Waratah Campground
One of the joys of staying at the Waratah Campground is the opportunity to see a Platypus at dawn or dusk in the large lake that adjoins this beautiful campsite. This campground at Waratah is accessed by heading South West from Burnie on the B18 for a distance of approximately 55 kilometres. At the intersection with the A10, turn right and then travel on the B23 for 7 kilometres until you reach Waratah. This campsite is well-signposted, turn left at the Waratah Caravan Park sign and follow a track on the right to the back of the park. The Waratah camping Tasmania area offers both unpowered grassed tent sites as well as powered flat caravan sites. There are 30 campsites in total, with 10 being powered sites. Bookings are not permitted, all camping is on a first come, first serve basis. The park is convenient to shops, hotel, the museum and within walking distance to the magnificent Waratah Falls. Waratah is close to trout lakes, bushwalking tracks, waterfalls, gold panning, mine tours, the Pieman River cruises. Cradle Mountain is only a 50 minutes’ drive from Waratah, making it an ideal base to explore the west coast. Savage River is also close, and the beautiful small town of Corinna around 60kms or a 1-hour 20-minute drive away from the Waratah Campground. Camping fees for a powered site are $35, an unpowered site is $27, facilities only is $12. Self-contained vehicles are $6 per night. A deposit of AUD $10 is required for the key to the facilities. For bushwalkers, there is a choice of walks close to the town of Waratah including the popular Philosopher Falls Track. There is also a 9-hole golf course, and fishermen can fish for trout in a well-stocked lake.
To book, contact the local Visitor Information Centre, Smith St, Waratah on (03) 6439 7100. The amenities block has toilets and shower, with a laundry with coin operated washing machine and dryer costing $4 per load.
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