Rest Areas

Tasmania Rest Areas List
Tasmania Rest Area Information ℹ️
Rest Areas are not generally used for camping, they are meant for you to take a short break from driving, so you can refresh, and continue on your journey safely.
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The Hadspen Lions Park Reserve Area is a nice open area with boat ramp, and is a lovely spot for a bbq and picnic. This is a great park on the banks of the South Esk River, with playground and off lead dog area.
The Hamilton Rest Area is opposite the Bicentennial Park, is a beautiful place with apple and pear trees, public toilet and showers, laundry, dump point and potable water. where you'll find a public toilet, undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins. Or yo ...
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The Hellyer Gorge Rest Area is a lovely spot to stop if you're heading through to Cradle Mountain or Waratah, with beautiful walks through the myrtle rainforest down to the Hellyer River.
Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area
The Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area is close to a beach with fine white sand and a turquoise ocean with brightly coloured red lichen covered rocks. There are a few spots to pull over every now and then along the main road. This spot is not suitable fo ...
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From the Kempton Rest Area you can take a short walk or get your bikes off the back of the van, and have a short sightseeing trip around town, then settle in for the night.
There is a Tavern with meals and takeaways within walking distance and that the K ...
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King Street Oval Rest Area 24 Hour Limit
Lake Rowallan Bridge Rest Area
The Lake Rowallan Bridge Rest Area is on the banks of the Mersey River. I’ve said fishing is available, but you do have to walk a short while to find a suitable place near the bridge.
The Mackintosh Dam Rest Area camping area is past the dam wall, further down the road.
If visiting the Ocean Beach Coastal Reserve Strahan, beach fishing is the main attraction here, and long walks along the sandy shoreline. NO CAMPING PERMITTED
Paper Beach Reserve Rest Area 12 Hour Limit
At the Paper Beach Reserve Rest Area you can make a call from the phone box, pop over to the water, turn right, and take a walk along the water's edge to the point, and take your camera with you.