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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
  • Horse riding
  • Kayaking
  • Park ranger
  • Parking
  • Scuba diving
  • Short walk
  • Showers (cold)
  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming
  • Toilets
  • Visitor centre

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    Caravan/Campervan    Tent   
    Fees:

    ​​​Serv​iced sites (per site, pe​r night)​
    Manuka and Peppermint campgrounds (max 6 people per site)​

    ​​Two adults​
    		 ​Additional adults​​​​Children 5-17 years​ ​Educational groups​​
    ​​​Short-term stay​ ​
    ​​​$15.00​​​$5.00​​Free​​​$2.50
    ​​​Long-term stay (up to 7 nights)​ ​ ​
    ​​​$55.00​​​$20.00
    		​​Free​​​$10.00


    Un-serviced sites (per ​​sit​e, p​er night)
    Nelson Bay, Stinking Beach, Prickly Wattle and Camp Elsewhere campgrounds​ (max 6 people per site)​

    ​​Two adults​​​ ​Additional adults​​​​Children 5-17 years​ ​Educational groups​​
    ​​​Short-term stay
    ​​​$6.00​​​$3.00​​Free​​​$2.00
    ​​​Long-term stay (up to 7 nights)​ ​ ​
    ​​​$30.00​​​$10.00​​Free N/​A​
    ​

    Camping fees for south of Temma are included in the purchase of a Recreational Drivers Pass.
    Concession cardholder discount is available​​ for long-term camping only.​

    Bookings:

    Bookings are not required​. 

    About

    ​There are three serviced campgrounds with toilet facilities in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. Manuka and Peppermint both have water on site and 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 un-serviced sites along the coast with access to limited fresh water. 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 road heads south towards Arthur River and beyond.

    From the south: From Corinna, the Western Explorer (C249) leads to the junction of the C214. Turn left to travel to Couta Rocks on the coast. At Corinna a vehicle barge crosses the Pieman River. The service operates on demand between 9am-5pm in winter and 9am-7pm in summer. Phone Corinna on (03) 6446 1170 for details.

    Conventional vehicles can travel along the main arterial roads from Corinna through to Couta Rocks, and from Marrawah through to Temma. Access roads to the coast and from the Couta Rocks intersection to Temma are gravel and condition varies.

    There is no access for conventional vehicles to the southern part of the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area past Temma​.​

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    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 are two small stores at Arthur River supplying basic grocery lines, ice, some hot food, fishing gear and bait. The nearest fuel outlets are the Redpa General Store or Marrawah General Store to the north of the conservation area.

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

    ​​​Campfires are only permitted at designated campgrounds within designated fireplaces. Campfires are prohibited during seasonal fire restrictions. Never leave your campfire unattended - it is prohibited. For campfire safety and how to check whether any restrictions are in place see Campfires and fire restrictions.​

    Always check local signage for campfire restrictions before lighting a campfire. Bring your own water and firewood.  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 depart and ensure no hot coals remain.  Remember - Soak it. Stir it. Soak it again.​

    Please take all rubbish away with you.

    There are some firepots available throughtout the APCA, however they are limited and it is advised to bring your own. No fires are to be lit on the ground under any circumstances. Wood may only be collected from the beaches, fallen wood should not be taken.​ Visitors are encouraged to bring their own firewood. 

    There are several accommodation options available at Arthur River. Contact the Stanley Visitor Centre (which services the area) on 1300 138 229​.​

    The office is open daily 9:30am to 4pm. If the office is closed, there is a 24 hour self-registration of camping fees located at the Couta Rocks Road intersection or at the front porch area of the ​Arthur River Parks and Wildlife Service Office.

    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 completely self-sufficient when camping south of Prickly Wattle. 

    ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.