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Closed area: All parks and reserves closed
From 26/3/2020, last reviewed 31/3/2020

​​​​​Following advice from the Tasmania Department of Health and Tasmanian Government that our community should limit non-essential travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, the PWS has closed all national parks, reserves and campgrounds until further notice.

The PWS is calling on Tasmanians to support the national effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 and stay home during this time. 

From midnight Thursday 26 March, PWS is temporarily closing all national parks, reserves, campgrounds and facilities to recreational and tourism use. This means that all short walks, day walks, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, tours and camping are now closed to the public.  Washrooms, day use facilities, showers and visitor centres are closed until further notice.​

For more information on these closures please refer to the frequently asked questions.​

Jetty Beach from walking track, view through coastal eucalypts
Jetty Beach

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Closed area: All parks and reserves closed
From 26/3/2020, last reviewed 31/3/2020

​​​​​Following advice from the Tasmania Department of Health and Tasmanian Government that our community should limit non-essential travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, the PWS has closed all national parks, reserves and campgrounds until further notice.

The PWS is calling on Tasmanians to support the national effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 and stay home during this time. 

From midnight Thursday 26 March, PWS is temporarily closing all national parks, reserves, campgrounds and facilities to recreational and tourism use. This means that all short walks, day walks, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, tours and camping are now closed to the public.  Washrooms, day use facilities, showers and visitor centres are closed until further notice.​

For more information on these closures please refer to the frequently asked questions.​

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  • Campfires permitted
  • Camping
  • Caravan access
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Parking
  • Picnic facilities
  • 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:

​​No charge at The Pines. ​

For Jetty Beach, The Neck and Cloudy Corner fees are as follows:
1 or 2 people - $10.00 per night
Each additional adult (18+) - $5.00 per night
Each additional child (5-17, under 5 no charge) - $2.50 per night
Family (2 adults, 3 children) - $15.00​ per night

Bookings:

​No bookings are taken. Campgrounds are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Self-registration deposit boxes are situated at each campground so please bring cash to pay the appropriate fees.  A pay display kiosk is located at Jetty Beach for card payments.​

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​​Beautiful Bruny Island is a popular spot for camping, and there are sites available within the South Bruny National Park at Cloudy Bay and Jetty Beach. 

Cloudy Bay campsites​

There are two separate sites at Cloudy Bay. The Pines on Cloudy Bay Road is a small site, perfectly located for surfers drawn to the waves and walkers keen to explore the area. 

At the far end of Cloudy Bay, the Cloudy Corner site is larger, but only accessible to 4WD vehicles and requires a 3 km drive along the beach at low tide. You can launch boats from the beach here. Please note that the beach is for boat launch and retrieval only, vehicles are not to be parked on the beach. 

Jetty Beach campsite

Jetty Beach is a great site for families, set among the trees and facing a gently curving sandy beach which offers safe, sheltered swimming, along with snorkelling, kayaking and fishing. 

The Neck Campsite

Outside the national park boundaries, camping is available in the stunning surroundings of The Neck Reserve. This is a sheltered area behind sand dunes at the south of the isthmus, and provides easy access to the beach. ​

Bruny Island lies just off the south-east coast of Tasmania, and a short journey by vehicle and passenger ferry from Kettering is required to access the island. Kettering is about 40 minutes from Hobart via Kingston on A6 and then B68.

The ferry departs regularly throughout the day, and there is currently no requirement to book in advance, but you should allow plenty of additional time during peak periods such as Easter. The 15-minute ferry ride lands on Bruny Island at Roberts Point. From there, travel by road (sealed and unsealed) to the southern part of the island.​​

Further ferry information can be found by visiting​ Sealink Bruny Island​.​​

Cloudy Bay is a 50 minute drive south of the ferry terminal on Bruny Island. Take Lennon Rd (B66) and continue on this road as it becomes Bruny Island Main Road. Continue through Alonnah and when you reach the T-junction in Lunawanna take a left onto Cloudy Bay Road. The Pines campground is a small site on the left, about 500 metres before the road ends at Cloudy Bay Beach. The second campsite in this area is Cloudy Corner campground. This is accessed via the beach (4WD only), about 3 km from the end of Cloudy Bay Road. 

Jetty Beach camping area is just over an hour south of the ferry terminal. Follow the Bruny Island Main Road south through Alonnah, and when you reach the T-junction in Lunawanna take a right onto the C629. 17 km further on, take another right into Jetty Road. 

Bruny Island Neck Game Reserve. Follow the main road from the ferry terminal towards South Bruny, and turn left into the signposted camping area which is around 3 km past the lookout at The Neck. ​

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.

You will need to bring your own water, and your own or use a fuel stove. ​There are no designated fire places, it is preferred campers bring your own above ground, contained fire pit. Bring your own pre-cut firewood, collection of firewood is not permitted within Reserve Land. Please check fire restrictions while planning your camping trip.

Campgrounds have no rubbish collection so please take your rubbish with you.

The Bruny Island Neck Game Reserve campground is located outside the boundaries of the South Bruny National Park, so while there are still camping fees, park fees do not apply.

All sites have pit toilets. Cloudy Corner, Jetty Beach and The Neck have non-treated tank water (seasonal only). ​

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