Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Conveniently located between Launceston and Devonport, Buckbill Banks Camping offers a beautiful, level camping area overlooking Quamby Brook Creek.
The 35-acre property offers views of Quamby Bluff, and various options to explore and relax. Find yourself a nice quiet spot, where you can enjoy peace and quiet. Although we take several bookings at once, you are guaranteed a secluded nook, there is plenty of space.
There is a wood fired hot tub beside the creek, which all campers have access to. Imagine star gazing from the hot tub of an evening, or enjoying a morning soak whilst keeping your eyes peeled for the resident platypus in their natural habitat! Firewood is provided for the hot tub, you may buy wood on site for your individual campfires. The hot Tub is not for wild parties, but to relax and view the native wild life, quietly watch the platypus in their natural environment.
Please note, we accept one camper trailer/caravan per booking. If you are traveling in a group with multiple caravans, you will need to book multiple sites - but will still be able to camp close together although we dont allow big noisy, disruptive groups anymore! The property has good access for all types of vehicles.
Duckbill Banks Camping offers a serene escape with its picturesque creekside setting and the much-loved hot tub as a standout feature. Most reviews rave about the tranquility and the hosts' hospitality, with guests frequently spotting wildlife like platypus and wallabies. However, some guests mentioned disturbances from dirt bikes nearby, which slightly marred the peaceful experience for a few. Overall, the campsite is praised for its spacious sites and the relaxing atmosphere it provides.
Hot tub was nice but the owners or someone from the property was hooning around on dirt bikes late into the evening each night. I'm not talking just riding around to check on animals, full on revving it up and down repeatedly for at least an hour each night. To top it off, across the creek is a forestry road where heaps of people use it to access dirt bike trails. Kinda ruined the serenity. Apart from that, nice setup, good little creek.
What a special place Duckbill is to spend a night or two. We camped right on the creek, and had the place to ourselves. It was quiet and picturesque, clean and well appointed. The hot tub was divine, the perfect place for a glass of wine while watching the platypus after putting the kid to bed. We loved this stay,.and would recommend it to everyone.
This is as without doubt THE BEST campsite we have ever stayed at. Back to nature at its best. A large camping area with only a few other campers so we all had loads of space. We had a wonderful friendly welcome from Tamika when we arrived who followed us down to our camping spot (we booked the more expensive secluded area with its own hot tub) to fire up the wood fired hot tub for us. We had a few dips in the tub each evening over a few hours as it stays hot for so long, with a beer whilst looking up at the stars and listening to the wallabies bounce by, and the devils fighting in the forest. Sadly the platypus didn’t make an appearance but this in no way spoilt an amazing two days. Thank you to Tamika and Bert for creating such an amazing paradise for us to enjoy. You shouldn’t hesitate to visit here, but also please don’t tell everyone. Almost feel we need to keep this a special secret.
Location
Osmaston, Tasmania, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Palawa First Nations according to
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Duckbill Banks Camp & Hot Tub - Hipcamp in Osmaston, Tasmania