Wineglass Bay Camping

Overview

This is the backcountry beach campground right on Wineglass Bay—a simple, sand‑fringed spot that trades amenities for sunrise color, quiet nights, and surf‑hiss white noise. Expect a genuine wilderness feel: you’re camping on one of Tasmania’s most photogenic beaches, not in a serviced car park.

What to Expect

Sites are spread out behind low coastal scrub, so you get decent privacy and quick access to the sand. Walk‑ins share the bay with the occasional yacht at anchor. Facilities are minimal: there are long‑drop/composting toilets, but no showers and no water tank. Creeks nearby are often dry.

Water and Essentials

There is no reliable drinking water at Wineglass Bay. Carry everything you need from the trailhead, and treat this as a fully self‑sufficient camp. Some walkers source water from the tank at Cooks Beach on the circuit, but availability varies seasonally—plan to be independent.

Wildlife

Wallabies are a regular sight and possums are famously cheeky—secure all food inside your tent or pack and keep zips closed. In the morning and evening the beach is calm and lively with wildlife activity.

Getting There

It’s a walk‑in camp reached via the Wineglass Bay track over The Hazards and down many steps to the beach. It’s not vehicle accessible, so pack light and wear sturdy footwear.

Rules to Know

A valid parks pass is required. No fires (fuel‑stove only), no pets, and drones aren’t permitted. Pack out all rubbish.

How This Differs from the Main Campground

The summer/Easter ballot applies to the vehicle‑accessible sites at Richardsons Beach/Honeymoon Bay near the visitor centre, not to this basic walk‑in beach camp.

Best Time to Visit

Stay overnight to catch the soft dawn light and a quiet shoreline. Weekdays are calmer than weekends. Aim to arrive earlier in the day to pick a flat, sheltered site behind the dunes; evening and early morning offer the best photography conditions.