Camping and Cabin Fee Information
Please note that prices for campground and cabin fees are correct as of 1 December 2007. Camping and accommodation fees are in addition to national park entry fees where applicable. Fees apply only to the campground or accommodation for which they are paid and are not transferable to other campgrounds or accommodation. Your fees are used to manage and improve facilities and services.
Please remember that dogs are not allowed in national parks and most reserves. If travelling from mainland Australia, please also be aware that many food items are not allowed into Tasmania - see details.
To ensure a comfortable camping experience for both yourself, other campers and the environment, see our Information for sustainable camping [PDF 19KB].
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Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area
Note that the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area (APCA) is a Conservation Area - national park entry fees do not apply.
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - Arthur Pieman
Fees
| Unpowered Site |
per night |
| 2 people (minimum fee) |
$10.00 |
| Each additional adult (18+ ) |
$5.00 |
| Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge) |
$2.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
$15.00 |
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5; stay 14 nights, pay for 10.
Conditions
A site is an area not exceeding 10 metres by 8 metres.
The season is November 1st to April 30th each year.
Long term occupation of the site is limited to one family.
The Annual Camping Pass for this area entitles holder to camp up to four weeks at a time.
Fees apply to entire APCA per site. Short-stay bookings are not taken. There are no powered sites in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. Please check with rangers regarding current camping regulations.
There are three campgrounds at Arthur River with water and toilet facilities. Wood is not supplied but fallen wood may be collected from beaches. Caravan access is available.
A small campground is situated at at the Pieman State Reserve at Corinna, with water and pit toilet, and operated by a private operator. Ph: (03) 6446 1170. Dogs are not allowed.
Please note: new fees will apply from 1 November 2007.
| Unpowered Site |
per night |
| 2 people (minimum fee) |
$10.00 |
| Each additional adult (18+ ) |
$5.00 |
| Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge) |
$2.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
$15.00 |
Ben Lomond National Park
National park entry fees apply to Ben Lomond National Park.
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - Prospect Office
Fees
No camping charge.
No bookings are taken. A small campground with six unpowered sites is situated 1 km inside the park boundary and approximately 7 kms from the summit of the mountain, suitable for tents or small campervans. There is a flush toilet, non-treated water, picnic table and lookout. Note: National Parks Passes can be purchased at the Creek Inn, on Ben Lomond, where meals & other accommodation options are available year round. Bookings: Ph: (03) 6390 619.
Cockle Creek - (Southwest National Park - South East)
National park entry fees apply to Cockle Creek - (Southwest National Park - south-east).
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - Huonville Office
Fees
No camping charge or bookings taken.
Several camping grounds with pit toilets (no water or firewood) are located at Recherche Bay Nature Recreation Area before the Cockle Creek bridge. Access to tank water (not treated) from the park is permitted.
Once over the Cockle Creek bridge, national park entry fees and conditions apply. Dogs, generators and fires are not permitted inside the national park section of Cockle Creek, but are permitted in the Recherche Bay Nature Recreation Area. Small campsites, plus a larger one at Boltons Green. have pit toilets. You will need to take your own drinking water.
National park passes available Hobart, Huonville Parks Office (22 Main St, Huonville), Forest and Heritage Centre, Geeveston or Hastings Caves Visitor Centre.
24 hour passes available from self-registration booth at Cockle Creek. Road to Cockle Creek is often rough in places. Caravan access is possible with care.
Cradle Mountain
National park entry fees apply to Cradle Mountain.
Contact
Cradle Mountain Visitor Information
Fees
| Waldheim Cabins |
4 berth
|
6 berth
|
8 berth
|
minimum cabin charge for entire unit
|
$95.00 |
$135.00 |
$185.00 (or $35.00 per person
for Karana 1 dormitory)
|
The cabins are located 5 km inside the park. Bookings are necessary. Cabins are equipped with gas heating, single bunk beds, basic cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, gas cook topstoves and ovens. Amenities block has showers and flushing toilets. Linen can be provided at an additional charge ($7.50 per person). Waldheim has permanent electricity, and electric refridgerators.
Please read the Terms and Conditions [PDF 16KB] associated with the Waldheim Cabins.
Note: The campground just before the Cradle Mountain National Park entrance, is privately operated by Cosy Cabins (Ph: (03) 6492 1395 for charges/bookings). Campsites, cabins, bunk rooms, powered sites and alpine mini huts are available at this campsite. There are other accommodation options in the area - see www.discovertasmania.com.au for details.
Douglas-Apsley National Park
National park entry fees apply to Douglas-Apsley National Park.
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - Freycinet
Fees
No camping charge or bookings taken
There is a small bush camping area near Apsley Waterhole and viewing platform, 10 minutes walk from carpark off Rosedale Road. Pit toilet, shelter, small information booth, water from river only. Fuel stoves only from 1 October - 30 April.
Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
National park entry fees apply to Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - Queenstown
Fees
No camping charge or bookings taken.
The Collingwood River (starting point for rafting/canoeing trips down Franklin River) has basic campsites and a pit toilet. The area is a Fuel Stove Only Area - campfires are not allowed.
Freycinet National Park
National park entry fees apply to Freycinet National Park.
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - Freycinet
Fees
| Richardsons Beach, Honeymoon Bay and Ranger Creek |
unpowered site |
powered site |
| 2 people (minimum fee) |
$13.00 |
$16.00 |
| Each additional adult (18+) |
$5.00 |
$7.00 |
| Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge) |
$2.50 |
$3.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
$16.00 |
$22.00 |
Due to the high demand for campsites, a ballot system operates from the 18th December until the 10th February and for Easter each year and is decided by a ballot system drawn early August. Applications should be received by Freycinet National Park by the 31st of July and must be made by letter/fax/email. You can download the ballot form (PDF 260 Kb), complete the required information and return as an email attachment to Freycinet@parks.tas.gov.au.
Please contact the Visitor Reception Office on the above email to make bookings for other times of the year.
Camping available at Richardsons Beach (dunes area - fuel stoves only), Honeymoon Bay (open Summer/Easter only), and Ranger Creek. Electric barbecues, picnic tables, non-treated water and toilets at Honeymoon Bay and Ranger Creek. Toilet at Wineglass Bay car park. For caravans (up to 6m), 19 powered sites are available. A designated backpackers camping area (no cars/no bookings taken/groups must register with Visitor Centre) is available. Caravan access is available only to powered sites.
A basic campground is also available at Friendly Beaches (Isaacs Point). The turn-off is approximately 19 kms before the Coles Bay township and main park entrance. Pit toilets, no water, fuel stove only area. National park fees apply, but there is no camping charge.
Lake Pedder (South West National Park via Maydena)
National park entry fees apply to Lake Pedder (South West National Park via Maydena).
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service Mt Field
Fees
No camping charge or bookings taken.
Teds Beach Campground: On sealed Gordon River Road near Strathgordon. Boat ramp, toilets, non-treated drinking water, picnic facilities, free electric barbecues, shelters, fuel stoves only. Caravan access is available.
Edgar Campground: On unsealed road, just off Scotts Peak Road. Boat ramp, non-treated drinking water, toilets, picnic facilities, shelters, fireplace with wood supplied. Caravan access is available.
Huon Campground: On unsealed road, just off Scotts Peak Road. Non-treated drinking water, toilets, picnic facilities, shelters, fireplace with wood supplied. Caravan access is available.
Lake St Clair
National park entry fees apply Lake St Clair.
Contact
Private operator on site
Phone: (03) 6289 1137 for fees and facilities.
Unpowered and powered sites, as well as cabin accommodation, are operated by an on-site private operator. Phone the private operator on (03) 6289 1137 for fees and facilities.
Lime Bay State Reserve
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - Seven Mile Beach
| Lime Bay |
per night |
| 2 people (minimum fee) |
$13.00 |
| Each additional adult (18+) |
$5.00 |
| Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge) |
$2.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
$16.00 |
The site is suitable for both tents and caravans. Bookings are not taken. Facilities include toilets, some picnic tables and fire places. Please bring your own water and firewood. As total fire bans can occur at short notice, a fuel stove is recommended for cooking.
Maria Island National Park
National park entry fees apply to Maria Island National Park.
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - Maria Island
Fees
Please note that fees will change from 1 November 2008.
| Penitentiary Units (max 6 per room except large room - 6 & 8) |
Current Cost |
| Per room per night (up to 2 people) |
$44.00 |
| Each additional adult |
$10.00 |
| Family (max 2 adults, 3 children) |
$50.00 |
| Each additional child (5 -17 years old inclusive, 0 - 4 years free) |
$5.00 |
| Adult backpacker rate (willing to share room) |
$15.00 |
| Child backpacker rate (willing to share room) |
$7.50 |
| School groups outside school holidays – per room per night flat rate |
$30.00 |
Bookings are necessary for Penitentiary units only. Penitentiary accommodation consists of nine 6-bunk-bed rooms, each with vinyl-covered mattresses, picnic-style table & chairs and wood heater (not suitable for cooking). A tenth room sleeps 6 and 8 in separate areas and is charged as two rooms. Bring food, bedding, lighting and cooking gear including stove. Please read the terms and conditions for Penitentiary accommodation [PDF 31 Kb].
| Camping (max 6 per tent site) |
Current Cost |
| Per site per night (up to 2 people) |
$13.00 |
| Each additional adult |
$5.00 |
| Family (max 2 adults, 3 children) |
$16.00 |
| Each additional child (5-7 years old inclusive - 0-4 years free) |
$2.50 |
| School children as part of a school group outside school holidays |
$2.50 |
| Adults as part of school group outside school holidays (note - 1 adult stays free per 15 children) |
$5.00 |
Toilet facilities, basic laundry/scullery room, hot showers ($1 coins required). Firewood provided. Fireplaces in camping area. Free gas barbecues in shelter behind dunes of Darlington Bay beach.
Two free campsites are available at French’s Farm and Encampment Cove, 3 - 4 hours walk away. Fuel stoves only at Frenchs Farm. Non-treated rainwater available from tanks.
See Maria Island Visitor Guide for details of getting to Maria Island.
Mt Field National Park
National park entry fees apply to Mt Field National Park.
Mt Field Campground
Unpowered and powered sites, and ammenities block, are operated by an on-site private operator. Phone the private operator on (03) 6288 1526 for fees and facilities.
Government Huts
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service Mt Field
Fees
| Government Huts (up to 6 persons) |
$40.00 (flat rate for use of hut)
|
Sun-Thursday nights are $30 per night, excluding school holidays and public holiday periods. A peak period rate ($40) applies from 15 December until 30th April.
Five cabins with 6 bunks per cabin, with vinyl covered mattresses, cold water, wood heater and firewood. No electricity/gas.
Communal toilet block (no showers). Fuel stove essential, no fires outside cabins.
A deposit is required to secure your booking. Deposits by cheque/credit card forwarded at least 7 days prior to Parks and Wildlife Service Mt Field.
Keys can be collected from and must be returned to the Mt Field Visitor Centre during business hours. A key deposit is required, and is payable at the time that keys are collected. The deposit is fully refundable upon return of the key.
Please read the Terms and Conditions associated with the Government Huts [PDF 20 Kb].
Mt William National Park
National park entry fees apply Mt William National Park.
Contact
Parks & Wildlife Service - Mt William
Fees
| Unpowered Site |
per night |
| 2 people (minimum fee) |
$13.00 |
| Each additional adult (18+) |
$5.00 |
| Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge) |
$2.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
$16.00 |
Camping Permits: Camping permits are available from the Gladstone Store. Permits cover up to 7 nights. For 1-2 adults the cost is $50.00. Each extra adult is $25.00, each extra child is $10.00.
Please Note: There is no refuse disposal, power, wood or reliable drinking water available at this Park. Please bring your own drinking water and own firewood (available for sale in the Gladstone Township). Fuel stoves are recommended in this park.
No bookings are taken. Some picnic tables and fireplaces provided, pit toilets at all sites. Day shelter with gas barbecues at Stumpys Bay (campground No. 4 only) with a small non-treated water tank (seasonal only).
There are 6 designated camping sites: Top Camp near Musselroe Bay; Deep Creek near Eddystone Point; Stumpys Bay No.1; Stumpys Bay No.2; Stumpys Bay No.3; and Stumpys Bay No.4. Generators are only permitted at No. 3, Stumpys Bay. The Visitors Guide to Mt William National Park has a map showing the locations of these campsites.
Bore water, for washing purposes only, available at Stumpys campground Nos. 1 and 3, and also at Deep Creek campsite.
Campgrounds and narrow access tracks are not suitable for large caravans and motorhomes. They may be seriously damaged due to limited manouvering space and large overhanging tree branches. Small to medium sized caravans and motorhomes can be accommodated in all campgrounds except Stumpys number 2.
Several sheltered camping areas have been developed around Stumpys Bay in the north of the park. There is also a camp site at the far northern end of the park, just before Musselroe Bay township.
At the southern end of the park campsites are found at the end of the beachside road from Eddystone Point to Deep Creek.
All official campsites are marked with signs and there are plenty of sheltered sites, but no power is provided.
Campers are required to pay camping fees upon occupying a campsite. Deposit boxes are situated at each campground. Discounted week-long camping tags can be purchased at the Gladstone Store
Narawntapu National Park (formerly Asbestos Range National Park)
National park entry fees apply to Narawntapu National Park (formerly Asbestos Range National Park).
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service Narawntapu National Park
Fees
| qty of persons |
unpowered site |
powered site |
| 2 people (minimum fee) |
$13.00 |
$16.00 |
| Each additional adult (18+) |
$5.00 |
$7.00 |
| Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge) |
$2.50 |
$3.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
$16.00 |
$22.00 |
Bookings for camping in the Park are only taken for large school groups. Horse riders must provide the parks staff with at least 48hrs notice prior to bringing horses into the national park. Campgrounds are located at Springlawn, Bakers Point, Koybaa, and The Horse Yards.
A self-registration system for after hour’s campers operates from the Springlawn Visitors Centre. All campgrounds have hybrid septic / chemical toilets and many campsites within each Campground have tables. Fuel stoves are advised, as fire bans can be imposed without warning.
At Springlawn there are septic toilets, a shower block (Fee for 4 minute tokens, available from Visitor Centre), powered sites and electric barbecues.
The park is easily reached from either Devonport or Launceston. Badger Head is a day-use only area, has picnic facilities (barbecue, tables, shelter) but no toilet.
Peggs Beach Conservation Area
This is a conservation area - national park entry fees do not apply.
| Unpowered Site |
per night |
| 2 people (minimum fee) |
$10.00 |
| Each additional adult (18+) |
$5.00 |
| Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge) |
$2.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
$15.00 |
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5; stay 14 nights, pay for 10.
Peggs Beach Conservation Area has two designated camping areas. Black River campground - pit toilets, no drinking water; Peggs Beach campground - flushing toilets, no drinking water.
South Bruny National Park
National park entry fees apply to South Bruny National Park except for the Neck Reserve.
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - South Bruny Island National Park
Fees
No camping charge or bookings taken.
National park entry fees apply, except for the Neck Reserve.
Cloudy Bay
There are two camping grounds at Cloudy Bay. The first one is The Pines on Cloudy Bay Road, very small, pit toilet.
The second is Cloudy Bay Corner Beach campground, accessed via the beach (2 kms) - 4WD advised, boat launch from beach at Cloudy Corner. Pit toilets. Bring own water and firewood.
Jetty Beach - Cape Bruny. Two pit toilets, non-treated tank water (seasonal only), picnic shelters, bring own firewood, safe swimming for children. Boat launch from beach. Caravan access is available.
The Neck Reserve
The Neck Reserve is outside the national park – no entry fees or camping charges.
Pit toilet, day use shelter, open fireplace, bring own firewood, non-treated tank water (seasonal only). Caravan access is available.
Strzelecki National Park
National park entry fees apply to Strzelecki National Park.
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - Strzelecki National Park
On Flinders Island there are commercial facilities including hotel accommodation, shops, petrol and post office in Whitemark and Lady Barron. There is also a shop a Killiekrankie.
Within the national park there is a designated camping ground at the southern end of Trousers Point. Basic visitor facilities include a composting toilet, rainwater tank (non-treated), fireplace areas, picnic tables, open areas for tents, information board and rubbish bins. To minimise environmental degradation, visitors are reminded not to cut trees for firewood. By preference, fuel stoves should be carried and used.
At Fotheringate Bay facilities consist of a gravel road and car park and a short walking track leading to a small picnic area. The area provides an alternative recreation site to Trousers Point on windy days.
Fees
No camping charge or bookings taken.
Tasman National Park
National park entry fees apply to Tasman National Park.
Contact
Parks and Wildlife Service - Tasman Peninsula
For bookings and information please contact Fortescue Bay on-site caretaker directly on telephone 03 6250 2433, fax 6250 2961 or email Fortescue.Bay@parks.tas.gov.au. Office is often unmanned during the day - please leave a message and your call will be returned.
Fees
| Fortescue Bay |
per night |
| 2 people (minimum fee) |
$13.00 |
| Each additional adult (18+) |
$5.00 |
| Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge) |
$2.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
$16.00 |
Bookings are necessary. Toilet, cold shower, fireplaces, wood available for sale. Gas barbecue in day use area. National parks passes available from caretaker, 24 hour park passes available at self-registration box near campground information board. Caravan access is available.
Additional Information
Information for sustainable camping [PDF 19KB].
Guidelines to ensure a comfortable camping experience for both yourself, other campers and the environment.
There are many other campsites located around the State which are managed by:
Forestry Tasmania
GPO Box 207
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone:03 6233 8203
URL:www.forestrytas.com.au
Hydro Tasmania
Phone:03 6230 5301
URL:www.hydro.com.au
For commercial campgrounds with facilities, caravan parks and other accommodation options:
Tourism Tasmania
Tourism Tasmania TAS
Phone:1300 655 145
URL:www.discovertasmania.com.au
or your nearest Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre listed in the local telephone directory.