Neck Beach Camping Area is located in a nature reserve. It provides easy access to a beautiful beach sheltered by a set of sand dunes. This campground is centrally located on Bruny Island and could be considered a base from which to explore the whole island.
To stay at Neck Beach Camping Area, there is no need to be self-contained as toilets are provided.
Pets are not permitted at this campground.
Tents are permitted.
Fires are not permitted.
Neck Beach Camping Area Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Neck Beach Camping Area |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Adventure Bay |
| GPS | 43°17'27.90"S 147°19'43.13"E |
| Access Road | Sealed |
| Number of sites | 20 |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Water | Yes (see text) |
| Dump point | No |
| Power | No |
| Pets | No |
| Tents | No |
| Fires permitted | No |
| Telstra coverage | Yes |
| Optus coverage | Yes |
| Cost | $10 per night |
| Booking | N/A |
Campground Layout and Features
Neck Beach Camping Area has about 20 sites. The sites are best suited to smaller setups. If you have a larger caravan, you will need to arrive early to claim a suitable site.
The camping area is quite large and well shaded. For those requiring solar charging, this may present an issue. Sites are mostly on black sand. Many of the sites are sloped, and leveling may be an issue on some sites.
Drop toilets are provided at this site. Water is also available, but treatment is recommended before consumption. A tap is available to source water. The treads have been ground off the tap, so directly filling tanks is not possible. You are well advised if you arrive on Bruny Island with full water tanks.
No rubbish bins are provided at this campground. You must remove all your waste.
The fee to stay at this site is $10 per night. The fee can be paid by cash to be placed in an envelope and placed in a strong box. A machine (kiosk) is also provided for card payments. Our attempts at using the kiosk failed. From information we received elsewhere it was due to connection issues with the mobile network. Once those issues have been resolved it would be a fair assumption that the cash payment option will be stopped at some point.
Bookings are not available and sites are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Neck Beach Camping Area Location
Neck Beach Camping Area is located at the southern end of the Bruy Island isthmus (a narrow bit of land joining two larger areas of land) and about 10km north of the small town of Adventure Bay. It can be accessed via good-quality sealed roads. The map below shows the campground’s location. You can zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at Neck Beach Camping Area
This site can get very busy. Arriving early is essential if you have a larger caravan. People with larger caravans may like to consider the nearby Bruny Island Landscape Supplies and RV Camp. You need to book to secure the site.
The sand is quite dirty at this site.
Final Words
The location of this site is great if you want to set up a base and explore Bruny Island.
Closeby Campgrounds
Another great place to stay on Byuny Island is at Jetty Beach in the island’s south.
If you plan to head south once you return on the ferry, consider staying in Franklin, Geeveston and/or at Gillams Beach Campground.