Christmas Camping Ballot Freycinet National Park
Every year, the National Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania operates a camping ballot for people wanted to camp at Freycinet National Park for the period 18 December to 10 February and also over Easter. As the summer holiday period is a very popular time to visit Tasmania, and given that the Freycinet National Park (Wineglass Bay) and Coles Bay area is a very popular tourist destination, it is necessary to have a ballot as demand outstrips supply. Many, many mainland and local visitors alike attempt to go camping at Freycinet over this period without undertaking the requisite planning only to find that camping is impossible. If you 100% plan to visit this area and the Summer holiday or Easter period is the only time you can visit, we always recommend that people book a commercial caravan park at least 6-9 months before travelling. We can’t stress enouygh how popular this part of Tasmania is at most times, let alone over Christmas.
For the non-ballot period, bookings for campsites can be pre-booked through the Freycinet Visitor Centre and full payment is required to hold the campsite. Outside of the Ballot period the maximum length of stay is 14 nights. Each site can accommodate up to 6 people. Please notify the Visitor Centre if you plan to arrive a day late. All bookings not taken up by the first night will be deemed a no show and cancelled (cancellation fees will apply).
The ballot details apply to the Freycinet National Park Campgrounds as per the following information:
Freycinet National Park’s campground are located in a small coastal strip along the dunes of Richardsons Beach and the granite knoll of Honeymoon Bay. All campsites are literally metres from the waters’ edge and safe, but unpatrolled beaches. The Freycinet National Park has a Visitor Centre, gift shop and an outdoor theatre. During summer a Discovery Ranger provides a range of activities for visitors including activities for kids. There are day use areas, located at Ranger Creek and Honeymoon Bay, with electric barbecues and toilets. The local township of Coles Bay has general stores, petrol, ice and gas bottle refills. Each campsite has space for one vehicle only.
The campsites covered by the ballot are as follows:
The Ballot closes strictly at Entries close at 4pm, 31 July - NO EXCEPTIONS
- RV Sites Campsites 1-18a : hardened camping sites that protect the fragile coast allowing for small 6m (18ft) caravans and campervans. Their close proximity to Richardsons Beach allows easy access via the 2 tracks. They have power, potable water, grey water disposal and access to an amenities block. The closest towns with black water disposal facilities are Bicheno (to the north) and Swansea (to the south). Each site is approximately 7 x 4 metres.
- The Tent Sites Campsites 19-45 are individual tent only camping nodes clearly delineated in the fore-dune vegetation. Each site shares a track to the beach and is within easy reach of potable water. The nearby amenity blocks have cold water showers along with hooks to hang solar showers from. Each site is approximately 6 x 7 metres.
- Honeymoon Bay Campsites 46-52 are individual tent sites perched upon a granite knoll overlooking Honeymoon Bay. These sites are some walk from the amenities where there is a potable water tap. Sites 51 and 52 have steep, slippery driveways better suited to 4WD vehicles and require a long
Please note, if you are successful in the ballot you will also need to purchase a National Parks Pass.
For further information, please contact the following:
Contact Details
Email: Freycinet@parks.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6256 7004
National Park Entry Fees apply in addition to camping fees. https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au/
