Trousers Point Campground – Strzelecki National Park (FC)

This is a designated walk-in camping ground at the southern end of Trousers Point located within the Strzelecki National Park on Flinders Island. It is for Tents only.
On Flinders Island there are commercial facilities including hotel accommodation, shops, petrol and post office in Whitemark and Lady Barron. There is also a shop a Killiekrankie.

SITE ACCESS
Flinders Island can be reached by either plane or by sea. Airlines of Tasmania (ph. (03) 6359 2312 or fax (03) 6359 2087 or email [email protected]) offer flights to Whitemark (the island’s main settlement) from Launceston and Moorabbin in Victoria.
There is no public transport on the island. Vehicles and bicycles are available for rent at Whitemark.
From Whitemark, take the B85 southest to the C806 turnoff, which leads to the park. From Lady Barron, take the B85 northwest to the C806 turnoff. After 6km along the C806, you will come to a sign and a stile on the left which marks the start of the walking track to Strzelecki Peaks. A further 2.5km will bring you to the turnoff to Trousers Point.

Please note: GPS Co-Ordinates are approximate and provided in most cases to get you as close to the camp site as possible, or to the National Park entrance. Once inside the park there should be signs to the actual camp grounds. Failing this please check with National Parks for further directions.

FEES & BOOKINGS
There are no fees or bookings applicable to this site.
National Park entry fees and conditions apply.
NATIONAL PARK ENTRY FEES in addition to Camping Fees.

FACILITIES
Basic visitor facilities include a composting toilet, rainwater tank (non-treated), fireplace areas, picnic tables, open areas for tents, information board and rubbish bins.

THINGS TO DO
The coastal waters adjacent to the park are a popular boating destination because of the beauty of the area and the sheltered waters. There are boat ramps in relatively close proximity to the park at Whitemark, Lady Barron and Badger Corner.

RULES
To minimise environmental degradation, visitors are reminded not to cut trees for firewood. By preference, fuel stoves should be carried and used.

For more detailed information please refer to the National Parks web site or click on the relevant links below.
DOGS IN PARKS, CAMPING GUIDELINES, LEAVE NO TRACE

We are still in the process of obtaining more information about this site.

Data & Photos courtesy of: Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania
Updated 21112018KT