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Views of the a white Sandy beach and blue water can be seen from the Friendly Beaches campsite.
Friendly Beaches campsite, Freycinet National Park

Friendly Beaches camping
(Isaacs Point)

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Alerts for Friendly Beaches camping (Isaacs Point)

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Planned event: Freycinet Helicopter Operations - Planned Event
Applies from 30/5/2023

On 30 May 2023 the Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) will be carrying out helicopter operations from the old quarry site at Freycinet National Park to complete the annual service of remote toilets at Schouten Island, Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach campsites. 

If the weather is unsuitable for flying on 30 May, then 31 May is the planned backup day. 

Operations involve the use of a helicopter to fly out and replace sealed toilet 'pods' and composted waste. The waste is then transferred to an appropriate waste processing facility.

During operations, there will be an increase in vehicle traffic movement on Malunna Road, The Fisheries. 

The Parks and Wildlife Service ask visitors to the National Park and residents of the Fisheries to comply with staff and contractor directions during these operations. Some walking track access may be delayed briefly during operations.

The Parks and Wildlife Service is committed to providing a safe and quality experience for visitors to our reserves.

For further information contact Freycinet National Park on 6256 7000 or freycinet@parks.tas.gov.au

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Last reviewed 23/5/2023 01:28 PM

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  • Camping
  • Caravan access
  • Fishing
  • Fuel stove only
  • Short walk
  • Swimming
  • Toilets

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A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
Tent    Caravan/Campervan   
Fees:

There is no camping charge.

Bookings:

​No bookings are required. 

The turn-off is approximately 19km before the Coles Bay township and the main Freycinet National Park entrance.

About

​​​At Friendly Beaches, basic camping is available at Isaacs Point on a first-in, first-served basis for a maximum of 14 nights. Campsites are tucked between th​e​ coastal scrub, with a range of sites suitable for tents, campervans and caravans.

Here, the endless stretches of white sandy beach are perfect for long walks, while the ocean entices swimmers and surfers. Fish off the beaches or the rocks and enjoy the ever-changing colours of the granite in the fading evening light. 

Isaacs Point has pit toilets but no fresh water. 

Freycinet is a Fuel Stove Only Area​ as it is very dry and vulnerable to fire. No fires are allowed in the National Park. Gas and fuel stoves may be used except on days of Total Fire Ban, when no naked flames of any sort, including gas and fuel stoves, are allowed in the open.​

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​​​​The park is about 2.5 to 3 hours from either Launceston or Hobart. Turn off the Tasman Highway (A3) onto the Coles Bay Road (C302), 12km south of Bicheno.

The turn-off to the Friendly Beaches section of the park is via a gravel road about 9km after leaving the Tasman Highway (A3).

The main park entrance and Freycinet Visitor Centre are accessed by driving straight through the Coles Bay township, 28km from the highway on a sealed road.​

You can also access the park by public transport or tours.


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.

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​​Freycinet Visitor Centre

​​​The visitor centre is located within the main entrance to the park and introduces the region’s natural and cultural heritage through creative displays. The centre is open daily with friendly staff on hand to assist with enquiries.

  • ​January-December 9am to 4pm

The shop at the visitor centre sells a range of products, including park passes, postcards, souvenirs, outdoor equipment, clothing and an extensive range of natural history books.

Seasonal activities, including guided walks and presentations, are run during peak seasons.

Drinking water

Please note that drinking water is scarce in the National Park. Refill your water bottles from the visitor centre’s filtered/chilled water station. Taps are also located at Honeymoon Bay and the Wineglass Bay Walking Tracks Car Park.

Facilities 

Electric barbecues, picnic tables and toilets are located at Honeymoon Bay and Ranger Creek. Toilets are also available at the Walking Tracks Car Park.

​Drones are not permitted to be used within Tasmanian national parks or reserves.

Please take all your rubbish out when you leave.



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