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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:
    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

    Cancellations:
    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. ​
    Bookings:

     ​A ballot is drawn in early August to allocate sites for the summer season (18 December – 10 February) and also Easter. Only one entry per family/group is allowed for Christmas and another may be entered for Easter. Maximum stay during this period is 10 nights for up to 6 people, per site. Notification of the ballot draw will be as soon as possible after the draw, usually within two weeks.​

    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.

    Maximum length of stay is 14 nights for up to 6 people, per site. Notify the visitor centre if you plan to arrive a day late. All bookings not taken up by the first night will be deemed a no-show and cancelled. 

    Contact the Freycinet Visitor Centre on 03 6256 7004 or Freycinet@parks.tas.gov.au​ to enquire about availability and bookings outside the ballot period. (There is no online booking system.)

    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.  

    During Summer and Eater camping in Freycinet is very popular. A ballot system operates for camping between 18 December and 10 February and at Easter. During these times there is a maximum 10 night stay.  Outside of these times there is a maximum 14 night stay. 

    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.

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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.

    • May - November 9am to 4pm
    • ​December -April 8am to 5pm

    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.

    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.