Robin Cartledge's Tasmanian Travel Guide

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...

Devonport Mersey Bluff Caravan Park 41 Bluff Road, Devonport (03) 64248655 Located at 41 Bluff Road, Devonport (TAS 7310), the Mersey Bluff Caravan Park offers a scenic coastal stay at the tip of the Mersey Bluff headland overlooking the mouth of the Mersey River and Bass Strait. It’s right by the beach, the location is a standout, with easy access to walking and cycling tracks, the nearby skate-park, and the bluff lookout.  Facilities include powered and unpowered sites, an amenities block with showers, toilets & laundry, BBQ and picnic areas, and pets are welcome. Bay View Holiday Village 2–12 North Caroline Street, East Devonport (03) 6427 0499 Sitting right on the waterfront, with views of Bass Strait and the entrance of the Mersey River in East Devonport, Bay View Holiday Village offers a relaxed seaside base ideal for travellers exploring the region.  Accommodation options span from budget cabins to modern 1- and 2-bedroom self-contained deluxe cabins, p...