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Camp Sites and Caravan Parks in The Convict Trail

Richmond

Richmond Tourist Park

48 Middle Tea Tree Rd, Richmond
Website
Ph. (03) 6260-2192

Coordinates -42.738082, 147.424289

$$ - Dogs OK. Great little park, nice owners and the amenities were spotless, free Wi-Fi. Short walk into town. You can have a fire.

Campania

FREE - No dogs. Max 24 hrs., water, BBQ. Great toilets that are well lit throughout the night, good BBQ and also can have a fire. Has everything, just without show. Located just behind a primary school in Campania.

Sorell

Sorell Self-Contained - RV Stopover

Montagu St. Sorell

Coordinates -42.783991, 147.556246

 

$ - Dogs OK Self contained only. Max. 7 hr. stay. Great park. Honesty box, pay at covered area at park. Use as base and see the sights. Probably overpriced at $7 per night. Locals make one welcome but it really only has a dump point and water


Bream Creek

Bream Creek - Camp Site

285 Bream Creek Rd Bream Creek

Coordinates -42.801437, 147.836303

 

FREE Self contained only. It's a free farm-stay. Australian people are just great, but don't use the water! Very difficult to find drinking water/

Hidden Lake

Hidden Lake Camp Site

Lot 1 White Hill Road, Forcett
 Website Ph. 0417308069
Coordinates -42.782686, 147.730929

$$ Dogs OK. $10 per person per night for self sufficient camping. Book a Horse Trail Ride for FREE camping

Primrose Sands

Primrose Sands RSL - Camp Site

415 Primrose Sands Road, Primrose Sands
Website
 Ph.03 62655655

Coordinates -42.886261, 147.669547

 

$ - Dogs OK. Great place for a base with power for only $7.50 a night! Staff and locals were very friendly and welcoming. Depending how long your extension lead is you may be near the smokers area which can be a bit loud on some nights. Lovely meals for under $20.


Dunally

Dunalley Hotel Campsite

Arthur Hwy. Dunalley
Ph. (03) 6253 5101

Coordinates -42.893344, 147.806006

 

FREE - Dogs OK. Great spot behind the pub - lots of room for big rigs as well as small campers. No shade but good for solar. Great water view. Porta-loo provided for use during the night.

Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach Holiday Spot - Camp Site

3532 Arthur Highway, Murdunna
Ph (03) 62535257

Coordinates -42.917927, 147.82419

 

$ - Dogs OK, Self contained. Fantastic camping spot, stayed for 2 nights. Very new and clean facilities, better than some caravan parks. Friendly and welcoming owners and excellent value, with a lovely view.


Taranna

Taranna Cottages & S/C Vans - Camp Site

corner arthur highway & nubeena road.
Website
 Ph. (03) 6250 3436

Coordinates -43.063013, 147.862228

 

$$ - Dogs OK, self contained, Rural setting in lush pastures, plenty of space, close to all peninsula cultural and natural attractions. Friendly hosts, provided local tourism info. Bonus cafe serves GREAT coffee and has an historical interpretive museum. A must see if you appreciate history. Great value.

Port Arthur

Port Arthur Holiday Park Caravan Park

Garden Point, Port Arthur
Website
1800 607 057

Coordinates -43.131863, 147.856631

 

$$ - No dogs. Beautiful setting, lovely private sites.

Great facilities, clean amenities. Friendly staff and wildlife, nice camp kitchen, pizza oven, clean amenities and great host.

White Beach

White Beach Caravan Park
128 White Beach Rd, White Beach
reception@whitebeachtouristpark.com.au
(03) 6250-2142

$$ - No dogs. A great little park! Clean facilities, free showers (on timer, but that was no issue), BBQ's, a great playground for the kids and just a few steps away from a beautiful white, sandy beach.





















































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