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Semaphore Farm

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573 reviews
· Port Arthur, Tasmania
400 acres hosted by Adriana L.
8 Vehicle/Tent sites · 8 Caravan sites
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Total numbers at the site are kept below 45 people for a more peaceful experience. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Artur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. We have many walking and bike trails through 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The campsite has spring water on tap, a hot shower, toilet, rustic camp kitchen, wood stove, gas BBQ, level sites, and a campfire when permitted. Tent sites are flexible so you can choose your own space within a 2-hectare area, while Level pad sites are limited. The Port Arthur Historic Site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance and Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave are only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks, including the Three Capes tracks, are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty. There is plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).
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Semaphore Farm N5 Tent Site
97% (76)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 49 ft
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Arthur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. The tent sites are mostly level and can be secluded. There's a communal fire pit for use when permitted, a rustic communal camp shed where there's a wood fire that heats the shed and extra hot water. The shared camp shed has a sink, tables, chairs, BBQ and a hot shower and is under magnificent shady trees.  Further away is a 'long-drop' composting toilet. Possum beach can be easily accessed (200m) There are nice walking and biking tracks leaving from the camp edge in the 150 acre forest. We have many walking and bike trails through the 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The Port Arthur Historic site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance with Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks including the Three Capes tracks are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty.Plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$22
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for 1 guest
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Semaphore Farm N1 Tent Site
97% (60)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 49 ft
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Arthur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. The tent sites are mostly level and can be secluded. There's a communal fire pit for use when permitted, a rustic communal camp shed where there's a wood fire that heats the shed, and extra hot water. The shared camp shed has a sink, tables, chairs, BBQ, and a hot shower and is under magnificent shady trees.  Further away is a 'long-drop' composting toilet. Possum beach can be easily accessed (200m) There are nice walking and biking tracks leaving from the camp edge in the 150-acre forest. We have many walking and bike trails through the 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The Port Arthur Historic Site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance with Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks including the Three Capes tracks are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty. Plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$22
/ night
for 1 guest
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Semaphore Farm N7 Tent Site
100% (57)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 49 ft
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Arthur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. The tent sites are mostly level and can be secluded. There's a communal fire pit for use when permitted, a rustic communal camp shed where there's a wood fire that heats the shed and extra hot water. The shared camp shed has a sink, tables, chairs, BBQ and a hot shower and is under magnificent shady trees.  Further away is a 'long-drop' composting toilet. Possum beach can be easily accessed (200m) There are nice walking and biking tracks leaving from the camp edge in the 150 acre forest. We have many walking and bike trails through the 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The Port Arthur Historic site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance with Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks including the Three Capes tracks are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty.Plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$22
/ night
for 1 guest
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Semaphore Farm N8 Tent Site
98% (43)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 49 ft
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Arthur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. The tent sites are mostly level and can be secluded. There's a communal fire pit for use when permitted, a rustic communal camp shed where there's a wood fire that heats the shed and extra hot water. The shared camp shed has a sink, tables, chairs, BBQ and a hot shower and is under magnificent shady trees.  Further away is a 'long-drop' composting toilet. Possum beach can be easily accessed (200m) There are nice walking and biking tracks leaving from the camp edge in the 150 acre forest. We have many walking and bike trails through the 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The Port Arthur Historic site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance with Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks including the Three Capes tracks are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty.Plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$22
/ night
for 1 guest
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Semaphore Farm N6 Tent Site
96% (36)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 49 ft
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Arthur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. The tent sites are mostly level and can be secluded. There's a communal fire pit for use when permitted, a rustic communal camp shed where there's a wood fire that heats the shed and extra hot water. The shared camp shed has a sink, tables, chairs, BBQ and a hot shower and is under magnificent shady trees.  Further away is a 'long-drop' composting toilet. Possum beach can be easily accessed (200m) There are nice walking and biking tracks leaving from the camp edge in the 150 acre forest. We have many walking and bike trails through the 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The Port Arthur Historic site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance with Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks including the Three Capes tracks are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty.Plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$22
/ night
for 1 guest
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Semaphore Farm N4 Tent Site
97% (34)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 49 ft
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Arthur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. The tent sites are mostly level and can be secluded. There's a communal fire pit for use when permitted, a rustic communal camp shed where there's a wood fire that heats the shed and extra hot water. The shared camp shed has a sink, tables, chairs, BBQ and a hot shower and is under magnificent shady trees.  Further away is a 'long-drop' composting toilet. Possum beach can be easily accessed (200m) There are nice walking and biking tracks leaving from the camp edge in the 150 acre forest. We have many walking and bike trails through the 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The Port Arthur Historic site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance with Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks including the Three Capes tracks are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty.Plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$22
/ night
for 1 guest
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Semaphore Farm N3 Tent Site
100% (28)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 49 ft
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Arthur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. The tent sites are mostly level and can be secluded. There's a communal fire pit for use when permitted, a rustic communal camp shed where there's a wood fire that heats the shed and extra hot water. The shared camp shed has a sink, tables, chairs, BBQ and a hot shower and is under magnificent shady trees.  Further away is a 'long-drop' composting toilet. Possum beach can be easily accessed (200m) There are nice walking and biking tracks leaving from the camp edge in the 150 acre forest. We have many walking and bike trails through the 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The Port Arthur Historic site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance with Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks including the Three Capes tracks are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty.Plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$22
/ night
for 1 guest
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Semaphore Farm N2 Tent Site
100% (22)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 49 ft
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Arthur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. The tent sites are mostly level and can be secluded. There's a communal fire pit for use when permitted, a rustic communal camp shed where there's a wood fire that heats the shed and extra hot water. The shared camp shed has a sink, tables, chairs, BBQ and a hot shower and is under magnificent shady trees.  Further away is a 'long-drop' composting toilet. Possum beach can be easily accessed (200m) There are nice walking and biking tracks leaving from the camp edge in the 150 acre forest. We have many walking and bike trails through the 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The Port Arthur Historic site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance with Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks including the Three Capes tracks are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty. Plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
AU$22
/ night
for 1 guest
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Reviews
97% Recommend971 Ratings · 573 reviews
Semaphore Farm has consistently garnered praise for its peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors appreciate the close proximity to the Port Arthur historic site and the welcoming, knowledgeable hosts. The campsite offers spacious areas, great amenities such as a hot shower and a rustic camp kitchen, and is dog-friendly, adding to its appeal. While the terrain can be a bit steep, the level camping pads and beautiful surroundings more than make up for any inconvenience.
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Jamie I.
1 review
Recommends
· May 2025
Great spot, really peaceful. Hot shower and good kitchen facilities. Drop toilet. Loved my stay!
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Deanne B.
13 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Super close to Port Arthur
19 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Semaphore Farm Level Pad 1
Lovely little spot and lovely owner. She told us about the history of the property. Nice level pads for caravans and firepits.
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Paul N.
1 review
Recommends
· May 2025
Rustic and functional, fantastic host los of local knowledge from a true local
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Ruthanne T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Family Owned c 1966
42 ft travel trailer ·
Semaphore Farm Level Pad 1
Large grassed fields with a choice of pads or open field camp areas; some spaces have views to the water. Very convenient location for visiting the Port Arthur Historic and other local sites; distilleries, chocolatier and day hikes.
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Tricia N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
22 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Semaphore Farm N7 Tent Site
The sites were generous with easy access. It was clean and would definitely recommend.
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Adam A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
26 ft Class A · With kids ·
Semaphore Farm N3 Tent Site
Nice place with walking distance to water and close to port Arthur historic site.
Location
Port Arthur, Tasmania, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Adriana L.

Joined in January 2020
Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 7 hours
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