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SKEMPS Private Forest Reserve

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¡ Myrtle Bank, Tasmania
Hosted by Phil B.
This Private Forest Reserve features around 60 hectares of forest, creek, ponds (with an occasional platypus), fern glades plus 20 hectares of open grassland. Over 5 klms of developed walking tracks. Plenty to explore! Only 1 HipCamp booking/group is accepted. Our Field Centre may be in use as well. We have set the limit to a maximum of 10 people at a time, but if your group is larger than this please send an enquiry to disuss your needs. Toilet, undercover wood fired BBQ, table and chairs and abundant wildlife. Pets are not permitted This property is owned by the Launceston Field Naturalist Club and is named after John Skemp. A "field naturalist" is a person who enjoys exploring and learning from the natural heritage (environment)it's a form of citizen science!. There are about sixty Field Naturalist clubs across Australia. Not all clubs own their own land - we welcome others to enjoy our property. Money raised from campsite fees will go towards future improvements of the property.
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
Field
Not currently accepting bookings
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Kate V.recommends
May 14, 2021
John Skemp Forest Reserve
Awesome secluded spot
It was great. Super quiet, untouched and no other campers of any sort. Very private and pretty area. Even has a proper dunny….
Location
Myrtle Bank, Tasmania, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Palawa and Pyemmairrener First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Phil B.Joined in October 2018
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