 Although evidence shows Tasmanian Aborigines have visited the area for at least 25,000 years, and European settlers have made occasional forays into the park area since the 19th century, there has been very little permanent habitation and only minimal impact on the natural environment.Within the area there is only one road, to the hydroelectricity township of Strathgordon.The southern and western reaches of the park are far removed from any vehicular access.