Published on: 10 November 2026
Planning a lap of Tassie? You can now book selected campgrounds at spots such as Freycinet, Mount Field and Fortescue Bay through the same website. Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service launched its Parks Online Booking System on 3 November 2026, alongside a switch to flat nightly rates at participating campgrounds.
The mobile-friendly portal lets you find, book and manage campsites in one place. Parks and Wildlife says the first round covers selected campgrounds that already charged a fee. Most campgrounds in Tasmania’s national parks and reserves still operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and many are still free.
How much does a campsite cost?
The new rates are per site (not per person), per night, and cover up to six people.
| Campsite type | Nightly rate |
|---|---|
| Standard | $18 |
| Premium unpowered | $24 |
| Premium powered | $35 |
A couple and a family of five now pay the same nightly rate for the same type of site. Groups of more than six need to book additional sites. If you booked before the change, Parks and Wildlife will honour your original rate.
Which campgrounds can you book online?
The first round of the rollout covers selected campgrounds at these locations.
- Narawntapu National Park
- Freycinet National Park
- Maria Island National Park
- Mount William National Park
- Mount Field National Park
- South Bruny National Park
- Arthur Pieman Conservation Area
- Peggs Beach Conservation Area
- Lime Bay State Reserve
- Fortescue Bay in Tasman National Park
If you’re towing, check the individual campground listing before you book. Mount Field, for example, has powered and unpowered sites suitable for caravans and campervans. At some campgrounds with numbered sites, you can choose a specific site when you book, subject to availability.
Where to book
Head to book.parks.tas.gov.au to make or manage a campsite booking. The portal will expand over time to include walking experiences, cave tours, accommodation and parks passes. For now, if you’re camping in a national park, you’ll still need to arrange your parks pass separately.
