Rescherche Bay/Cockle Creek Campgrounds

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Rescherche Bay/Cockle Creek Campgrounds include a series of campgrounds in the Rescherche Bay Nature Recreation Area near Cockle Creek, managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania.

Gillams Beach Campground is located approximately 16 km south of Ida Bay and Finns Beach Campground is a further 500 metres to the south. Continue south for another 1.2 km to reach the Catamaran Campground. Ramsgate Campground is located a further 2.9 km south of Catamaran commencing at the northern end of Sayers Beach and finishing at the cemetery. Cockle Creek Campround is located between the cemetery and bridge.

At these campgrounds you’ll find tall eucalypts to the waters’ edge and a number of sheltered campgrounds to choose from. Sites are not numbered so please try not to spread out too much and allow for others to utilise the campground as well.

Bookings are not required. Camping fees do not apply. A four week maximum stay applies. Total site number and capacity are estimates only.

Please follow the link for further information about these campgrounds. Refer to the ‘Know before you go’ webpage on the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) and take a moment to look over our essential information for visiting Tasmania’s national parks and reserves, including information about alerts, safety and national park entry fees where applicable.

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
  • Camping
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Does not cater for people with access needs.
04/04/2026

Recherche

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
Recherche, Tasmania

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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

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September 9th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Sep, 06:00 am
September 10th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
11 Sep, 06:00 am
September 11th
06:45 pm

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12 Sep, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 9th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Sep, 06:00 am
September 10th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
11 Sep, 06:00 am
September 11th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Sep, 06:00 am