Cockle Creek camping area, Kerryn Burgess
Tasmania, Australia’s smallest state, punches above its weight when it comes to good camping and especially free camping. You can camp everywhere from national parks to beaches to forests – and all for free free free!
Apsley Waterhole camping area, Douglas–Apsley National Park
As you swim in the Apsley River swimming hole near your free campsite in Douglas–Apsley National Park, you’ll ask yourself: does life get any better than this?
Boltons Green camping area, Southwest National Park
Boltons Green is the end of the road in Southwest National Park – from here it’s all walking tracks and endless ocean vistas. You need to get a permit for this camping area.
Dago Point camping area, Lake Sorrell
Set on the shaded banks of Lake Sorrell, camping doesn’t get much better than this. And since fishing is banned, it doesn’t get as crowded as you’d expect.
Green Point camping area, Marrawah
Water, water everywhere at Green Point camping area. This unprotected camping area (bring a strong tent!) overlooks the wild and beautiful Southern Ocean.
Hastings Forest Picnic Area camping area, Southern Forests
You might expect a free camping area to be ugly, with bad facilities and nothing to do. Well, may we introduce you to Hastings Forest Picnic Area camping area, which is nestled beside Esperance River on soft, mossy ground with toilets and all the activities you could want nearby?
Lake Barrington West camping area, Lake Barrington
Come here for the angling (permits required) and stay for the views and peace and quiet.
