Description

Fortescue Bay offers a wide range of recreational opportunities on land and on the water. A number of walking tracks commence at Fortescue Bay. These provide access to some of the most spectacular coastline in Tasmania. Fortescue Bay is situated within Tasman National Park - a National Parks Pass is required for entry, and camping fees are additional. Parks undertake daily compliance checks. Access to Fortescue Bay is via a 12km gravel forestry road. There are two campgrounds to choose from, Banksia and Mill Creek. Mill Creek Campground has larger sites, suitable for those with boats and/or campervans and motorhomes. Banksia Campground is suitable for tents. Toilets and fireplaces are provided and hot showers require a token to be purchased from the campground site office. Gas BBQs are available in the day use area. There are no powered campsites. Bookings are recommended from November until April each year. Bookings are not taken between May and October. Campers need to self-register for Banksia and Mill Creek campgrounds at the Self-registration Booth. Cash only is accepted and no change is available. Generators are only permitted at the Mill Creek campground. Please be considerate of other campers and turn generators off by 8pm. Campfires are permitted only within the fireplaces provided in the campgrounds. Please do not move the fireplaces and keep fires small. Firewood can be purchased from the campground caretakers. Fires must be fully extinguished with water before leaving. It is an offence to leave a fire unattended at any time. It is an offence to collect any fuel within the National Park, including fallen branches and tinder. Total fire bans can also occur at short notice during summer, therefore it is advisable to bring a fuel stove for cooking. Fortescue Bay has water taps in the Banksia and Mill Creek campgrounds and Day Use Area. The water is from a local creek and is un-treated. Boil water for 3 minutes or sterilise via other means.