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    Hit the road from this upscale Hobart suburb to area beaches.

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    • Idle Valley
    • Idle Valley
    • Idle Valley
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    Idle Valley

    12 sites · RVs, Tents92 acres · Colebrook, TAS
    Very private valley nestled between two mountainous sandstone ranges. 3.5 kilometers from Colebrook, via Yarlington road. The property in total size is 37 hectares half of which is gently undulating grassland slopes. These slopes lead to the banks of the beautiful Iles Creek which runs nearly all year round. The western range across the creek includes numerous caves within comfortable walking distance. The highest cave provides magnificent views to the East coast. Camping options include non-designated sites either side of the creek under the huge black-wood trees, restricted to 4-wheel drive vehicles during winter and spring months, with a secluded site with year-round access for all vehicles. At the entrance sits the first of the designated sites, the rest are accessed via the meandering road down 300 or so meters to the camping ground entrance for the other two sites. The last 500-700 meters of Yarlington road leading to the entrance is quite steep. Some two wheel drive vehicles towing large vans have found this challenging, while others haven't. The two main camping areas now have a 'bush loo' in each site. if you wish to use these please use your own paper. Also, now for camper convenience the whole area has access to the campers' lounge and resource shelter. It contains First Aid and snake bite first aid kits. Water is available here. This reconstructed building was once The Campania Scouts and guides, hall.
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    AU$20
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    • Base Camp Tasmania
    • Base Camp Tasmania
    • Base Camp Tasmania
    98%
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    Base Camp Tasmania

    21 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · 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.
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    • What more could you want? This camp has an awesome set up.
    • Clifton Beach Coastal Escape
    • What more could you want? This camp has an awesome set up.
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    Clifton Beach Coastal Escape

    1 site · RV3 acres · Clifton Beach, TAS
    Our site 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.
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    • Heimat Farmstay
    • Heimat Farmstay
    • Heimat Farmstay
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    Heimat Farmstay

    2 sites · RVs100 acres · Black Hills, TAS
    Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Heimat Farmstay is an animal and nature lovers paradise. Tours can be arranged to meet our gorgeous fluffy Highand Cows, mini donkeys, mini goats and alpacas They are all friendly and waiting to meet you. Our guest area offers 2 powered ensuite sites suitable for a caravan, motorhome or camper van; a communal BBQ shelter with dining facilities and our rustic bushman's hut. The bushman's hut is full of country charm and is the perfect spot to gather in the evening for dinner or a game of cards and a nightcap. Set on a hillside in Black Hills overlooking New Norfolk and the Derwent Valley, Heimat Farmstay offers breathtaking panaromic countryside and mountain views. Mount Wellington, the Sleeping beauty range and mountains of Mount Field national park can all be seen from the property. Outdoor Experience: Step outside and immerse yourself in the serenity of our 100-acre hobby farm. Wander through the woodland and let the beauty of native wildlife capture your imagination. The expansive views of the Derwent Valley, combined with sightings of local fauna, create a tranquil and unforgettable experience. Animal Interactions: Farm tours can be arranged to meet the animals; Our adorable fluffy Highland cows are always a big hit with our guests. Our trio of Alpacas are a wonderful blend of goofy and graceful. Penelope Jane (PJ) and Duncan are our gorgeous mini donkeys, they are endless fun. They both love a good scratch and cuddles and plenty of human company. Our 3 mini goats Huckleberry, Dudley and Elfie are cheeky little chappies and what they lack in size, they make up for in character. They all like a good head scratch and pat Wildlife Encounters: We also share our 100 acre hobby farm with an array of Tasmanian native wildlife including wallabies, pademelons, possums, echidnas, bandicoots, wombats, quolls and even Tassie Devils. Wedge tail eagles and hawks soar the dams, native hens (turbo chooks!) rush around the paddocks and if you are lucky you may spot a tawny frogmouth sitting on the fence watching for his prey at night. Nature enthusiasts and photographers will find plenty of opportunities to observe and capture the unique flora and fauna of Tasmania.
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    Stories from the community

    Russell Falls Holiday Cottages
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    Brooke
    1 day ago
    Tent
    1 night at     Russell Falls Holiday Cottages
    The pod was amazing and warm, great design. Beautiful clean campsite, well thought out. Property is stunning along the running water. I hope one day to return. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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    Clifton Beach Coastal Escape
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    Mike
    2 weeks ago
    8 m Class A
    2 nights at     Clifton Beach Coastal Escape
    My wife and I stayed two nights on a Sunday and Monday late March 2025 in our 8m motorhome. The site is nicely designed with a low deck you can locate your RV next to, and a walkway to the little timber shed with sink, hot water, and bar fridge plus a wood burning stove and furniture. Having power and water hookup was appreciated and one of the reasons we chose this Hipcamp site. The water is filtered tank rainwater with a pump, and we also used our own inline filter to our MH. The owners were very responsive in replying to our booking and enquiries, although they weren't home and their son was looking after their house. Found it pretty quiet, and the birdsong was nice. We did think it would be a bit more remote but there are houses all along one side of the property and a few barking dogs. The main house is not far away and visible from the rear of the site and when entering the property. It would be really good if in a caravan and 4wd so you could go exploring the area in the car.
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    PC Campsites Taranna
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    Graeme
    2 weeks ago
    8 m travel trailer
    Weekend Trip to     PC Campsites Taranna
    Quit spot close enough to port Arthur would stay again
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    PC Campsites Taranna
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    John
    3 weeks ago
    8 m travel trailer
    4 nights at     PC Campsites Taranna
    Great place to camp to explore the Tasman Peninsular. Only issue is the entry point from road needs extending so you can get off the rosdway when opening/ closing the gate. This needs to be sorted before it causes an accident. Be careful.
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    Idle Valley
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    Brendan
    3 weeks ago
    Tent
    1 night at     Idle Valley
    Beautiful place to stay. Very isolated and quiet. Thanks Gordon for your hospitality. Highly recommend
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    Russell Falls Holiday Cottages
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    Netti
    3 weeks ago
    1 night at     Russell Falls Holiday Cottages
    Absolutely stunning location!! Quick and easy transaction with managers and Vicki and her partner never said No to any reasonable requests - even brought a fire pit down to our pod and some extra cooking gear because we were traveling on motorcycles!! The facilities were spotless and cosy to use - great temperature in the bathroom and the pod! So lovely right next to the river and the walks from the property are a must do!! Thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back!! Hoping by then there are eco hot tubs or similar by then.. I’d extend my stay for sure !! Thank you for a memorable time 🪶✨
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    Base Camp Tasmania
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    Eden
    March 2025
    Tent
    2 nights at     Base Camp Tasmania
    Great campsite and clean, maintained facilities. Very friendly owners, will definitely be back when I’m back in Tasmania!
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    Idle Valley
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    Tonika
    March 2025
    11 m travel trailer
    With pets
    Weekend Trip to     Idle Valley
    One of the best hidden treasures. Beautiful spot with plenty of room, bush tracks to explore, friendly alpacas and hosts that care. Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend holiday 😊
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    Idle Valley
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    Chloé
    March 2025
    Tent
    With pets
    Weekend Trip to     Idle Valley
    Forget about the cramped private campgrounds or overbooked national parks—come here instead! We had so much space, lovely shady flat spots for our tents, all surrounded by wildlife and trees. The sky at night was incredible, away from the bright lights! From the get-go, we felt welcomed by Gordon and Therese, who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Idle Valley was perfect for our group of 16, including kids and teenagers. We had plenty of space to run around, play hide and seek, kick a ball, and observe nature. We enjoyed a campfire at night and appreciated the access to drinking water and bush toilets. Some of us walked to the nearby caves, following the well-marked trail. We all returned home relaxed and refreshed, and couldn’t believe this little treasure was so close to Hobart. Highly recommend it. The kids are already asking when we can return!
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    Idle Valley
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    Fernanda
    March 2025
    4 m travel trailer
    With pets
    Weekend Trip to     Idle Valley
    We enjoyed our stay - kids enjoyed being able to run around with all the space we had. We Definitely would recommend staying at Gordon’s land to anyone .
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    Clifton Beach Coastal Escape
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    Denise
    March 2025
    6 m Class B
    Weekend Trip to     Clifton Beach Coastal Escape
    We stayed 3 nights, a lovely spot to camp. There is an abundance of birds surrounding you not to mention a couple of local marsupials that came to check us out. The deck is great as you can just pull up next to it, the hut was clean and well thought out, it had water, fridge & electricity, but also gave you an extra spot to spread out. The security of camping in a fenced area with the main house not far from you but still provided ample privacy. A 5 min walk to the beach, I would defiantly stay again.
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    PC Campsites Taranna
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    Terry
    March 2025
    5 m Class B
    Weekend Trip to     PC Campsites Taranna
    This was a great site well worth it. Very quite but plenty of room. Camped under a tree with access to a fire pot which we took advantage of. Wood was available at a cost. Excellent toilet and power. No issues getting the site on a long weekend.
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    Heimat Farmstay
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    Chloe
    March 2025
    6 m Class A
    Weekend Trip to     Heimat Farmstay
    This farm stay was beautiful and had very clean amenities. We stayed at the powered site and really enjoyed our stay.
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    PC Campsites Taranna
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    Ann
    March 2025
    8 m travel trailer
    2 nights at     PC Campsites Taranna
    Great base to visit Port Arthur, the lavender farm, chocolate factory & Unzoo. Lovely grassed site & decent size. I’m a light sleeper but didn’t find the road noise a problem - quiet at night. Toilet was clean. Pleasant outlook onto an orchard at the back. Thanks Simon for a great stay.
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    Southport Bay Views
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    Ralph
    March 2025
    7 m Class B
    1 night at     Southport Bay Views
    Great site, spacious, grassed, water & power and reasonably dispersed. Camp kitchen looks good but was locked while we were there, but we didn’t need it.
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    Idle Valley
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    Graeme
    March 2025
    3 m pop-up camper
    Weekend Trip to     Idle Valley
    We only had a short stay at idle Valley but it’s a great place to camp Plenty of room heaps of room for kids and very quiet kangaroos come out at Dusk and the best thing is you will meet a rare thing these days a Gentlemen Gordon
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    Heimat Farmstay
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    Angus
    March 2025
    6 m Class B
    1 night at     Heimat Farmstay
    We loved our stay! The ensuite was clean and the site level. Gemma and Ben were both very generous with their time in showing us around their farm and letting us meet their animals. Highly recommend!
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    Site 4
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    Petah
    March 2025
    6 m travel trailer
    3 nights at     PC Campsites Taranna
    We enjoyed our stay. We were close to Port Arthur site and other features of Tasman Peninsula. Grateful to have dog friendly site offering all we needed. Thank you.
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    5 minute walk away
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    Alex
    March 2025
    11 m pop-up camper
    With kids
    Weekend Trip to     Clifton Beach Coastal Escape
    Knowing that you can come back from the beach or anywhere and just relax
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    Site 4, behind camp kitchen
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    Marie
    February 2025
    7 m Class B
    1 night at     Southport Bay Views
    Great location, good camp kitchen (although we didn’t use). Excellent communication with Colin.
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    3 top caravan sites near Sandy Bay

    • Russell Falls Holiday Cottages
    • Russell Falls Holiday Cottages
    • Russell Falls Holiday Cottages
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    Russell Falls Holiday Cottages

    33 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · National Park, TAS
    Russell Falls Cottages at the entrance to Mt Field National Park offer self-contained, self-catering accommodation suitable for couples and families. Four spacious cottages – each set a comfortable distance apart on a beautiful piece of paradise . Also offering six Riverside fully insulated warm Camping Pods with comfortably made beds with electric blankets. Camping sites also available. The property is surrounded by the Tyenna River and has an abundant of wildlife such as padymelons, possums, platypus and other wildlife are frequently seen especially our resident echidna who wonders happily around the property. A footbridge across the river leads directly to Mount Field National Park, with the National Park Visitor’s Centre and Cafe, the Charles Marriott Shelter (BBQ facilities and children’s playground), and Russell Falls minutes walk away. The path passes through temperate tree fern rainforest, populated by glow worms. A minimum three nights stay is recommended as this area has so much to offer- Mt Fields walks and water falls- Junee caves- styx valley and land of the Giants- Strathgordon dam-creepy crawly walk-Lake Dobson- Rail track ride- Maydena adventure hub- Tassie bound adventures and you will need time to relax and enjoy Russell Falls cottages and the peaceful river, rain forest and birdlife.
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    • PC Campsites Taranna
    • PC Campsites Taranna
    • PC Campsites Taranna
    91%
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    PC Campsites Taranna

    8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · Taranna, TAS
    Situated on the Arthur highway, walking distance to the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, Taranna Chocolate Factory and 15 minutes from McHenry Distillery is this small lovely flat block with 3 tent/caravan/motor home sites. Just 5 minutes drive to the Lavender Cafe and 9 minutes to the Port Arthur historic site. This is a great little stopover, for those who need a cheap, easy place to stay. Toilet and power is available upon request. Campers are asked to take all their waste and rubbish with them on departure.
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    • Southport Bay Views
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    • Southport Bay Views
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    Southport Bay Views

    5 sites · RVs1 acre · Southport, TAS
    Located in Southport, 15 minutes south of Dover, this is a great place to base yourself and explore the local region and all it has to offer. We are located within walking distance to the beach (250m), and the wharf (500m, and a great spot for fishing), and a short drive to Southport Tavern with take away shop 1.3kms (great meals). There are also plenty of good bush walks in the area - Adamsons Falls, South Cape Track, Duckhole Lake and Hastings Caves. The thermal pools are also close by! Camping here is for self-contained campers only, for those that have their own toilet. All waste is to be taken when you leave. We offer five-level grass sites with easy access. Four have power and water hook-ups and one site with it close by. There is an enclosed campers kitchen, with hot water, gas BBQ, and a wood heater. Contact the Host should you require further details.
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    AU$19.80
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    Caravan camping with full hookups near Sandy Bay guide

    Overview

    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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