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on the wild side

of the fence

Take a walk

on the

wild

side of the

fence

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Explore by ecosystem

The Quoin boasts numerous ecosystems — from grassy woodland to dolerite escarpment — each unique in appearance, species makeup and functional role in the broader web of life.

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Peppermint on dolerite
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Sandstone escarpment
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Beneath the plateau
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Where eagles nest
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Stocker’s Bottom
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Banks of Tinamirakuna
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Peppermint on dolerite

A dry eucalyptus forest with nectar-rich banksia and wildflowers

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Sandstone escarpment

A critical lowland native grassland transitions to rocky shelter

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Beneath the plateau

A cool, wet forest with ferns, shadows and a thick layer of moss

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Where eagles nest

Steep slopes and tall trees surrounded by undulating valleys

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Stocker’s Bottom

A wide, open expanse dominated by introduced grasses

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Banks of Tinamirakuna

Deep-rooted, diverse shrubs shade habitat for native fish

Explore by species

A variety of flora and fauna call The Quoin home, including three endangered animals, three critically endangered ecosystems and several species endemic to Lutruwita/Tasmania. 

Black peppermint

(lutharakumina) (Eucalyptus amygdalina)

Southern banjo frog

(Limnodynastes dumerilii)

Gahnia

(puwini) (Gahnia grandis)

Long-nosed potoroo

(Potorous tridactylus)

Flame robin

(puwina) (Petroica phoenicea)

Southern brown bandicoot

(linira) (Isoodon obesulus)

Wedge-tailed eagle

(kurina) (Aquila audax)

Tasmanian devil

(purinina) (Sarcophilus harrisii)