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Waratah Caravan and Camping Ground
Smith Street Waratah, Tasmania Australia 7321 Caravan, Camping and Holiday Parks

Waratah Caravan and Camping Ground

Overview

Waratah Caravan and Camping Ground offer affordable powered and unpowered sites overlooking the picturesque trout-filled Waratah Lake.

Waratah is a picture-postcard historic mining town situated at the eastern gateway to the magnificent Tarkine Wilderness. Just a 45-minute drive south of Burnie, Waratah is approximately halfway between the North West Coast and the Wild West Coast of Tasmania. Only a 45-minute drive to the iconic Cradle Mountain, Waratah offers an affordable base to explore the natural beauty of this spectacular part of Tasmania.

The Caravan Park is within walking distance to all the main town attractions, including the famous Waratah Waterfall, once used as a source of power in the state’s second hydroelectric scheme. The energetic will enjoy the choice of accessible walks in and around the town, including the stunning Philosopher Falls Track. There is a 9-hole golf course, and the keen angler can fish for trout in the well-stocked lake.

All camping ground enquiries should go to the Waratah Post Office during normal business hours. There is no manager on site after hours. Please call ahead to ensure your accommodation requirements can be met as they do not book specific sites in advance - first come basis for site selection.

Indicative rates

$15.00 per night

Rates per site for 2 people (July 2025-June 2026)

Self-contained camping (no use of facilities) -$20.00

Powered site - $45

Unpowered site - $30

Coin operated laundry (washer and dryer) - $4 per cycle

Address
Smith Street Waratah, Tasmania Australia 7321 View on map

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Facilities

Barbeque Carpark Dump point Laundry Pet Friendly - Enquire Playground

Make a day of it

Things to do nearby

Natural Attractions

Whyte Hills Lookout

Just a five minute (1 km) drive past Philosopher Falls (on the Corinna Road),on the left side of the road is Whyte Hills Lookout. The lookout offers a…

Natural Attractions

Philosopher Falls

Philosopher Falls -named after the man who changed the fortunes of the entire state of Tasmania through his discovery of tin at Mt Bischoff, near Waratah. Just a…

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Waratah Courthouse Museum

Waratah sits at the Eastern Gateway to the Tarkine Wilderness, a 40-minute drive south of Burnie and a 50-minute drive from Burnie/Wynyard Airport at Wynyard. The town once…

Where to find us

Waratah Caravan and Camping Ground

Smith Street Waratah, Tasmania Australia 7321

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