The best campgrounds near Sandy Bay, Tasmania with wildlife watching

Looking to go camping near Sandy Bay, Tasmania in Australia? Hipcamp has over 400 options to choose from, with prices starting as low as $5 per night. One popular campsite is Craigbourne Estate with 128 reviews. Other top-rated options include Hill Top Farm Meander Tasmania with 112 reviews, and Ryelands Farm & Vineyard with 86 reviews. Whether you're into horseback riding, boating, or whitewater paddling, you'll find a campsite that suits your preferred activities. Plus, popular amenities like pets, rubbish, and campfires are available to enhance your camping experience. Start planning your adventure now!

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Looking to go camping near Sandy Bay, Tasmania in Australia? Hipcamp has over 400 options to choose from, with prices starting as low as $5 per night. One popular campsite is Craigbourne Estate with 128 reviews. Other top-rated options include Hill Top Farm Meander Tasmania with 112 reviews, and Ryelands Farm & Vineyard with 86 reviews. Whether you're into horseback riding, boating, or whitewater paddling, you'll find a campsite that suits your preferred activities. Plus, popular amenities like pets, rubbish, and campfires are available to enhance your camping experience. Start planning your adventure now!

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1. Kanyini Camp (self contained only)

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75km from Sandy Bay · 12 sites · RVs · Little Swanport, TAS

WE ARE OPENED. Let’s start our new 2025/2026 season. Looking forward to your booking. Just a short turn off from the Great Eastern Drive between Triabunna and Swansea, with easy access to Maria Island and Freycinet National Park, Kanyini Camp is a beautiful and serene piece of land backing on Butlers Ridge Nature reserve with sweeping country views. We are one of only a few farms on a no through road and offer a unique experience of peace and serenity while being close to some of the major attractions the East Coast of Tasmania has to offer. We are located only a 10 minutes drive to one of the most beautiful (secret) beaches in Tasmania and 15 minutes drive to Triabunna where the ferry departs for Maria Island. We live on site (a few acres away across the rivulet) and are delighted to offer 12 opportunities for self-contained campers to camp on our private land and share our passion for the area. This is a leave no trace property that suits self-contained campers who bring everything they need and remove everything they bring. Well behaved dogs and humans are all welcome. We are farmers and this property is where we live and work. Please respect our requirement for self-contained campers only. This includes caravans and campervans with toilets on board. If you have a camper trailer with portable ensuite tent and toilet, please contact us PRIOR to making the booking. STRICTLY NO GENERATORS to preserve the peace and quiet please. Very easy to find & to access, including easy turn around area for 2WD vehicles, camper trailers, campervan and caravans.

2. Ladychapel Camp Grounds

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49km from Sandy Bay · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Adventure Bay, TAS

The site offers water views, backing on to bushland. The Mount Managa Forest Reserve is very close by, with access to forestry tracks for bikes and hikes. Also very close to some great beaches where you can enjoy water activities. There is a boat ramp on the other side of bay approximately 5kms away. There are shops and cafes just down the road at Adventure Bay. 1.5 hours drive from Hobart. Guests must be full self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided. Pets are allowed off leash but will needs to be under control at all times.

3. Deep Glen Coastal Campsite

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52km from Sandy Bay · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Eaglehawk Neck, TAS

Please note: a section of the property is fenced off at the moment in preparation for a wedding in January. This reduces the area of the campsite a little and makes entry tighter for big rigs so anything over about 10m will find it tricky. Please consider this before booking. The good news is that till after the wedding, we’re only opening one campsite so you can be guaranteed to have the whole place to yourselves! For the rest of the description, please see below Deep Glen is a beautiful, quiet 5 acre property at Eaglehawk Neck, gateway to the stunning Tasman Peninsula. Hiking, surfing, fishing, swimming, diving are all at your doorstep, not to mention the famous Three Capes Track and the Port Arthur Historic site just a short drive away. If you want to see the coast shown in these photos, both the Tasman Island Cruise and Wild Ocean Tasmania offer excellent trips Bookings are for two adults; children under 16 are free. It may be possible for larger groups to occupy one site - please enquire before booking. As the site is teeming with wildlife including the barred bandicoot, we don't allow dogs. There are no facilities on the block apart from a long drop dunny (byo paper) and a small supply of non-potable water so you will need to be self-sufficient though there are good meals at the nearby Lufra Hotel and excellent coffee just up the road at the legendary Cubed Coffee van. We only make provision for two campsites so you'll never be crowded. Other info: - Hobart 1 hour - Airport 45 mins - nearest shop Murdunna 10 mins Check-in: after 2pm Check-out: by 10am

4. Coal Valley View Hobby Farm

20km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV · Richmond, TAS

Once owned by a local farmer who divided his land into 4 lots and sold them before he passed away. This tranquil coal valley property will have a 3 bedroom guest house available apart from the campsite.There are future plans of having other off grid cabins in the bushland, enjoying breathtaking views, fresh air, wildlife and the great food available around the coal river area.

5. Base Camp Tasmania

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28km from Sandy Bay · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Glenfern, TAS

Base Camp Tasmania (BCT) is a 41-hectare bush property in south-eastern Tasmania, situated in Glenfern in the Derwent Valley. We are approximately 13 km south-west of New Norfolk, and 50 km from Hobart. We have a range of accommodation options, including camping, a ten bed dormitory and a self-contained family cabin. All guests have access to the communal facilities comprising: * kitchen and common room * toilets and hot showers * free laundry facilities * free barbeque facilities * free Wi-Fi Discover the variety of unique Tasmanian animals and birdlife on the property, or take an easy drive to some of Tasmania’s most renowned World Heritage wilderness areas and National Parks a short distance away. Due to our driveway access, we do not recommend booking our site if you are towing a caravan.

6. Cluny Lagoon

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69km from Sandy Bay · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Ouse, TAS

Take the opportunity to enjoy this very special place on the lake to pitch a tent or park your van. You can lay back and star gaze the myriad of stars, and even take a jump off the pontoon into the beautiful cool waters, or bring your kayaks and paddle the shores. A great base to visit the Florentine valley, Mt Field and many other nearby attractions. The tranquillity and privacy will leave you a wonderful feeling of peace. This is a wonderful place to unwind, take a swim with your dog and just hang out with the very special access to the lagoon. There are no amenities here, campers must be self contained and leave no trace. One vehicle per site, only one family group per site! If you have a family or group with more vehicles please book accordingly. I will not accept bookings that do not follow these guidelines. If you want the place to yourself feel free to book out all the sites if they are available!

7. Craigbourne Estate

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39km from Sandy Bay · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · Richmond, TAS

Beautiful 8 acre property situated on the edge of the Craigbourne Dam, 2 minutes from the township of Colebrook and 50 minutes from the Hobart CBD. Our property offers are great getaway experience for any traveller. The Craigbourne Dam is a all year round recreational fishing ground and stocks many species of fish i.e. Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout to name a few. Our property is a pet friendly park but we do ask all patrons to be considerate of the surrounding farmland and live stock . As we are a fully self contained campground we do not provide power, toilets or showers. You'll need to have your own amenities and discard of any rubbish . Limit phone coverage but still enough to call/text Contained campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place. Firewood for sale for a small fee (see Extras). IMPORTANT : Any guest that wish to fish the Craigbourne Dam will be asked to purchase a angling license for the duration of their stay . Thanks

8. Quoll Hideaway - Bruny Island Bush & Beach camping

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30km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV · Apollo Bay, TAS

"Quoll Hideaway - Bruny Island Bush & Beach Camping" is our slice of paradise and we are looking forward to sharing it with you. New! Aug 2024: the site now has a flat patch for campers visiting 🏕️ The plot is nearly 3 acres and is earmarked conservation land and surrounded by neighbouring conservation land. This is your perfect lunawuni/Bruny Island escape! It is tucked away from the no-through gravel road and surrounded by Australian bush and wildlife with filtered water views of D'Entrecasteaux Channel and 100 m from the beach. It's a tranquil heaven yet so close to all the famous Bruny sites and must dos: Bruny oysters, beer and cheese (why not bring some to the campsite to enjoy?) The Neck, Truganini Lookout + penguins! Cape Queen Elizabeth Track and other hiking trails Adventure Bay and *white wallabies (*we give you a map on where to go to find the white wallabies!!) South Bruny, and the Light house When you book our site, you have it all to yourself! Except for sharing it with the wildlife, of course. As the name suggests, there is a family of quolls living on the land and you are very likely to see them! Once dusk arrives and the stars start lighting up the sky, the quolls usually come out to say hi before they start their night activities. Joining the quolls, are the potoroos who are not afraid to come up close and sniff your feet in curiosity. If you are yet to see a quoll and a potoroo in the wild, this is your campsite! Other wildlife includes the endangered Forty Spotted Pardalote and critically endangered Swift Parrots. To access the beach, simply walk through the property to the end of the plot and follow the path. There is an echidna living near the road so keep an eye out for her. The campsite is a perfect spot to see wildlife, and birds, and for photography. On the campsite is a large outdoor kitchen with two sinks. Wait... is there a bathtub? Yes! The bathtub is great for a bush shower (byo solar shower) as the taps are not connected. You must bring your own toilet. Rainwater is available too, we have two tanks! Campfires are allowed but you cannot collect firewood on the property. Please bring your own firewood or add it at the time of booking and we will provide you with firewood for your stay. The land is a conservation area and quolls are known to live in up to 5 nests. They live under the logs and it is an important habitat for the species. We love the quolls and know you will too so please do not disturb their homes. The site is excellent for stargazing once nightfall arrives. Simply BYO a hammock (we have prepared the setup!) and lie down to watch the stars with a glass of red or a hot chocolate. We recommend campervans for the site and it's only suited to self-contained campers leaving no trace behind. Available on-site and free to use are also a director's chair and a table. The kitchen is also equipped with a double sink, dish rack, two buckets, BBQ tools, cutlery, and a dustpan. There is also a cleaning kit with biodegradable spray, hand sanitizer, and soap. There are also a set of caravan/van leveling ramps and chocks for you to freely use. The site is perfect for those wishing to find privacy amongst an otherwise busy Island. Escape the tourists and experience Bruny Island like a local. Questions? Please reach out!

9. Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

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39km from Sandy Bay · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Macquarie Plains, TAS

**Please note that it's $20 per person per night. Small farm and vineyard at Macquarie Plains in the Upper Derwent Valley, southern Tasmania. The property is 380m from the junction of the Lyell Highway and the Gordon River Road. It has 450m absolute river frontage on the River Derwent (no riparian reserve). The river here is freshwater, potable and a renowned trout water, (licence required). Three kilometres from the village of Gretna. 4WD Preferred. 2WD need to assess river access. Campers need all own amenities and leave no trace. Dog friendly but please see rules, we have livestock and so dogs need to be well controlled at all times. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place (see rules around campfires). Due to hydro generation activity, the river may slowly rise or fall up to 1m (often without rain) so please be careful around the water.

10. Eventide Sanctuary

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31km from Sandy Bay · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Carlton River, TAS

NOTE: This is a self-contained camping site. All campers must bring their own camp toilet. CHECK-IN DISCLAIMER: Eventide Sanctuary is a live, working sanctuary run by just one person, it is a project of love and care for the animals. From time to time, animal emergencies may arise that could delay check-in. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding in these moments and truly appreciate your support. Stunning, 100 acres where Highland Cows and hand-raised animals roam free amongst all the abundant native wildlife. Immerse yourself in a beautiful natural environment and lovely friendly animals for a unique experience of being involved in helping Ian and Wally look after all the lucky rescue animals at Eventide. All hosted by the down to earth, local owner Ian and his loyal dog, Wally. You are welcome to help feed the baby calves their morning milk, collect the eggs and tidy the chicken coops or just relax and watch all the lucky animals live their best lives on Eventide Sanctuary! 🤠🐮🐑🐄😊

11. Clifton Beach Coastal Escape

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19km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · RV · Clifton Beach, TAS

Our site (we have 1 site only) is positioned on a section of our 3 acre block that is totally private from our residence. We are located an easy 20 minute drive from Hobart airport. The site is not just in a paddock but is surrounded by beautiful native trees and garden - there is a small enclosed camp shelter with power, bench, sink, hot water, wood heater and a bar fridge. There is also an outdoor shower to rinse off after a swim. The beach is a 5 minute walk away. We have a deck positioned to pull up to next to the shed. Clifton Beach is a beachside community located on the south arm peninsula 25 minutes from Hobart city and is the closest surf beach to Hobart. The south arm peninsula itself has many great walks and beautiful beaches. It is a great spot to base yourself to explore Hobart and local attractions. e.g Port Arthur 90 minutes. Our Hipcamp site has full council approval.

12. River Huon Views, 3258 Huon Highway

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32km from Sandy Bay · 5 sites · RVs · Franklin, TAS

Finding us couldn't be easier , just turn right at the welcome to Franklin sign when driving from Huonville. Our gate has two big gum stumps as posts. Early arrival/ caravan drop off possible. please contact us to arrange With big views up the Huon Valley and over the river, this campsite will be sure to provide a great stay. The property is a 5 minute walk into the Historic town of Franklin, where there are are pubs and restaurants. We have 2 flat sites and 3 slight gradient sites, all are far apart. All sites accessible by 2wd depending on weather. There are no facilities, so the site is suitable for self contained campers only, There is dump for toilet water. The site also has drinking water water available free. Due to our children and our Alpaca on site pets must be kept on a leash. Visiting children are welcome to help our kids feed Alpaca, just ask. The property has an orchard of cherry plums, apples, pears, lemons and apricots. There are great walks and sites to see in the local area. It's possible to see Aurora from your campsite, but not guaranteed.

13. Creekside Camp

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14km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV · Longley, TAS

Welcome to the fresh Tassie country air. Our property is located 20-25 mins south of Hobart. We have a large open green paddock skirted by a lovely creek for you to camp on. We have lots of wallabies and possums, and if you're lucky you'll get to see the local platypus in the creek. Close to the Longley Hotel which serves meals and has regular live music. 1.5km to Sandfly General Store. 10 minutes drive to a dump point.

14. Misty mountain homestead

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36km from Sandy Bay · 4 sites · RVs · Gardners Bay, TAS

Hello, Our names are Grant and Lauren We live on a 3 acre farm with some beautiful views of Hartz view mountain in the lovely quiet Huon valley about 6 mins drive to the township of Cygnet, and 15mins to Kettering, were you can catch the ferry over to Bruny island. We grow alot of our own fruits and veggies which you will get opportunity to see and taste when camping on our property. We have a large fire pit, and a little private one, that you’re welcome to enjoy for cooking, or just for relaxing. We can provide fire wood for an additional fee. Looking forward to you staying with us some time soon Kinds regards Grant and Lauren

15. Heron Cove, Bruny Island

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30km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV · Apollo Bay, TAS

Large flat area with waterfront camping on a sheltered cove behind Umbrella Point off the D'Entrecasteaux Channel with views towards the big island. The property is Land for Wildlife listed with a natural eucalypt woodland providing birdwatching opportunities plus friendly wallabies, potoroos, quolls echidnas, and possums. With direct water access and the free use of our sit-on kayaks, you can explore the Apollo Bay and Snake Bay coastline. We are 15 minutes from the ferry and a gateway to both North and South Bruny attractions including, House of Whisky, Dennes Point, and Quarantine Station. Bruny Island Oysters, the Cheese / Beer Factory, Adventure Bay, and the South Bruny National Park. An idyllic natural base camp to just relax or explore Bruny Island. Some important points to note: • There is open water on the block and easy access to the cove so no toddlers please. • Toilet/disposal facilities are not provided so you will need to be self-contained. • While a fire pit is provided please bring your own wood (or we can provide some for $TBC per bag). The collection of fallen timber is not allowed. • Please do not feed food scraps to the local wildlife as this can seriously affect their health. Bags of wallaby/potoroo pellets are provided but no more than one bag per evening, please. • Drinking water is provided but comes from our house tank so please use it sparingly. • Our house overlooks the campsite but we are a quiet retired couple, who will respect your privacy, and won’t bother you unless you need help or advice. We ask that you respect our privacy in return.

16. South Bruny Paradise

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55km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV · South Bruny, TAS

Escape to South Bruny Island. The campground is spread across a bushland setting with water views. Take a short walk to enjoy the beach at Little Taylor's Bay. Off the grid and suited to self contained campers, with a strict leave no trace policy. Camp fires are permitted and firewood provided. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings with visits from local wildlife. The perfect spot from which to explore all that Bruny Island has to offer.

17. Huon Bush Retreats

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28km from Sandy Bay · 13 sites · Tents, Lodging · Ranelagh, TAS

Enjoy an extensive private habitat reserve, only 50 minutes south of Hobart, in beautiful Tasmania country. We offer everything from viewing wildlife without cages to 5km bushwalking tracks to a rainforest, waterfall, and mountaintop. Our studio cabins are self-contained, separate, and private. We also offer tent sites, and campervan sites, complete with composting toilets, along with private tipis. Perfect for a stand-alone visit, or as part of a road trip, we have everything you need for a memorable stay. Be aware, the road up to the retreat is gravel and steep in sections so may not be suitable for some cars.

18. Bruny Island Bush Camp

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53km from Sandy Bay · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Cygnet, TAS

This property features all the elements required for a camping adventure. Located on Bruny Island on an open paddock in a bush setting, you will have 60 acres to explore or relax in complete privacy. Arrive here using Sealink Bruny Island ferry. and take the Blinkbonny Rd Turn off traveling for approx 500m from the corner. The campsite is best suited to self-contained 4WD campers who must bring their own toilet/shower facilities, drinking water and supplies. Pets on leashes are welcome. Campfires are permitted in the dedicated firepit. Take a stroll down to the beach and have a swim in the turquoise coloured water at Little Taylor Bay, or explore the bush and look for spotted par-ado, swift parrot, sea and nesting pair of wedge tail eagles, hawks, plovers, honey eaters, wrens, herons, brone wing pigeons just to name some of the birds. We also have a few of the famous white kangaroos, plus lots of smaller wallabies. There are good trails for hikes and mountain biking at the Mount Midway Forest Reserve and Mount Bruny Forest Reserve. Don't miss out on the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - built in 1836, it's the only heritage listed lighthouse open for tours. Please stay within the property boundaries as shown, there is no access to Daniels Bay.

19. Bush Refuge by the Beach

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9km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · Lodging · Bonnet Hill, TAS

Located just a 20 minute drive from the Hobart CBD, this beautiful 0.67 hectare coastal bush property is set in a little valley right by Kingston Beach, Browns River and Tyndall Beach. It's just a short 5 minute stroll down the road to the beach, or up the road to the start of the Alum Cliffs Track. Activities you can enjoy here include birdwatching, bushwalking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, sailing, bike riding, dog walking. You'll be staying in a fairly new comfortable bedroom with ensuite bathroom tucked under my house. There's a double bed made up with fresh linen. You'll enjoy hot showers, a flushing toilet and almost complete privacy. There's mains water. With prior notice you could use the washing machine inside the house and hang your clothes on the clothes line strung between trees. Parking for two cars and/or caravan/campervan is easy. A circular driveway surrounds the house with a driveway extension. I hope to build an outside kitchen at the nearby shed, but for now campers need to be self-contained for their cooking and washing up, or else take the short walk to Kingston Beach and the excellent cafes and restaurants there for a bite to eat. Food scraps must go in the compost bin on site. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a fire when conditions allow it. Longer pieces of firewood are provided free of charge and kindling can easily be collected from around. (Please don't use the shorter pieces of cut firewood as they are for my wood heater). You could enjoy a wood fired bush bath at extra charge, conditions allowing, with advance notice. Early evening is the best time to enjoy a bush bath and star gazing with set up in the afternoon. Wildlife on the property includes birds, wallabies, possums, echidnas and bandicoots. You are welcome to bring your small dog but please ensure it's under control at all times. Wildlife are at risk if your dog is a hunter and roams free. Tyndall Beach (the Kingston dog beach) down the road is where your furry friends can have a run. Walk them to the beach on a lead and let them off there. I have an older Jack Russell who is afraid of big dogs, sorry. This is the perfect place to experience a little bush luxury before taking off on your Tassie adventures. I very much look forward to meeting you!

20. Black Cockatoos' Rest

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32km from Sandy Bay · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Franklin, TAS

Black Cockatoos' Rest is a great base camp from which to explore this beautiful region of Tasmania. Locally, take a short walk into historic Franklin where you can enjoy a picnic on the foreshore, kids' playground, and even pull out the fishing rod to see what you might catch. Franklin has cafes, restaurants, and pubs to enjoy a nice cuppa or a good meal if you don't want to cook at the end of the day. 30 minutes south you can enjoy Tahune Airwalk a fantastic day trip, another 40 minutes south enjoy the beauty of Dover then travel to Hastings Caves and the thermal pool.

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Creekside Camp

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(92)

14km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV · Longley, TAS

Welcome to the fresh Tassie country air. Our property is located 20-25 mins south of Hobart. We have a large open green paddock skirted by a lovely creek for you to camp on. We have lots of wallabies and possums, and if you're lucky you'll get to see the local platypus in the creek. Close to the Longley Hotel which serves meals and has regular live music. 1.5km to Sandfly General Store. 10 minutes drive to a dump point.

Misty mountain homestead

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(15)

36km from Sandy Bay · 4 sites · RVs · Gardners Bay, TAS

Hello, Our names are Grant and Lauren We live on a 3 acre farm with some beautiful views of Hartz view mountain in the lovely quiet Huon valley about 6 mins drive to the township of Cygnet, and 15mins to Kettering, were you can catch the ferry over to Bruny island. We grow alot of our own fruits and veggies which you will get opportunity to see and taste when camping on our property. We have a large fire pit, and a little private one, that you’re welcome to enjoy for cooking, or just for relaxing. We can provide fire wood for an additional fee. Looking forward to you staying with us some time soon Kinds regards Grant and Lauren

Heron Cove, Bruny Island

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30km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV · Apollo Bay, TAS

Large flat area with waterfront camping on a sheltered cove behind Umbrella Point off the D'Entrecasteaux Channel with views towards the big island. The property is Land for Wildlife listed with a natural eucalypt woodland providing birdwatching opportunities plus friendly wallabies, potoroos, quolls echidnas, and possums. With direct water access and the free use of our sit-on kayaks, you can explore the Apollo Bay and Snake Bay coastline. We are 15 minutes from the ferry and a gateway to both North and South Bruny attractions including, House of Whisky, Dennes Point, and Quarantine Station. Bruny Island Oysters, the Cheese / Beer Factory, Adventure Bay, and the South Bruny National Park. An idyllic natural base camp to just relax or explore Bruny Island. Some important points to note: • There is open water on the block and easy access to the cove so no toddlers please. • Toilet/disposal facilities are not provided so you will need to be self-contained. • While a fire pit is provided please bring your own wood (or we can provide some for $TBC per bag). The collection of fallen timber is not allowed. • Please do not feed food scraps to the local wildlife as this can seriously affect their health. Bags of wallaby/potoroo pellets are provided but no more than one bag per evening, please. • Drinking water is provided but comes from our house tank so please use it sparingly. • Our house overlooks the campsite but we are a quiet retired couple, who will respect your privacy, and won’t bother you unless you need help or advice. We ask that you respect our privacy in return.

South Bruny Paradise

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55km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV · South Bruny, TAS

Escape to South Bruny Island. The campground is spread across a bushland setting with water views. Take a short walk to enjoy the beach at Little Taylor's Bay. Off the grid and suited to self contained campers, with a strict leave no trace policy. Camp fires are permitted and firewood provided. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings with visits from local wildlife. The perfect spot from which to explore all that Bruny Island has to offer.

Huon Bush Retreats

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(45)

28km from Sandy Bay · 13 sites · Tents, Lodging · Ranelagh, TAS

Enjoy an extensive private habitat reserve, only 50 minutes south of Hobart, in beautiful Tasmania country. We offer everything from viewing wildlife without cages to 5km bushwalking tracks to a rainforest, waterfall, and mountaintop. Our studio cabins are self-contained, separate, and private. We also offer tent sites, and campervan sites, complete with composting toilets, along with private tipis. Perfect for a stand-alone visit, or as part of a road trip, we have everything you need for a memorable stay. Be aware, the road up to the retreat is gravel and steep in sections so may not be suitable for some cars.

Bruny Island Bush Camp

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53km from Sandy Bay · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Cygnet, TAS

This property features all the elements required for a camping adventure. Located on Bruny Island on an open paddock in a bush setting, you will have 60 acres to explore or relax in complete privacy. Arrive here using Sealink Bruny Island ferry. and take the Blinkbonny Rd Turn off traveling for approx 500m from the corner. The campsite is best suited to self-contained 4WD campers who must bring their own toilet/shower facilities, drinking water and supplies. Pets on leashes are welcome. Campfires are permitted in the dedicated firepit. Take a stroll down to the beach and have a swim in the turquoise coloured water at Little Taylor Bay, or explore the bush and look for spotted par-ado, swift parrot, sea and nesting pair of wedge tail eagles, hawks, plovers, honey eaters, wrens, herons, brone wing pigeons just to name some of the birds. We also have a few of the famous white kangaroos, plus lots of smaller wallabies. There are good trails for hikes and mountain biking at the Mount Midway Forest Reserve and Mount Bruny Forest Reserve. Don't miss out on the Cape Bruny Lighthouse Tour - built in 1836, it's the only heritage listed lighthouse open for tours. Please stay within the property boundaries as shown, there is no access to Daniels Bay.

Bush Refuge by the Beach

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9km from Sandy Bay · 1 site · Lodging · Bonnet Hill, TAS

Located just a 20 minute drive from the Hobart CBD, this beautiful 0.67 hectare coastal bush property is set in a little valley right by Kingston Beach, Browns River and Tyndall Beach. It's just a short 5 minute stroll down the road to the beach, or up the road to the start of the Alum Cliffs Track. Activities you can enjoy here include birdwatching, bushwalking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, sailing, bike riding, dog walking. You'll be staying in a fairly new comfortable bedroom with ensuite bathroom tucked under my house. There's a double bed made up with fresh linen. You'll enjoy hot showers, a flushing toilet and almost complete privacy. There's mains water. With prior notice you could use the washing machine inside the house and hang your clothes on the clothes line strung between trees. Parking for two cars and/or caravan/campervan is easy. A circular driveway surrounds the house with a driveway extension. I hope to build an outside kitchen at the nearby shed, but for now campers need to be self-contained for their cooking and washing up, or else take the short walk to Kingston Beach and the excellent cafes and restaurants there for a bite to eat. Food scraps must go in the compost bin on site. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a fire when conditions allow it. Longer pieces of firewood are provided free of charge and kindling can easily be collected from around. (Please don't use the shorter pieces of cut firewood as they are for my wood heater). You could enjoy a wood fired bush bath at extra charge, conditions allowing, with advance notice. Early evening is the best time to enjoy a bush bath and star gazing with set up in the afternoon. Wildlife on the property includes birds, wallabies, possums, echidnas and bandicoots. You are welcome to bring your small dog but please ensure it's under control at all times. Wildlife are at risk if your dog is a hunter and roams free. Tyndall Beach (the Kingston dog beach) down the road is where your furry friends can have a run. Walk them to the beach on a lead and let them off there. I have an older Jack Russell who is afraid of big dogs, sorry. This is the perfect place to experience a little bush luxury before taking off on your Tassie adventures. I very much look forward to meeting you!

Black Cockatoos' Rest

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32km from Sandy Bay · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Franklin, TAS

Black Cockatoos' Rest is a great base camp from which to explore this beautiful region of Tasmania. Locally, take a short walk into historic Franklin where you can enjoy a picnic on the foreshore, kids' playground, and even pull out the fishing rod to see what you might catch. Franklin has cafes, restaurants, and pubs to enjoy a nice cuppa or a good meal if you don't want to cook at the end of the day. 30 minutes south you can enjoy Tahune Airwalk a fantastic day trip, another 40 minutes south enjoy the beauty of Dover then travel to Hastings Caves and the thermal pool.

Stories from the community

Large flat grassed area at top of Nigel’s place

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Emma

4 days ago

7 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Ladychapel Camp Grounds

Loved the natural surroundings, and meeting Nigel. Easy going laid back great place to stay with options to pick from for locating our 7m van. Water and bush scenery, wallabies, birdlife,

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Nigel

4 days ago

6 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ladychapel Camp Grounds

Beautiful spot with plenty of space and privacy. Short walk to the beach. Nigel is a friendly and helpful host. Will visit again.

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tracy

6 days ago

18 m travel trailer

1 night at Ladychapel Camp Grounds

We stayed at this camp and would recommend it highly. We towed our 18ft caravan to the top of the hill. The ground was firm and we had a lovely sea view. Nigel gave us some of his local knowledge and our 3 nights spent at this camp were very quiet.

Hayley

1 week ago

8 m Class B

1 night at Ladychapel Camp Grounds

Beautiful and quiet place to stay with plenty of birds.

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Andrew

1 week ago

8 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creekside Camp

Absolutley fantastic camp site. Very relaxing, awesome hosts. Thankyounfor sharing

Hayley

2 weeks ago

10 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Cluny Lagoon

A beautiful little spot to spend a night. Make sure to bring insect spray as lots of mozzies.

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Heidi

2 weeks ago

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Kanyini Camp (self contained only)

This is a lovely spot. Very unspoilt, clean and tidy. I was the only one there but I felt very safe. So quiet and peaceful. Essential to be fully self contained, but that is the beauty of these little camps. Great email communication with Florence. I look forward to returning again.

Hayley

3 weeks ago

10 m Class B

1 night at Craigbourne Estate

Fabulous place. Very peaceful and serene. The resident dog Millie was beautiful and playful.

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Hemsith

3 weeks ago

7 m Class B

1 night at Craigbourne Estate

The location was ideal just by the Craigbourne dam and the views were breathtaking. There is plenty of space and flat ground to camp or get the camper van parked. Really nice place to relax and have a fireplace going just as we did. Great hosts as well. Would definitely be back 👍🏻

Jamie Lee

3 weeks ago

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Quoll Hideaway - Bruny Island Bush & Beach camping

Very peaceful and private space, lots of wildlife and a wonderful beach walk across the road from the camp. Fantastic for well behaved dogs. Camp Kitchen was spacious and well protected from wind and rain. Linda went above and beyond in hosting us and great communication. The firewood provided was dry and plentiful.

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Jade

3 weeks ago

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Quoll Hideaway - Bruny Island Bush & Beach camping

Amazing experience, peacefull, quiet, and lots of wildlife. Linda is awesome! The flat spot is perfect and the firewood is worth getting. We had a great view of the stars at night, great for dogs aswell.

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Kerry

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Base Camp Tasmania

Alana was a very pleasant and particularly helpful host. Superb and well organised, comprehensive facilities. Lovely quiet location high in the hills with plenty of wild life. Tops tranquillity.

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Matt

November 2025

4 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Cluny Lagoon

We enjoyed another perfect little getaway on Karyn's property. The peaceful atmosphere is perfect to relax and unwind from the daily grind. We were lucky enough to be visited by the resident sea eagles and also had a friendly turkey pop in for a visit.

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Karen

November 2025

10 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cluny Lagoon

We had a beautiful, peaceful couple of days at Cluny Lagoon. Site was nice and grassy overlooking the lovely lagoon. Plenty of shade and firepit topped it off nicely. We'll definitely be back 🤗

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Eerin

November 2025

7 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Kanyini Camp (self contained only)

Easy to find, plenty of space. We love staying at Florence’s spot

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Ste

November 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With kids

4 nights at Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

The perfect place to camp for a few days. The site is huge, flat and runs along the side of the river. It’s beautiful country. Derek is a fantastic host and also respectful of your privacy whilst you’re camping there. The horses he has at his property became great friends to our kids! Great place. Cheers Derek.

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Jeanne-Marie

October 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

This is our second time camping at Derek's farm and his gem is now our favourite spot in Tassie. Derek is one of the nicest hosts ever. He has so much knowledge of the area. He brough some carrots and apples for the kids to feed the friendly horses. We had had a wonderful time and have already booked for the new year. Thank you Derek for sharing your beautiful property. You need to be fully self contained.

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Heidi

October 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Craigbourne Estate

Loved this location. Beautiful scenery, lots of space and peaceful. Nice walk around the lake to the boat ramp and beyond.

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Naomi

October 2025

12 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Craigbourne Estate

Great open space on the waters edge. The dam is interesting to walk along. No tree shade but thats ok in Tassie Spring. Lots of birds to watch. The dogs had a great time too. Great to have campfires- plenty of wood. There is a public toilet about 1km away just FYI.

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Vanessa

October 2025

12 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Craigbourne Estate

Great spot for a weekend away! Even though it was windy and cloudy we very much enjoyed it. Fabulous views of the hills beyond the dam, especially watching all the different birds and farm animals. Waking up to the view was amazing because we were right on the water’s edge ☺️ Milly the dog was absolutely gorgeous too.