travel Turning of the fagus
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From late April through May Mt Field National Park and the northern end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park morph into an autumnal beacon thanks to fagus trees. The leaves turn a rusty red and rich gold, blanketing the landscape. This cold-climate winter-deciduous tree is found nowhere else in the world except our island state. Like Japan’s cherry blossoms, there’s no telling exactly what dates this natural phenomenon will take place annually. We suggest giving the national park visitor centre a call before heading out.
Photo: Tourism Tasmania/Emilie Ristevski
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