The other day we popped along to Crayfish Creek, the little village side not the cabin/camp side. Tide was going out which meant i could walk (up over my waist still!) and the dogs could swim through the little channel. There is space for fully self sufficient RV’s/Campers etc for a couple nights stop. There are absolutely no facilities so everything needs to be removed when you go. Pack out what you pack in. I didn’t see any signs saying no camping, so be respectful and don’t abuse the spot as it’s opposite where people live.
North West Coast
Anthony’s Beach, also known as Seven Mile Beach
Located off the Bass Highway between Stanley & Smithton.
A fabulous 24/7 off lead beach all year round. Walk for ages in either direction from the entrance point, which is about midway.
You can see the The Nut peeking over the hill towards the right and on a good clear day looking left towards Smithton you can see Robbin’s Island & Three Hummock Island.
Driving on the beach is permitted, just ensure you close the gate behind you as the land behind the beach is private and cattle graze.
There are no facilities present so pack out what you pack in and keep it clean.
There are no signs to say no camping but with the way the dunes are set up you wouldn’t be able to camp in or behind them. The high tide comes right up to the Dunes so not a lot of room to avoid your vehicle being swamped in sea water.
You could possibly camp in the car parking area in an RV, Van or rooftop tent set up. Not suitable for a caravan set up as not the room and you’d be blocking locals from being able to park to walk their dogs.
Henty Dunes just out of Strahan (14km) on the Zeehan Rd is lots of fun for kids & dogs. There places in Strahan to hire toboggans to go sliding down them. The Tourist Information place has a list. The dunes are formed by the Roaring Forties that sweeps & howls in from the West Coast. You can walk and explore along the 15km length or head out towards Ocean Beach an 1.5hr return walk from the parking area over the dunes.
We didn’t need toboggans to have fun with these 2 racing each other down the various slopes, although the consensus was that George is a cheat, not waiting for the Go! 😂
There are no facilities at the picnic area so come prepared with water, take your rubbish and if you need the loo you’re going to have to tie knots!
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Black River. Camp ground is on the other side of the greenery at the start of the video. Pay & Display Camping, toilets but no water. Dogs on lead in the camp ground.
Our second day on the East Coast we ventured to Derby. I had planned a hike around Cascade Dam but as we got to Derby late it was lunch first then a walk around the more appropriate Briseis Hole/Derby Lake where both dogs had plenty of access to the water to cool off as it was quite warm. We counted a total of 5 Mtn bike riders the whole route and 4 of them were girls going round 3x’s 😂
We came across a lady we met up in the Blue Tiers, and a group of ladies doing the lake several times while they waited their turn at the Floating Sauna. Every time they came across us they stopped and patted the dogs commenting how well behaved they were, dishing out the pats & love & wishing they’d brought their own dogs.
Briseis Hole was originally the Briseis Tin Mine which flooded back in 1929 when the Cascade Dam wall broke killing miners and flooded again in 1936 when the bank of the diverted river gave way.
A great lake/waterhole to do a bit of kayaking or paddleboarding on. Only problem being it’s a little bit of a walk to Briseis Beach to launch off. Inflatable SUP would be best. Once we got to the Floating Saunas dogs had another swim and it was off with boots for me and I went in too! It was lovely!
We stopped at the Derby Pitstop for fresh cinnamon buns to munch on the drive home. 🐶😊
