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Semaphore Farm

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· Port Arthur, Tasmania
400 acres hosted by Adriana L.
8 Vehicle/Tent sites · 8 Caravan sites
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Best in Tasmania: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Romantic
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Total numbers at the site are kept below 45 people for a more peaceful experience. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Port Artur historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. We have many walking and bike trails through 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The campsite has spring water on tap, a hot shower, toilet, rustic camp kitchen, wood stove, gas BBQ, level sites, and a campfire when permitted. Tent sites are flexible so you can choose your own space within a 2-hectare area, while Level pad sites are limited. The Port Arthur Historic Site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance and Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave are only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks, including the Three Capes tracks, are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty. There is plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained).
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97% Recommend932 Ratings · 548 reviews
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Krystal T.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
Port Arthur’s secrets
Adriana’s property contains a lot of history. We were very pleased that Adriana took the time to visit the campsite and welcome all new campers . She provided a lovely story about how the campsite came to be and her and her husbands visions for the land they own. Please stop in, enjoy the campsite and it’s surrounds.
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Jeffrey N.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
Beautiful spot, close to Port Arthur, cape cruise and hiking trails. Owner is a lovely lady.
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Kingston L.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
Convenient area
16 ft Class A · Group trip ·
For an unpowered campsite, it is well maintained and open area for couples and small groups, would stop by again it is so close to port Arthur :) glad I found this campsite
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Emily P.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Tent camping
We had such a lovely time at the farm! Marian made you feel at home and there were beautiful views from all over the property. The camp shower and kitchen/fire area were excellent! Nice and close to everything. Will definitely be back.
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Sean I.
3 reviews
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· March 2025
This is second time already! Good place, good fire and kitchen, shower all good:)
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Karen S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Lovely owner and caretakers, enjoyed hearing the story of the history of it. Shower was amazing, great beach about a 2 min walk, close to all the attractions.
Location
Port Arthur, Tasmania, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Palawa and Paredarerme First Nations according to
To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Adriana L.

Joined in January 2020
Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 7 hours

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Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.