Fortescue Bay Camp Site

Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur


Dream the night away to the sound of gentle surf within Tasman National Park. There are no powered sites but there's a hot shower, fireplaces and gas BBQs (in the day-use area). National-park fees apply in addition to camping fees. Bookings essential November to Easter. BYO supplies; there's a basic shop.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur attractions

1. Tasman National Park

0.91 MILES

Tasman National Park embraces the sky-high sea cliffs around Cape Raoul, Cape Hauy, Cape Pillar, Tasman Island and the craggy coast near Eaglehawk Neck…

2. Stewarts Beach

5.45 MILES

Safe-swimming beach not far from the Port Arthur Historic Site.

3. Memorial Garden

5.59 MILES

The shell of the Broad Arrow Café at the Port Arthur Historic Site, where 20 people were killed in the 1996 shootings, has been preserved as a memorial…

4. Port Arthur Historic Site

5.63 MILES

This amazing World Heritage–listed convict site is one of Tasmania’s big-ticket attractions. The dozens of structures here are best understood via guided…

5. Penitentiary

5.64 MILES

The old penitentiary at the Port Arthur Historic Site was originally a granary and flour mill.

6. Church

5.75 MILES

Historic building within the Port Arthur Historic Site, built in 1836 and burned down in 1884. The decorative carvings were done by boys from the Point…

7. Separate Prison

5.81 MILES

The feared Separate Prison at the Port Arthur Historic Site was built to punish prisoners through 23-hours-a-day isolation and sensory deprivation.

8. Scorpion Rock

5.81 MILES

A terrific vantage point within the Port Arthur Historic Site, a short stroll uphill behind the ruins. Site admission charges apply. For a cheeky view…