Policemans Point Camping Bay Of Fires
Policemans Point is located on Tasmania’s sunny East Coast, close to Ansons Bay, Binalong Bay and app. 39 kilometres from St Helens. It is accessed from road number C843, 5 kilometres to the East of Ansons Bay. To access from the Southern end, take the Ansons Bay Road (C843) for a distance of just over 34 kilometres. You will then see a sign with the turnoff to Policemans Point displayed. If you are accessing Policemans Point from the Northern end, you also take the C843 – Ansons Bay Road – for a distance of 3 kilometres to the west of Ansons Bay, and then for a further distance of 5 kms to where you will see signs to this camping area. There are no costs to camp at Policeman’s Point, and no bookings can be made. A National Parks pass is not required, and dogs under control at all times are OK. The Southern side of Policemans Point offers good protection in coastal scrub, noting weather in this area can be changeable and harsh at all times of the year. This camping area is suitable for small campervans, camper trailers and caravans however you must bring all food, water and amenities. Please note the roads into Policeman’s Point are all gravel, and you need to take care – especially with big rigs. Once at the campsite, there are excellent camping options both immediately near the water and a little further back with good shelter, and well-grassed sites for tent camping. The toilets at Policeman’s Point are relatively new and very good. This site is very popular for fishing – extreme care should be taken if you are planning any water based activities at this campsite.
See also:
- Camping Cosy Corner North
- Camping Cosy Corner South
- Camping Grants Lagoon
- Camping Swimcart Beach
- Camping Jeanneret Beach
- Camping Sloop Reef
- Camping Big Lagoon
- Camping Mt William National Park
- Camping Moulting Bay
Policeman’s Point is in the Bay of Fires Conservation area, but is further away than the more popular sites and therefore an alternative if you are looking to perhaps get away from the crowds that often inhabit Bay of Fires or looking for a slightly different Tasmanian camping experience. Camping Bay Of Fires – a world-renowned, picturesque region of Tasmania north of the small coastal town of St. Helens on the far north-east coast of Tassie. At Bay Of Fires, you will find white sandy beaches, clear blue water and granite tinged with orange lichen. Bay Of Fires was given its name by Captain Tobias Furneaux in 1773 when fires were observed being burned by Aboriginals onshore. The area is famous for the range of beach and water activities offered plus bird-watching and walking which are popular in this area. If you are lucky you may spot a pod of dolphins close to the beach. There is a conservation area at the southern accessible from St Helens. Here you will find camping grounds along a 13-kilometre section of the road ending at private land known as The Gardens. Policemans Point is in the middle section of the Bay of Fires.
