Permits from the ranger are required for some tracks. Mountain biking, bike riding Bikes are allowed only on roads open to motorised vehicles, not walking tracks. Bicycle touring on the Lyell and Lake highways through the WHA is popular. Horseriding Horseriding is limited in the WHA to the Central Plateau Conservation Area and two small areas in Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park. You need to be an experienced rider with a horse used to travelling in rough country.
Some areas require permits and have number limits.
Ask ranger staff for details. The WHA offers an excellent opportunity to observe firsthand the natural environment. Take the time to investigate closely the wide range of plants, invertebrates, birds and mammals, and their tracks and traces. For scientists, the region provides a rare chance to investigate the processes of nature across a variety of undisturbed ecosystems. Whether at the end of a long day's walking, or in the comfort of a wilderness lodge, the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area provides the perfect environment to simply relax.