Heron Cove, Bruny Island

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30 reviews

· Apollo Bay, Tasmania · 9 acres

Hosted by Dennis And Georgina T.

RV/tent site

· 10 guests max

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

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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.

RV 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

Follow the

Leave it better

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% Recommend33 ratings · 30 reviews

Gavin C.

4 reviews

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· March 2025

A little slice of paradise!

22 ft travel trailer

A picturesque, peaceful stay. We stayed for 5 days in this amazing place surrounded by some very curious wallabies, potaroos and assorted bird life. Beautiful views of trees, water and sky. Lots of opportunities to kayak and bush walk in the surrounding area. Possibly the best Hipcamp we have stayed at!

Ellen D.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

19 ft travel trailer

Absolutely outstanding. Peace & quiet with fantastic views and wildlife. Didn’t want to leave. Good level & clear site to set up on. Great hosts.

Georgina M.

6 reviews

Recommends

· February 2025

22 ft travel trailer · With kids

This spot is absolutely stunning! Thanks you Dennis and Georgina for sharing it! Peaceful, private and unspoilt. Great twitching in the morning and lots of friendly wildlife. We had hardly any wind when we were there so the cove was lovely and serene. Be prepared for a couple of tight-ish corners on the property if towing a caravan and of course gravelly hills to get there, but worth the trip!

Renee D.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

Tent

We loved our stay at Heron Cove, it was a highlight on our trip of Tassie. Dennis and Georgina were lovely, and the wildlife at the site was amazing. Very grateful to have had such a beautiful spot to ourselves, with quolls and potoroos running around our tent. Thanks heaps!

Ashleigh J.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

19 ft Class A

We loved our night here, it is a single campsite so you’ll have it all to yourself. The house is nearby but still felt private. The site is right near the water and was beautiful despite bad weather. Dennis was very friendly and helpful.

Janice J.

14 reviews

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· February 2025

Amazing campsite

22 ft travel trailer · With kids

We really loved our 2 night stay at Heron Cove. A perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. We were a bit nervous about the driveway in as we are a full height 19.6ft (9m full length) caravan. Was no issue - just took it slow and we could easily navigate between the trees. Potaroos and quoll came out at night which was so special. Highly recommend. Thanks so much for opening up your site to campers 😊

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