Campsite Base Camp Tasmania
Base Camp Tasmania, 959 Glenfern Road, 7140 New Norfolk, Australia – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 55 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Property was great location and perfect for a weekend getaway for the family . Remote but still only 15mins from new Norfolk . We stayed on a very cold weekend but was warm and cosy inside .
AustraliaLove that the property is aiming to be economy friendly. Solar power, vegetation regeneration, native fauna etc. Camp kitchen and facilities. Owner very helpful and welcomes each and every person.
AustraliaBeautiful setting. Very peaceful. Away from the crowds. It would be very easy to spend a few days in this peaceful place. Graham is the loveliest host.
AustraliaThis booking was done super last minute with no knowledge of the place, the drive in was up a gravel roof that made us slightly nervous about what to expect, when we got there it’s amazing and the owner Graham is the nicest guy, you can tell it’s a passion project by the quality and standards of the place, he does animal rescue and looks after injured animals as well, this means the local population of pelemelons and wallabies know him and 40-50 came out in the early evening within 2-3 metres of us to get a feed.
AustraliaBCT is located in a beautiful 100 acres of protected land. The owner is so kind and friendly, and keen to have a chat about anything you might be interested in doing in the area. He's full of ideas about places to go and, even though we arrived an hour later than last check-in, he was kind and understanding, giving us a tour of his place when I'm sure he'd rather have been in bed. If you get the opportunity I would absolutely recommend staying at BCT, the location is beautiful and the dedication to sustainability and an eco-friendly way of living is heartening to see. I've never stayed in another place like it.
AustraliaGorgeous location, very good communication from Graham, who was extremely lovely and welcoming. He gave us good details about the accommodation, and good driving directions. When we arrived, Graham gave us a tour of the facilities. The toilets and showers were inside, and very nicely cleaned. The kitchen was very well stocked with utensils/equipment, and we had space in the fridge and pantry for our foodstuff. After we'd set up the tent, Graham invited us to come watch him feed the local Wallabies and Paddemelons; he feeds them every day to keep them off the road. There was WiFi available, which was fairly reliable. Overall, my friend and I had a lovely, easy time camping, and enjoyed seeing the wildlife.
NetherlandsThis place is really lovely and a lovely drive up the dirt road. very peaceful location and loved been surrounded by the wallabies. Graham the host was vety nice and accomodating and extremly friendly and helpful.
AustraliaThe location was wonderful, the accommodation was lovely and Graham was verry warm and kind when he showed us around. We would definitely stay here again.
NetherlandsThe view of the valley, sun streaming in to the bedroom. Just wonderful.
AustraliaEverything is amazing. The place is gorgeous, and super well equipped. Beds are super confortable and the kitchen is great. Thanks so much for everything !!!! Just go there. Best accomodation in Tasmania
France
Base Camp Tasmania
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James
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Lisa
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Diane
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Bjorn
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Kate
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Zoe
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Sheila
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Mark
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Sarandis
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Guhelene
France
Base Camp Tasmania offers accommodation in Glenfern via New Norfolk. Hobart is 30.4 miles from the property. Free private parking is available on site.
All units include a seating area. Some units feature a dining area and/or balcony. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with a microwave and toaster. A refrigerator and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. Bed linen is offered.
Base Camp Tasmania also includes a free barbecue and laundry. The property also offers continental breakfast supplies and packed lunches.
A range of activities are offered in the area, such as fishing and canoeing and Mt Field National Park is just 45 minutes from the property. The nearest airport is Hobart International Airport, 41.6 miles from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Breakfast info
Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Free private parking available on-site
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See what guests loved the most:
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James
Australia“Property was great location and perfect for a weekend getaway for the family . Remote but still only 15mins from new Norfolk . We stayed on a very cold weekend but was warm and cosy inside . ”
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Lisa
Australia
“Love that the property is aiming to be economy friendly. Solar power, vegetation regeneration, native fauna etc. Camp kitchen and facilities. Owner very helpful and welcomes each and every person.”
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Diane
Australia
“Beautiful setting. Very peaceful. Away from the crowds. It would be very easy to spend a few days in this peaceful place. Graham is the loveliest host.”
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Bjorn
Australia
“This booking was done super last minute with no knowledge of the place, the drive in was up a gravel roof that made us slightly nervous about what to expect, when we got there it’s amazing and the owner Graham is the nicest guy, you can tell it’s a passion project by the quality and standards of the place, he does animal rescue and looks after injured animals as well, this means the local population of pelemelons and wallabies know him and 40-50 came out in the early evening within 2-3 metres of us to get a feed.” Read more
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Kate
Australia
“BCT is located in a beautiful 100 acres of protected land. The owner is so kind and friendly, and keen to have a chat about anything you might be interested in doing in the area. He's full of ideas about places to go and, even though we arrived an hour later than last check-in, he was kind and understanding, giving us a tour of his place when I'm sure he'd rather have been in bed. If you get the opportunity I would absolutely recommend staying at BCT, the location is beautiful and the dedication to sustainability and an eco-friendly way of living is heartening to see. I've never stayed in another place like it.” Read more
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Zoe
Netherlands“Gorgeous location, very good communication from Graham, who was extremely lovely and welcoming. He gave us good details about the accommodation, and good driving directions. When we arrived, Graham gave us a tour of the facilities. The toilets and showers were inside, and very nicely cleaned. The kitchen was very well stocked with utensils/equipment, and we had space in the fridge and pantry for our foodstuff. After we'd set up the tent, Graham invited us to come watch him feed the local Wallabies and Paddemelons; he feeds them every day to keep them off the road. There was WiFi available, which was fairly reliable. Overall, my friend and I had a lovely, easy time camping, and enjoyed seeing the wildlife. ” Read more
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Sheila
Australia
“This place is really lovely and a lovely drive up the dirt road. very peaceful location and loved been surrounded by the wallabies. Graham the host was vety nice and accomodating and extremly friendly and helpful.”
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Mark
Netherlands
“The location was wonderful, the accommodation was lovely and Graham was verry warm and kind when he showed us around. We would definitely stay here again.”
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Sarandis
Australia
“The view of the valley, sun streaming in to the bedroom. Just wonderful.”
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Guhelene
France“Everything is amazing. The place is gorgeous, and super well equipped. Beds are super confortable and the kitchen is great. Thanks so much for everything !!!! Just go there. Best accomodation in Tasmania”
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About Base Camp Tasmania
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Host Information
Set in Glenfern, this architect-designed rural retreat is located in a quiet, secluded and peaceful bush valley, southwest of New Norfolk high above the Derwent River. Base Camp Tasmania is the ideal getaway for travellers, bushwalkers and anyone seeking a sublimely peaceful place to relax and unwind. A Protected Area on Private Land (subject to a Conservation Covenant), Base Camp Tasmania abounds in native Tasmanian wildlife (we are registered Wildlife Carers) including Pademelons, Bennetts Wallabies, Echidnas, Wombats, Spotted Quolls, and Brushtail Possums.
Graham's association with Tasmania began during the 1950s as a young teenager when he hitchhiked around the island camping and using YHA Hostels. His love for Tasmania's national parks was further influenced by Sir Edmund Hillary with whom he was fortunate to spend a week at a mountaineering camp in 1960, snowed-in during a blizzard at Mt Field National Park. In the late 1990s he resumed his acquaintance with Tasmania after walking many of Victoria's iconic walks (Victorian Alps, Grampians and Wilson's Promontory). Although he has walked all routes offered by TWE his experience also extends to other Tasmanian and overseas destinations such as the fabled Routeburn Track in New Zealand and the arduous Kokoda Trail in New Guinea. He has trekked in Patagonia on the Paine Circuit and around el Chaltén (Monte Fitzroy), in East Africa on Mt Kenya, the Crater Highlands and Mt Kilimanjaro. He has since revisited New Zealand where he trekked around Mt Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park, and more recently in Iceland on a variety of tracks in their wilderness regions including the Laugavegur Trail. His most recent adventures have been in Kamchatka (Far Eastern Siberia) .
Discover the variety of unique Tasmanian animals, birdlife and flora on this 41 hectare property, or take an easy drive to some of Tasmania’s most renowned World Heritage wilderness areas and National Parks a short distance away. Try your hand at trout fishing in the Plenty and Derwent rivers; visit the nearby Salmon Ponds; marvel at the forest giants in the Styx Valley; journey into the past and explore the Port Arthur convict prison on the Tasman Peninsula; sample some of the excellent wines amongst the vineyards and wineries of Coal River Valley; or join us for a guided bushwalking tour with Tasmanian Wilderness Experiences.
Languages spoken: English
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River Derwent River6.2 miles
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Mountain Salmon Ponds9.3 miles
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Mountain Mt Field National Park21.7 miles
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Hobart International Airport26.3 miles
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Facilities of Base Camp Tasmania
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Shower
View
- Mountain view
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Hiking Additional charge
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Fishing Additional charge
Living Area
- Dining area
- Seating Area
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secured parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 17 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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Free |
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Extra bed upon request
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AUD 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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AUD 20 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Base Camp Tasmania accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please inform Base Camp Tasmania in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Legal information
Private hosts
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FAQs about Base Camp Tasmania
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Base Camp Tasmania is 5.6 miles from the centre of New Norfolk.
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The prices at Base Camp Tasmania may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, Base Camp Tasmania is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Base Camp Tasmania (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Secured parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Guests staying at Base Camp Tasmania can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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Check-in at Base Camp Tasmania is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Base Camp Tasmania offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Walking tours
