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Heron Cove, Bruny Island

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35 reviews
 · Apollo Bay, Tasmania
9 acres hosted by Dennis And Georgina T.
1 Vehicle/Tent site
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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.Heron Cove, Bruny Island: an idyllic, Land for Wildlife listed nine acres of blue gum, white peppermint and stringybark woodland sloping down to a quiet cove off the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Overlooking Umbrella Point with views across the Channel to the Big Island, this large campsite provides the perfect place to relax, unwind or to use as a base to explore the many and varied attractions of Bruny Island. Come and join us and share a piece of paradise. Yes we live on the block and the 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. The block is only 15 minutes from the Bruny ferry and easily accessed along a graded gravel road. The campsite is a large, level area adjacent to the waterfront providing easy parking for 1 or 2 vans alongside an on-ground timber deck with room left over for games (Pétanque/ Bocce boules provided). You’re also welcome to use our two sit-on kayaks to explore the local coastline. Sounds too energetic …….. how about settling back in our hammock with a book.
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100% Recommend39 Ratings · 35 reviews
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Haley E.
17 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
6 m Class B ·
Heron Cove Campsite
Great spot, absolutely stunning! So much wildlife to watch. The main house is pretty close but the owners are really lovely and gave us the space, so it still felt quite private. Highly recommend.
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Louise T.
2 reviews
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· April 2025
So Peaceful!!!
7 m Class A ·
Heron Cove Campsite
Lovely and Peaceful. We needed a couple of days RnR as we have been on the Road for over 2 months and this Hideaeay was Perfect. We really loved that you have the Whole Place to yourselves as they only take 1 Booking at a Time. We recommended this spot to a few of our friends who are now planning to stay there too when they next visit Bruny Island. Including a couple of Taswiegens who didn't even know about this place. Thanks for a lovely stay. We will be back next time we visit Tasmania from South Australia. Cheers L&D
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Glenn C.
23 reviews
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· April 2025
7 m travel trailer ·
Heron Cove Campsite
Excellent hosts, good location, use of Kayaks, close to ferry.
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Glenn C.
23 reviews
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· April 2025
7 m travel trailer ·
Heron Cove Campsite
Fantastic location, fire pit and wood for sale, Kayaks paddles and life jackets free to use. Camp close to owner but still very private. Great hosts.
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Chris N.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
9 night stay at Heron Cove
6 m Class A ·
Heron Cove Campsite
I highly recommend staying at Heron Cove. The owners are lovely, with a big level site and gorgeous views over the water. Wildlife everywhere. Spectacular!
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Gavin C.
4 reviews
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· March 2025
A little slice of paradise!
7 m travel trailer ·
Heron Cove Campsite
A picturesque, peaceful stay. We stayed for 5 days in this amazing place surrounded by some very curious wallabies, potaroos and assorted bird life. Beautiful views of trees, water and sky. Lots of opportunities to kayak and bush walk in the surrounding area. Possibly the best Hipcamp we have stayed at!
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Apollo Bay, Tasmania, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Palawa and Nuenonne First Nations according to
Native Land Digital.
To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Dennis And Georgina T.

Joined in March 2023
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