Robin Cartledge's Tasmanian Travel Guide

  Corinna Wilderness Camp Ground & Hotel Corinna Rd, Corinna (03) 6446 1170 sales@corinna.com.au -41.651494 145.077767 Some camping sites are available at Corinna, but are limited and booking is advised. Sites are unpowered and suitable for tents, camper trailers, motorhomes and caravans. Facilities include toilets and showers. Pets are not permitted. Savage River Overnighter Western Explorer Rd, Corinna -41.626639 145.07813 This is a free campground. It is accessible to RVs and camper trailers. Camping in tents is allowed. Lake Pieman Campground Pieman Rd, West Coast -41.731277 145.135891 This free campground offers swimming. It is accessible to RVs, camper trailers, caravans and big rigs and is dog friendly Granville Harbour Campground Farm Track, Granville Harbour -41.805422 145.028621 This campground offers swimming. It is dog friendly. It is accessible to motorbikes, RVs and camper trailers. Camping in tents is allowed. Rosebery Caravan...

  Sorell is located on the Tasman Highway at the junction with the Arthur Highway and is one of Tasmania's oldest towns, being first settled in 1808 as a small farming community and becoming an official township in 1821. The town features a broad range of shops and services as well as a large self contained RV campsite. There are a number of interesting heritage walks in Sorell and many old buildings from the colonial period have been preserved to the present day. These include: The Barracks - Built 1827, St Georges Church - Built in 1828 - Rebuilt 1884, The old Post Office - Built 1840, Pembroke Inn - Built in the 1840s, Scots Uniting Church - Built 1842, The Gordon Highlander Hotel - Opened 1844, Police Magistrates House - Built 1848, St Thomas Catholic Church - Built 1864, Pelham House (Originally a Maternity hospital and Doctors Surgery) - Built 1864, Sorell Antiques Centre (Originally a Library) - Built in 1861, Railway House/Terminal - Railway opened 1892 Video by: Elzbie...

  Did you know that, on average, 32 animals are killed every hour on Tasmanian roads? Common Wombat  'More animals die per kilometre on Tasmanian Roads than anywhere else in the world,' says Don Knowler, author of Riding the Devil's Highway. Roadkill Tas estimates that over 293,000 animals lose their lives on the road each year in Tasmania. That equals 32 killed animals per hour on average for the year!  Most wildlife is hit by vehicles between dusk and dawn. 50% of these animals die due to us humans driving faster than 80 km/h. What can I do if I accidentally hit an animal? Accidents can be avoided by driving cautiously and keeping an eye out for wildlife, but occasionally they simply happen.  In the event that you do hit an animal, there are a few things that you could do: Stop only if it is safe to do so. Take your time approaching the animal. If the animal is dead, remove it from the road to reduce the possibility that predators will also be hit by cars. It's b...

Deloraine Apex Caravan Park   51 West Parade, Deloraine Website   03 6362 1071. The historic village of Deloraine is situated on the banks of the Meander River. It features a picturesque grassy park surrounded by trees and shrubs, friendly caretakers, with town amenities within walking distance. Accommodation options include drive-through locations (fit for big RVs, caravans, and camper-trailers), powered sites, and unpowered sites. There are also tent sites available. Facilities: BBQs, camp kitchen, shower blocks, laundry, dump station. Note: Trains pass nearby and may disturb light sleepers, and the dump station is available onsite — handy if travelling with an RV. Deloraine RV Rest Area Off East Westbury Pl, Deloraine -41.522137, 146.662115 The area  offers a budget-friendly overnight stop for self-contained recreational vehicles. It is managed by the local council and requires a permit for stays. The permit is around A$3 per night , and obtained from the lo...

New Norfolk Caravan Park 1 Page Avenue, New Norfolk 0455 612 812 -42.775307 147.066323 Located just 36 km north-west of Hobart in the historic town of New Norfolk, this riverside park is a comfortable base for exploring the Derwent Valley region. It sits on the banks of the River Derwent and offers a good mix of amenities for both tent camping and RV/caravan stays, plus a couple of self-contained cabins. Facilities include camp kitchen, barbecue area, laundry, and showers. Its scenic riverside setting is an easy walk into town, plus there is a nearby walking track through wetlands to Tynwald Park where you can spot wildlife such as platypus and wild ducks.  Left of Field Camping Gardens 2440 Gordon River Rd, National Park -42.689506 146.71674 Open 24 hours 0418 136 434 adrian@leftoffield.net.au Left of Field Camping Gardens sits on the doorstep of Mount Field National Park and offers a quirky and charming campsite mixed with garden-style ambience. What makes it s...