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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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Closed area: Friendly Beaches Isaacs Point campground and day use area closed
Applies from 31/10/2023

​​​​​​Due to extensive fire damage the Friendly Beaches Isaacs Point campground and day use area will be closed until further notice while works to stabilise the site and rebuild infrastructure takes place.

​The road and beach access track to a favoured surf location, just south of the Friendly Beaches campground closure, is now open for day use only. Towed vehicles are not permitted.​

Freycinet Air Tasmania, the airstrip at Friendly Beaches and Freycinet Experience are still operating as normal as are businesses within Coles Bay.  

Visitors to the East Coast are encouraged to choose alternative campgrounds such as Richardsons Beach and River and Rocks Campground for their stay.  

Last reviewed 5/12/2024 10:05 AM

Fire ban: Seasonal campfire bans are in place
Applies from 5/11/2024
​​​Campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves are banned in all parks and reserves in the King Island, Flinders, Dorset,  Break O’Day, Glamorgan-Spring Bay and Sorell local government areas.

Campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves are also banned in Narawntapu National Park.

This is a seasonal ban to reduce the risk of fire over summer.

​The map​ below shows all affected areas.  You can still use gas stoves and gas barbecues. 
A map of Tasmania highlighting areas where campfires are banned​
 Look out for these signs.



Please note: The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area are fuel stove only areas at all times of the year.

Last reviewed 12/11/2024 01:00 PM

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

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    Area closure. Full information in alert notice.
    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.