Media release – Parks and Wildlife Service,
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, 25 September 2023
East coast campgrounds remain closed due to fire impact
Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service advises the following campgrounds have been impacted by fire and remain closed to ensure public safety:
- Isaacs Point/Friendly Beaches Campground and Day Use Area
- Franks Camp Campground
- South Friendlies Day Use Area
Isaacs Point/Friendly Beaches Campground and Day Use Area has been directly impacted by fire and will remain closed until further notice to allow for a public safety risk assessment.
Franks Camp Campground and South Friendlies Day Use Area will be reopened when the fire threat subsides, and the area is deemed safe.
The public is urged to observe all signage and not enter the closed sites until it has been declared safe to do so.
Visitors to the east coast are encouraged to choose alternative campgrounds such as Richardsons Beach and River and Rocks Campground for their stay.
For further options on where to stay in Tasmania visit: https://parks.tas.gov.au/where-to-stay
Know before you go and keep up to date with current alerts: www.parks.tas.gov.au
For fire updates, listen to ABC Local Radio or visit www.alert.tas.gov.au
