Lake Camping Near Wynyard, Tasmania, AU: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2026

Lake camping around Wynyard means still mornings, glassy water, and plenty of space to cast a line or spot a platypus. With over a dozen lakefront options, you’ll find everything from basic clearings to well-kept sites with toilets, pet access, and campfires allowed. Prices start at $20 a night, so you won’t burn your wallet. Fishing, swimming, and wildlife-watching are the main drawcards here—expect trout in the water and wallabies in the bush. For a tried-and-tested spot, Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping (285 reviews) has anglers raving, while The Farm Cradle Country (181 reviews) and Marleen Herbs of Tasmania (148 reviews) are local favourites for their laid-back settings. If you’re after a lake escape near Wynyard, this is where you’ll want to pitch up.

98% (644)

Top-rated campgrounds

Lake camping around Wynyard means still mornings, glassy water, and plenty of space to cast a line or spot a platypus. With over a dozen lakefront options, you’ll find everything from basic clearings to well-kept sites with toilets, pet access, and campfires allowed. Prices start at $20 a night, so you won’t burn your wallet. Fishing, swimming, and wildlife-watching are the main drawcards here—expect trout in the water and wallabies in the bush. For a tried-and-tested spot, Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping (285 reviews) has anglers raving, while The Farm Cradle Country (181 reviews) and Marleen Herbs of Tasmania (148 reviews) are local favourites for their laid-back settings. If you’re after a lake escape near Wynyard, this is where you’ll want to pitch up.

98% (644)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

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68km from Wynyard · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Moina, TAS

Camp and fish just a stonesthrow from one of Tasmania's most stunning natural landscapes, Cradle Mountain. Here you'll find nature at its best, just 10 minutes drive from the Cradle Mountain Visitors centre, the perfect base for discovering this magical area. Our campsites are on scenic, levelled areas overlooking the large dam and bushland, with grassed areas ideal for tents and camper-vans, and a portaloo a short walk away. The block is a natural timber and grassland block, with devils, quolls and wombats also residing here. We have one powered site available, and multiple unpowered sites. There is a lovely walking track around the dams periphery. Feed fish from the edge, spot platypus frolicking about, and keep your eye out for Peacocks wandering the property too. Whilst you are welcome to bring your dog with you, please ensure they don't harass the wildlife. A keen fisher fish in our dams for trophy size rainbow brown and brook trout catch and release fees and rules apply

2. The Farm Cradle Country

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(327)

63km from Wynyard · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · Staverton, TAS

Set high up in the mountains of cradle country our beautiful farm is peaceful and picturesque. The majestic presence of Mt Roland, Mt Van Dyke, Mt Claude and Black Bluff can be seen from various parts of our property. Nestled in the heart of North West Tasmania with camping close to Cradle Mountain only a 35 minute picturesque drive without the hassle of towing the van. Close to Sheffield the town of Murals, Lake Barrington perfect for swimming, rowing and water skiing, Tasmazia with its model villages and endless mazes to occupy the kids, Latrobe Chocolate Factory, Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door, Van Diemans Ice Creamery, Wild Mersey MTB Trail network, Mole Creek Caves, Mount Roland hikes, Forth Falls and surrounded by many amazing walks and other natural Tasmanian attractions close by. For those wanting to spread out, prefer privacy, traveling in groups or prefer mountain views we encourage you to book our 4wd Plateau and 4wd Dispersed Sites which are open during the peak months depending on cattle movements. Our main campground has 10 sites and is accessible for standard cars. The main campground has level grassed campsites measuring 6m in width and 19m in length (Sites 2 - 10) Campsite 1 is the larger site and measures 10m in width and 19m in length and sits seperate to the other sites a little closer to the road. Price advertised is per site, per night for 2 people. Campfires permitted in designated area within the main campground only and when restrictions aren't in place. Firewood is provided. No amenities on site you must bring your own camping toilet and water. ** NO Dogs allowed on property as this is a working farm** Check us out on Instagram @thefarmcradle or our website.

3. Marleen Herbs of Tasmania

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59km from Wynyard · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Barrington, TAS

We grow and process organic certified medicinal herbs and plants. The camping site is located in a beautiful location overlooking the lavender fields, in bloom december/january, with the ever-changing Mt Roland in the background. On days with cold southerly winds, alternative campingsites are available on the farm. Please contact us to find out. Includes use flushing toilet, hot shower and laundry (external access). Approx. 300m from the campsite. We are pet friendly. We've got room for up to 5 separate bookings. Due to shortage of personnel, we can no longer offer the farm tours. Hope this will change coming season 2024/25. But hipcampers are welcome to have a walk on the farm. We are working together with other organic certified farmers. They lease parts of our land to grow vegetables. Hipcampers are welcome to have a walk around their crops as well. Big news: we have started to build a tearoom with possibilities to organise herbal workshops and give education about growing and using medicinal herbs. . It will also have a shop and space to enjoy light refreshments, organic coffee, chocolate, juice and herbal tea. Extra bathroomfacilities will be available to our hipcampers only. Hope to have it finished season 2025/26.

4. Robin Hoods Well Farmstay

71km from Wynyard · 3 sites · Lodging · Sassafras, TAS

Robin Hoods Well Farm Stay offers the opportunity to live on the land, be close to animals, harvest your own food, experience country mornings and a vista of nature. As well as, explore nearby vineyards, bars, restaurants and cafes in and around Latrobe & Devonport. Its close to walking/cycling trails and all that North West Tasmania has to offer from a central and convenient location. 1hr from Cradle mountain, 25 mins from Deloraine, 30 mins from Sheffield. Our mission at Robin Hood’s Well is to provide a clean, welcoming and comfortable home away from home for every guest. At Robin Hoods Well Farm Stay, we aspire to run a tranquil, sustainable farm.

Stories from the community

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Amber

1 week ago

6 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Farm Cradle Country

Beautiful property and perfect for out children to safely run around.

Caitlyn

2 weeks ago

5 m car

4 nights at Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

We enjoyed our stay at Cradle mountain fishery and camping. It had scenic views and lots of wildlife around. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating. I would highly recommend!

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Louise

November 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Farm Cradle Country

Easy access, perfectly comfortable and beautiful spot.

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lucy

November 2025

6 m Class B

1 night at Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

Lovely quiet campsite right in the heart of nature! Everything you need and very clean. Hosts were lovely, and only 10 mins from cradle mountain. Even had kayaks and boats available for free.

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Sudesh

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

Scott was very friendly and helping. The property is well maintained and super close to Cradle mountains. So, you are nearly on Cradle monutain. The dam on property is value add to your stay to watch and stroll along.

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Linden

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at The Farm Cradle Country

Nice level paddock near a quiet road. Steve was lovely to talk to and let us feed and pat the goats. Hosts were fantastic and great being not too far from Cradle Mountain.

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Neil

October 2025

4 m Class B

2 nights at Marleen Herbs of Tasmania

Nice and quiet and easy access to the main road. I was the sole camper at the time

On Farm camping close to Cradle Mountain at The Farm Cradle Country Camp Ground.

Liv

October 2025

3 m Class B

1 night at The Farm Cradle Country

Loved camping here! Beautiful grounds, awesome communication. Great base for Cradle Mountain. Thanks Shae and Steve.

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nour

October 2025

7 m Class B

2 nights at Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

Scott and his wife Linda were lovely and welcoming hosts on their camping and fishing property. Despite the rain, we managed to enjoy a firepit ($25 for a wheel barrow + firelighter) and trout fishing ($65 for 24h with 1 rod and 5 trout pellets on hooks provided - catch and release only). Their pond is heavily stocked with large trout which are very fun to catch on 6LB line! There are clean portaloos and gas BBQ facilities on the property. They even provided us with a bucket of hot soapy water to clean our dishes. Areas to park RVs are on gravel. No potable water, but water can be boiled for 3 mins before drinking. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Cradle Mountain and wanting a more 'off grid' experience. Lovely hospitality 5/5.

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Morgan

September 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

Loved the place, the walk around the lake was beautiful in the morning and all the facilities were perfect and clean. We had a great time and is a perfect place to stay when visiting Cradle Mountain. It felt homely and the offer of free WiFi was so appreciated.

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Kanok-on

July 2025

9 m Class B

1 night at Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

We arrived there very late but the owner still waiting for us. He was very nice and gave us warm welcome. We have got good spot for our campervan which had unforgettable view.

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Lillya

July 2025

5 m car

1 night at Marleen Herbs of Tasmania

Was amazing staying here!! Met Marleen and Ronald and they were lovely with a cute puppy! Had amazing facilities (I did struggle to find the bathroom - but I think that’s a me thing) Even left me home grown mandarins in the bathroom which I had for breakfast!

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Belinda

June 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

Scott was friendly, easy to communicate with and helpful. We loved the big lake and the swing chair to sit on to relax and look out for platypus’s. It was quiet and peaceful and we would have taken the boat out in the lake if the weather had of been better. The BBQs around were very handy and the portaloos were clean. Great stay, thanks for having us Scott ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

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Josie

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Marleen Herbs of Tasmania

great camping spot! with a nice clean toilet and hot shower, only a short walk away. there is a stunning view of cradle mountain from the site as well!! super quiet and private with little to no traffic through the road, would recommend! they also have a little honesty shelf near the bathroom, with products from the herb farm! super cute

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Lisa

April 2025

6 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Farm Cradle Country

We all enjoyed the location and seeing the animals (2A 2C). Steve was lovely. If we find ourselves that way again we will definitely stay!

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Jason

April 2025

4 m Class A

1 night at Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

Great location close to Cradle Mountain, friendly host, clean toilets and wood available for fire pits.

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Amey

April 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

3 nights at Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

Beautiful place to stay with available firewood. Activities to entertain a 3 year old and clean portaloos for use. Loved the serenity and glad we stayed here instead of the other sites I was thinking of.

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Glenn

April 2025

7 m travel trailer

2 nights at The Farm Cradle Country

Excellent spot, great location only 30 minutes to Cradle Mountain. Very quiet with wood supplied for the camp fire. Great hosts.

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jayne

April 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

The camp is set out over a beautiful dam, with walking tracks. The amenities were clean and the grounds were level, with enough distance between each site.

Lisa

April 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

2 nights at Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping

This place was awesome! Such a nice spot with great scenery and only a 15 minute drive to Cradle Mountain. The host, Scott, was genuinley accommodating and helped me put as my son wanted to fish and I don't know the first thing about that! Grateful that he took the time to take my Mr 10 for a couple of fishing lessons. Highly recommend this place 👌 ✨️