Base Camp Tasmania

Base Camp Tasmania, 959 Glenfern Road, 7140 New Norfolk, Australia – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>218</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
218 reviews

A great location; short drive to Hobart, in nature, wonderful hosts and VERY comfortable dorm room with personal space between guests and cozy beds!

Belanger United States of America
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Base Camp Tasmania

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Base Camp Tasmania offers accommodations in Glenfern via New Norfolk. Hobart is 30 mi from the property. Free private parking is available on site. All units include a seating area. Some units feature a dining area and/or balcony. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with a microwave and toaster. A refrigerator and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. Bed linen is offered. Base Camp Tasmania also includes a free barbecue and laundry. The property also offers continental breakfast supplies and packed lunches. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as fishing and canoeing and Mt Field National Park is just 45 minutes from the property. The nearest airport is Hobart International Airport, 42 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 futon bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for New Norfolk
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  • Belanger
    United States of America United States of America
    “A great location; short drive to Hobart, in nature, wonderful hosts and VERY comfortable dorm room with personal space between guests and cozy beds!”
  • Christin
    Germany Germany
    “nicely designed and located on the woods and mountains much nature quiet and nice air. sustainable approach of accomodation”
  • S
    Shannon
    United States of America United States of America
    “Probably one of favorite stays ever! So lovely and peaceful”

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Set in Glenfern, this architect-designed rural retreat is located in a quiet, secluded and peaceful bush valley, southwest of New Norfolk high above the Derwent River. Base Camp Tasmania is the ideal getaway for travellers, bushwalkers and anyone seeking a sublimely peaceful place to relax and unwind. A Protected Area on Private Land (subject to a Conservation Covenant), Base Camp Tasmania abounds in native Tasmanian wildlife (we are registered Wildlife Carers) including Pademelons, Bennetts Wallabies, Echidnas, Wombats, Spotted Quolls, and Brushtail Possums.
Graham's association with Tasmania began during the 1950s as a young teenager when he hitchhiked around the island camping and using YHA Hostels. His love for Tasmania's national parks was further influenced by Sir Edmund Hillary with whom he was fortunate to spend a week at a mountaineering camp in 1960, snowed-in during a blizzard at Mt Field National Park. In the late 1990s he resumed his acquaintance with Tasmania after walking many of Victoria's iconic walks (Victorian Alps, Grampians and Wilson's Promontory). Although he has walked all routes offered by TWE his experience also extends to other Tasmanian and overseas destinations such as the fabled Routeburn Track in New Zealand and the arduous Kokoda Trail in New Guinea. He has trekked in Patagonia on the Paine Circuit and around el Chaltén (Monte Fitzroy), in East Africa on Mt Kenya, the Crater Highlands and Mt Kilimanjaro. He has since revisited New Zealand where he trekked around Mt Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park, and more recently in Iceland on a variety of tracks in their wilderness regions including the Laugavegur Trail. His most recent adventures have been in Kamchatka (Far Eastern Siberia) .
Discover the variety of unique Tasmanian animals, birdlife and flora on this 41 hectare property, or take an easy drive to some of Tasmania’s most renowned World Heritage wilderness areas and National Parks a short distance away. Try your hand at trout fishing in the Plenty and Derwent rivers; visit the nearby Salmon Ponds; marvel at the forest giants in the Styx Valley; journey into the past and explore the Port Arthur convict prison on the Tasman Peninsula; sample some of the excellent wines amongst the vineyards and wineries of Coal River Valley.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Base Camp Tasmania
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Debit card Base Camp Tasmania accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note an infant cot is available on request for the Family Cabin only. Please use the special request box when booking or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Base Camp Tasmania of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Base Camp Tasmania

  • Base Camp Tasmania is 5.6 miles from the center of New Norfolk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Base Camp Tasmania may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Base Camp Tasmania is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Base Camp Tasmania offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Check-in at Base Camp Tasmania is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.