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Tasmania is known for its rugged wilderness, stunning landscapes, and abundant wildlife. A visit to Tasmania's national parks is a must-see for any avid traveller, as they offer a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of this special holiday destination.

Tasmania is home to 19 National Parks. Here is our Top 10 list of national parks in Tassie that will be sure to take your breath away:

1. Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair
2. Freycinet
3. Mount Field
4. Ben Lomond
5. Southwest
6. Douglas Apsley
7. Tasman
8. Bay of Fires Conservation Area
9. Walls of Jerusalem
10. Blue Tier Forest Reserve

A valid park pass is required to visit any of the 19 National Parks in Tasmania.

The Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania charges an exorbitant single-entry day pass fee of $41.20 per vehicle for almost all its national parks. The exception is Cradle Mountain, which costs $25.75 for the day.

But shoe stringers needn’t lament. The price structure is merely a ruse to steer sales towards the national park holiday pass. For $82.40, you can get two months of vehicle entry into every Tasmanian park. Therefore, the holiday pass will pay for itself if you visit at least two protected areas.

Tasmanian park pass options are:

• $41.20 per vehicle for a daily pass valid for up to 24 hrs (excluding Cradle Mountain)

• 82.40 per vehicle for a holiday pass valid for up to 2 months (including Cradle Mountain)

Annual and two-year passes cost slightly more and include discounts for seniors. No discounts are available on the holiday or single-entry passes.

• Pro tip: It’s cheaper for a pensioner to purchase a discounted annual pass than a two-month holiday pass.

Most Tasmanian national park campgrounds are free. The exceptions cost between $7 and $16 per site per night, paid in person with cash upon arrival. Honeymoon Campground in Freycinet is so popular you must enter a ballot system to snag a spot during peak season (Christmas, New Year, and Easter).