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    Heron Cove, Bruny Island

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    36 reviews
     · Apollo Bay, Tasmania · 9 acres
    Hosted by Dennis And Georgina T.
    RV/tent site
    · 10 guests max
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    Amazing views
    Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
    Family-friendly
    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
    Dennis and Georgina is a Star Host
    Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
    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.
    Vehicle details
    Travel trailers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed
    There is plenty of room to manouver your van
    Vehicles under 22 feet allowed
    Large handstand area provides plenty of room to manoeuvre
    Pull-through site
    Large handstand area provides plenty of room to manoeuvre
    Accommodates slideouts
    Large handstand area provides plenty of room to manoeuvre
    Surface type: Loose Gravel
    Large hardstand area for easy parking
    Surface levelness: Flat
    Large hardstand area for easy parking
    No Fifth wheels
    There is plenty of room to manouver your van
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
    No sewage hookup
    No TV hookup
    Generators not allowed
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
    10 guests max
    Campfires allowed
    Firepit. While a fire pit is provided please bring your own wood (or we can provide some for $TBA per bag). The collection of fallen timber is not allowed.
    No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
    Toilet/disposal facilities are not provided so you will need to be self-contained.
    No pets
    Potable water available
    Tap. Drinking water is drawn from the house tank so please use sparingly
    Picnic table present
    No showers
    Pack it out
    Cooking equipment absent
    No wifi
    Laundry absent
    Hot Tub absent
    No playground

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 2:00 PM
    Check out: Before 11:00 AM
    On arrival: Head straight to site
    Cancellation policy: Flexible
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 6 months out
    Park at listing
    No wheelchair access
    Max 2 vehicles
    2WD accessible
    Site is accessable via a graded gravel road
    During your trip
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    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
    Reviews
    100% Recommend40 Ratings · 36 reviews
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    Brad B.
    1 review
    Recommends
    · April 2025
    Tent · With kids
    An awesome site and friendly host. Beautiful scenery with the cove and private location.
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    Haley E.
    17 reviews
    Recommends
    · April 2025
    19 ft Class B
    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
    Recommends
    · April 2025
    So Peaceful!!!
    22 ft Class A
    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
    Recommends
    · April 2025
    22 ft travel trailer
    Excellent hosts, good location, use of Kayaks, close to ferry.
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    Glenn C.
    23 reviews
    Recommends
    · April 2025
    22 ft travel trailer
    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
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    9 night stay at Heron Cove
    19 ft Class A
    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!
    Location
    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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