps and map apps will show the Walls Of Jerusalem National Park. You can find out more information on map apps here. Another great mapping resource is Listmap. The relevant paper map can be purchased from the TASMAP eShop.

Need more information?

I hope you find this information useful in planning your trip into The Walls Of Jerusalem National Park. If you have any questions at all I am always happy to help where I can. Simply submit any questions you have here.
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