Cockle Creek Campground

Cockle Creek, TAS

Cockle Creek, TAS

At a glance

CampsiteTent SiteCaravansPets WelcomeSwimmingDrinking WaterToilets

About this campsite

Camp at the southernmost drive-to point in Australia, gateway to the South West wilderness

Cockle Creek marks the end of the road — the southernmost point you can drive to in Australia. The campground offers stunning wilderness camping with walking access to South Cape Bay. Whales are regularly spotted offshore in season. An extraordinary bucket-list destination.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water

Toilets

Activities

Swimming

Fishing

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Caravans

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Lookout

Wildlife Viewing

Walking Trails

Location

Cockle Creek Campground•Cockle Creek, TAS, 7109

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Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

WED☁️

12° / 6°

💧 61%

THU🌤️

17° / 4°

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FRI☁️

22° / 7°

💧 14%

SAT🌦️

18° / 11°

💧 82%

SUN🌦️

16° / 9°

💧 41%

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

within 50km

Activities and attractions near Cockle Creek Campground

36.3km

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Common questions about Cockle Creek Campground

What facilities does Cockle Creek Campground have?

Cockle Creek Campground has tent site, caravans, pets welcome, lookout, swimming and wildlife viewing. That is the short list; 10 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Cockle Creek Campground?

The record for Cockle Creek Campground lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Cockle Creek Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Cockle Creek Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Cockle Creek Campground?

Cockle Creek Campground sits in Cockle Creek, TAS. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Cockle Creek Campground

Facilities recorded for Cockle Creek Campground
Facility	On site
Tent Site	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Lookout	Yes
Swimming	Yes
Wildlife Viewing	Yes
Walking Trails	Yes
Fishing	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes
Toilets	Yes

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