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Manuka Campground looking at toilet block, Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area
Manuka Campground

Arthur-Pieman camping

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  • Access friendly
  • Barbecues
  • Boat ramp
  • Campfires permitted
  • Camping
  • Caravan access
  • Dogs on leads are permitted
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Park ranger
  • Parking
  • Scuba diving
  • Short walk
  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming
  • Toilets
  • Visitor centre

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    Fees:

    Pricing from 3 November 2026

    ​​Campground sites
    		​Pricing - from 3 November 2026 
    (Per night, per site)
    ​Arthur River Campgrounds
    		​$18.00 
    ​Bush Campgrounds
    		​$18.00 

    Arthur River Campgrounds
    Manuka and Peppermint campgrounds​​

    Maximum stay 28 days

    Per site, maximum of 6 peoplePer night - Until 2 November 2026
    2 people (minimum fee)
    		​$15.00​
    ​Additional adults (per person)​
    		​$5.00
    ​Children
    		Free

    The Arthur River Campgrounds (Peppermint and Manuka) have flushing toilets. There are no powered sites. ​​

    ​​​​Visitors are advised to bring sufficient water with them as water supply at all Arthur River Campgrounds cannot be guaranteed. There is no treated water in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. All local water in Arthur River (when available) should be boiled for 3 minutes or treated before drinking. 

    Campfires are only permitted in an elevated fire pot (not provided). Campers wanting campfires should plan to bring their own elevated fire pot. Campfires are prohibited during seasonal fire bans. 


    Bush Campgrounds 
    Prickly Wattle, Nelson Bay, Camp Elsewhere and Stinking Beach Campgrounds​

    Maximum stay 28 days


    Per site, maximum of 6 peoplePer night - Until 2 November 2026
    2 people (minimum fee)
    		​$6.00
    ​Additional adults (per person)​
    		​$3.00
    ​Children
    		Free

    ​​​

    Bush Campgrounds are for self-contained campers only, with their own toileting facilities. The only exception to this is Prickly Wattle Campground, that has long drop toilets. Prickly Wattle is located approximately 1 kilometre south of Arthur River on Temma Road. Campers need to be fully self-sufficient when camping south of Prickly Wattle. ​​​​

    Visitors are advised to bring sufficient water with them as water supply at all Arthur River Campgrounds cannot be guaranteed. There is no treated water in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. All local water in Arthur River (when available) should be boiled for 3 minutes or treated before dr​inking. 

    Campfires are only permitted in an elevated fire pot (not provided). Campers wanting campfires should plan to bring their​ own elevated fire pot. Campfires are prohibited during seasonal fire bans. 


    Sandy Cape Bush Campgrounds 

    Sandy Cape Bush Camping fees for south of Temma (Big Eel, Greenes Creek, Pedder River and Sandy Cape) are included in the purchase of a Recreational Driver Pass.

    Sandy Cape Bush Campgrounds are for self-contained campers only, with their own toileting facilities. Campers need to be fully self-sufficient when camping south of Temma. 

    Visitors are advised to bring sufficient water with them as water supply at all Arthur River Campgrounds cannot be guaranteed. There is no treated water in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. All local water in Arthur River (when available) should be boiled for 3 minutes or treated before drinking. ​​

    Campfires are only permitted in an elevated fire pot (not provided). Campers wanting campfires should plan to bring their​ own elevated fire pot. Campfires are prohibited during seasonal fire bans. ​

    Use existing sites and leave campgrounds as you found them; camping outside of designated areas may impact on highly sensitive natural and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage sites. 

    Bookings:

    No bookings are taken. 

    Campgrounds are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Payments can be made at Arthur River Visitor Centre (9:00am - 4:00pm, 7 days a week). 24-hour payment options are available outside of these hours at Arthur River Visitor Centre (cash and card payments) or at the Couta Rocks intersection (card payments only). 

    A booking system is coming in late 2026. Please check this site for updates before going to the campground.​

    About

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​There are three campgrounds with toilet facilities in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. Manuka and Peppermint are located close to the Parks and Wildlife Visitor Centre​​ on Arthur River Road. ​ Prickly Wattle can be found approximately 1 kilometre south of Arthur River, on Temma Road. All local water should be boiled for 3 minutes or treated before drinking. ​

    There are a number of bush campground sites along the coast. Visitors are advised ​to bring sufficient water with them. Use existing sites and leave the campground as you found it; camping outside of designated areas may impact on highly sensitive natural and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage sites.

    ​The Peppermint and Manuka Campgrounds have access friendly, flushable toilet facilities. Take care on grassy areas. ​

    From the north: The Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area begins just south of the township of Marrawah, where the C214 heads south towards Arthur River and beyond. 

    From the south: From Corinna, Norfolk Road (C249) travels along the eastern boundary of the Conservation Area. Norfolk Road is unsealed and conditions may vary. To travel on to Arthur River, continue until the C249 reaches the C214. Turn left at this intersection to travel towards Couta Rocks on the coast and follow the sealed road north along the coast to Arthur River. 

    At Corinna a vehicle barge crosses the Pieman River. The service operates on demand between 9:00am - 5:00pm in winter and 9:00am - 7:00pm in summer. Phone Corinna on (03) 6446 1170 for details and load limits. 

    T​he main roads from Corinna through to Marrawah are passable by 2WD with standard clearance. Access roads to the coastal areas of Temma, Couta Rocks, Sarah Anne Rocks, Nelson Bay, Bluff Hill Point and West Point / Nungu are unsealed and conditions vary. 

    Th​​ere is no access for 2WD vehicles to the southern coastal section of the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area south of Temma. 

    Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

    ​There is one small takeaway store at Arthur River (limited opening hours during winter). To the north of the Conservation Area, Marrawah General Store stocks supplies as well as fuel (unleaded and diesel). 

    Smithton is the main service town for Arthur River, 63km away. 

    ​There is a maximum​ number of six people allowed per camp site.​

    There are several accommodation options available at Arthur River. Contact the Smithton Visitor Centre on (03) 6413 5333.

    The Arthur River Parks and Wildlife Service Visitor Centre is open daily 9:00am to 4:00pm. There are 24-hour payment options outside of these hours. These 24-hour facilities are located at the Arthur River Parks and Wildlife Service Visitor Centre (card and cash payments) and at the Couta Rocks Road turn-off, at the intersection of Temma Road and Rebecca Road (card payments only).​​

    If you are planning to 4WD in the Arthur-Pieman you are required to have an APCA Recreational Drivers Pass​. When camping south of Temma, camping fees are included in the purchase of a Recreational Drivers Pass. 

    Campers need to be fully​ self-sufficient when camping south of Prickly Wattle. ​

    Rubbish

    No rubbish facilities are available in Arthur River. Please take all rubbish away with you. 

    Campfires

    Campfires are prohibited during seasonal fire bans. For campfire safety and how to check whether any restrictions are in place visit our Campfires and Fire Bans web page.

    At all other times elevated fire pots are required for all camping areas in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. The elevated fire pots are not provided and campers wanting a campfire must bring their own. 

    Other things to note:

    • Never leave your campfire unattended.

    • Bring your own water and firewood. Wood may only be collected from the beaches. Fallen wood in the Conservation Area should not be taken.

    • It is best to have a fuel stove with you for cooking, as restrictions can change. 

    • For the safety of everyone - completely extinguish your campfire before you leave and ensure no hot coals remain. Remember - Soak it. Stir it. Soak it again. 

    More information

    ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our Know Before You Go web page.