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Richardsons Beach camping area
Richardsons Beach camping area

Richardsons Beach, Honeymoon Bay and Ranger Creek camping

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  • Access friendly
  • Barbecues
  • Boat ramp
  • Camping
  • Caravan access
  • Fishing
  • Fuel stove only
  • Kayaking
  • Park ranger
  • Picnic facilities
  • Short walk
  • Showers (cold)
  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming
  • Toilets

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

    ​From 3 N​ovember 2026

    ​​Tent site​​​
    unpowered

    ​RV site​
    powered

    Richardsons Beach and ​​Ranger Creek​​​​​
    Maximum of 6 people

    $24.00

    $35.00

    Honeymoon Bay
    Maximum of 6 people

    $18.00
    ​

    NA

    ​

    Until 2 November 2026
    Richardsons Beach, Honeymoon Ba​​y and ​​Ranger Creek​​​​​

    ​Tent site​​​
    unpowered

    RV site​
    powered

    2 people (minimum fee)

    $13.00

    $16.00

    Each additional ​adult (18+)

    $5.00

    $7.00

    Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge)

    $2.50

    $3.50

    Family (2 adults, 3 children)

    $16.00

    $22.00


    Maximum stay is 14 days

    Cancellations:
    For booked stays up to 2 November 2026, cancellations made with 7 or more days notice will incur a cancellation fee of 25% of payment. Cancellations made with 1 to 6 days notice will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of payment. There is no refund for a no-show or cancellation on arrival. ​

    For stays from 3 November 2026, cancellations less than five (5) days from arrival are ineligible for a refund.  Cancellations between five (5) and 30 days from arrival are eligible for a 75% refund.  Cancellations more than 30 days from arrival are eligible for 100% refund.​
    Bookings:

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

    Currently a bal​lot is drawn in early August to allocate camp sites for: 

    • the summer season (18 December – 10 February)
    • Easter

    Outside of the ballot season, campsites can be pre-booked through the visitor centre. Full payment is required upon booking. Outside opening hours, booking and other details can be found on the display board outside the visitor centre.

    From 18 December to 10 February there is a maximum stay of 10 nights. Outside of this period a miximum 14 night stay applies.

    Contact the Freycinet Visitor Centre on 03 6256 7004 or Freycinet@parks.tas.gov.au​ to enquire about availability and bookings.

    The camping areas are close by the visitor centre.

    About

    Freycinet National Park’s campground is along the small coastal strip of Richardsons Beach and the granite knoll of Honeymoon Bay.  

    ​Richardsons Beach Campground (next to the visitor centre) has:

    • accessible toilets
    • powered and unpowered sites

    Powered sites – any vehicle based camping (campsites 1-18) 

    These hardened campsites protect the fragile coast. They will fit a small caravan, camper trailer, rooftop tent or campervan no longer than 18 foot. 

    These sites have:

    • power
    • potable wate,
    • grey water disposal
    • an amenities block with two-dollar coin operated hot water showers

    Sand dune sites (campsites 19-45)

    These campsites are for tents only. They are clearly marked in the foredune vegetation. 

    Each site has:

    • parking for one vehicle
    • a shared a track to the beach.

    They are in easy reach of:

    • potable water
    • flushing toilets
    • cold showers.

    Limited sites are available at these sites over winter.

    Honeymoon Bay sites (campsites 46-52)

    These sites are individual, tent-only campsites on a granite knoll overlooking Honeymoon Bay. The sites are only open over summer holidays and at Easter. 

    You will need to walk about 100 metres to use:

    • electric barbecues
    • picnic tables, non-treated water
    • toilets

    Freycinet is a Fuel Stove Only area as it is very dry and sensitive to fire. Gas and fuel stoves can be used except on days of Total Fire Ban. On these days no naked flames of any sort can be used, including gas and fuel stoves . The electric barbecues at Ranger Creek and Honeymoon Bay picnic areas can be used for cooking on these days.

    Recycling and rubbish bins are found near the powered sites. There is no laundry facilities or black water disposal. The nearest black water dump point is at Bicheno or Swansea.​



    Freycinet Campground Map A4​

    Honeymoon Bay to Richardsons Beach Campsites

    ​​​​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.

    ​

    ​​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 from 9am to 4pm with friendly staff on hand to assist with enquiries.​

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

    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.

    Wildlife

    Wildlife such as possums are attracted to food and may investigate unattended bags or gear. To help protect your belongings and encourage natural behaviour, store food securely and keep an eye on your gear. See our Caring for Wildlife​ page for more information.

    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.


    More information

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