5 acres hosted by Jacqui L.
4 Caravan sites
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Beach
River, stream, or creek
Coastal
Field
85% 
23 Ratings · 20 reviews
Laura D.doesn't recommend
April 9, 2024
Old Mines Lagoon
We booked this campsite as it was close to Freycinet National Park. We found the campsite to be overpriced. No amenities.
Pretty much a water logged field. Not great value for money.
Rob W.doesn't recommend
April 3, 2024
Old Mines Lagoon
The only good thing about this camp is there is plenty of space between campers and a short walk to the beach. The location is not where the Hipcamp map places it, well off the main road. The camping area backs onto the main highway between Bicheno and Saint Helens, so you get all the traffic noise. Expensive for where it is, go to the other side of Bicheno to the Pondering Frog for $10/n with water.
Eleni S.recommends
April 3, 2024
Old Mines Lagoon
Bicheno without the Easter crowds
We loved our stay here. You could choose where to park and your favorite outlook. There was only one other camper when we arrived beginning of easter break and one more caravan arrived. We were so far away from each other. It felt very private. We did chat to our far away neighbours when we crossed paths. Close enough to Bicheno 5 mins drive and far enough away to be away from the easter crowds. It was a lovely town. We were close enough to walk the dogs to the beach or drive to the leash free side. We were next to Nature World which we visited and did the Devils in the Dark encounter. Those little Tassie devils, tell a dramatic story.
The dump point is close to Bicheno boat ramp and there is fresh drinking water available at the Surf Life saving club. Would recommend..
Alexander A.recommends
April 2, 2024
Old Mines Lagoon
I enjoyed camping at the old coalmine lagoon, good location, flat land to setup and easy to access.
Eva L.recommends
February 11, 2024
Old Mines Lagoon
Camp by the lagoon
Well situated to explore Bicheno and the beautiful Tasmanian east coast, this campsite offers amazing sunrise views over the lagoon...Ideal for a time away from the crowd, exploring nature at its best.
John M.
February 4, 2024
Old Mines Lagoon
A Bicheno area base camp
Jacqui’s place at Coalmine Lagoon makes a good base to explore the Bicheno area and Douglas Appsley National park . The camp is about 7 minutes north of Bicheno and about 40 -45 minute drive to Coles Bay -Freycinet area . The camp sites are level . The site is close to the main road so some traffic noise in daylight but minimal after dark . Of the 4-5 camp areas , 3 are close to the lagoon side of the paddock . The area is big enough that campers are a fair distance apart but no trees or shrubs to give full privacy to each site .
The lagoon setting makes for pleasant sunrise viewing . The edges of the lagoon are muddy so not easy to access the water itself , better to walk further to Douglas beach . There is strong 5g phone and internet connection at the site . There is only one available fire pot on the site so we were advise to bring our own . Jacqui was camped on site when we arrived and using her firepot . As it turned out the high winds on the weekend meant a fire wasn’t possible .
Overall we felt Coalmine Lagoon makes a good base camp but not a great camp to hang out during the day . The $50 nightly fee is on the high side for the limited facility camping experience , but at least you get distance from your fellow campers . Would be best to check access in wet weather .
Jacqui was onsite during our visit and friendly and helpful with gate access and safety information .
Hosted by Jacqui L.
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