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Semaphore Farm

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· Port Arthur, Tasmania

400 acres hosted by Adriana L.

8 RV/tent sites · 8 RV sites · 1 tent site

Best in Tasmania: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS. Semaphore Farm is a 400-acre property with convict history, bordering the Po historic site. It is a private timber reserve and a working forest farm. We have a combination of native eucalypt forest and plantation, and we grow hay and our own beef. We have many walking and bike trails through 150 acres of forest and pasture accessible to campers. The campsite has spring water on tap, a hot shower, toilet, rustic camp kitchen, wood stove, gas BBQ, level sites, and a campfire when permitted. Tent sites are flexible so you can choose your own space within a 2-hectare area, while Level pad sites are limited. The Port Arthur Historic Site and a safe swimming beach are within walking distance and Safety Cove and Remarkable Cave are only a 5-minute drive away. Longer walks, including the Three Capes tracks, are easily accessible. Launch your boat nearby to access good fishing or fish for squid off the Port Arthur jetty. There is plenty of wildlife to see at night and birds during the day. You might even see our resident Wedgetail Eagle! Dog-friendly (must be under control/on a lead/contained). SAME-DAY BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 2 PM THANKS.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Coastal

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748 ratings · 430 reviews

Nicolette N.recommends

November 8, 2024

Semaphore Farm Level Pad 1

Marion was really sweet and helpful, giving us clear directions to the Port Arthur historic site, and explaining the history of the land. It was a wonderful place to camp at and we’re so thankful to have found this gem of a place. Thank you!

Julie H.recommends

November 4, 2024

Semaphore Farm Level Pad 3

Great central location to Port Arthur Historic site.

Karen B.recommends

October 31, 2024

Semaphore Farm N5 Tent Site

Fantastic place has everything you need for a bush camp. Great location. Marion is the perfect host

Tim C.recommends

October 29, 2024

Semaphore Farm N8 Tent Site

Amazing Place

Semaphore farm is an amazing place, close to the Port Arthur ruins, and the water. Marian will meet you on arrival and give you a history of the place as well as a locals guide to get around and what to see. The facilities although rustic are very well appointed, with a gas bbq and stove top, hot and cold running water and filtered natural spring water on tap. The numbers at the camp are capped to make sure everyone has plenty of space. I highly recommend Semaphore Farm as a place to set up camp for a holiday when visiting the area.

Star S.recommends

October 29, 2024

Semaphore Farm N7 Tent Site

Just what we needed ☺️

My partner and I absolutely loved our stay here, it was just what we needed to settle into our campervan trip around Tasmania (first timers). Thank you to Marian for your lovely welcome and advice, we will be telling our friends and family to come visit when they think of travelling to Port Arthur, TAS.

Paula G.recommends

October 25, 2024

Semaphore Farm - Level Pad 2

What a great campground. There is toilets, a hot shower and a fantastic camp kitchen and sites with a view.

Location

Port Arthur, Tasmania, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Palawa and Paredarerme First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking