Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park - Latrobe TAS
The Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park is located at 1 River Road Latrobe Devonport. The park has 60 tourist sites and all but 20 of these are powered. The park is pet friendly. Resident Managers are Gavin Imlach. Bookings can be made by telephoning the park and please tell the park that you have seen their information on Caravan Park Photos. This page was created on the 23 April 2010.
“Tassie’s newest caravan park”. Only 8 minutes from the ferry terminal, 90 minutes to Cradle Mountain, situated in historic Bells Parade beside the Mersey River. Observe platypus in the wild. Walk to the Latrobe town centre.The park provides for the motoring tourist with 40 powered sites, numerous unpowered camping sites and a camp kitchen. The complex is conveniently situated so as patrons are able to enjoy the pleasant gardens and park settings alongside the Mersey River but also enjoy the convenience of being able to walk to the CBD which offers fine restaurants, clubs, hotels, shopping, etc.The Park is convenient central base for visiting the state’s northern attractions and is only seven minutes drive from the Ferry Terminal and 11/2 hours from Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair National Park.The ‘Axemans Hall of Fame’ and the ‘Trout and Platypus Interpretation Centre’ are just across the road where patrons can view displays of Tasmania’s timber history, the biology and habits of the Platypus. Visitors can also see the amazing display centred on Tasmania’s renowned recreation activity of trout fishing, take a lesson in fly fishing, have the trout fishing experience explained in detail in the theatrette or just enjoy a meal or coffee in the café.Next to the Axeman’s Hall is ‘Sherwood Hall’, the restored pioneer cottage of Dolly Dalrymple, the aboriginal wife of settler Thomas Johnson, which gives a wonderful example of life in that era and an account of how the early pioneers and the Tasmanian Aboriginals struggled to accept each other’s culture and live harmoniously which often created great conflict. Some of these conflicts are described in detail during the tour through the cottage. Bells Parade is a 100-year-old garden creating a picnic setting under old English Oaks beside the banks of the tranquil Mersey River and features a wood–chopping arena where competitions are a regular event during the summer months and an under cover free BBQ facility is available for public use.The Landcare group has created pleasant tree-lined grass pathways alongside the river where Platypus work the river banks for food at dusk and early morning and can be easily observed going about their routine of diving and rising in the shallow edges and eddies.The Sheean memorial walk has been constructed in remembrance of ‘Teddy’ Sheean who was a gunner in the navy during WWII and is remembered for his courage. Eye witness accounts tell that as his ship was sinking, Teddy was seen firing his gun at enemy planes even after he and his gun were submerged, The walk begins just outside the Park’s entrance and continues to the town centre, and along the way, plaques give accounts of some of the battles fought during the campaign.‘Unisex’ ensuite styled amenities, modern laundry, flat level parking and excellent TV/digital reception are features of the Caravan Park along with the quiet, pleasant surrounds and the ease of access to the town. The security offered by managers who live onsite and the ease of parking make this park a very pleasant experience for the weary traveller or a family camping holiday where the family dog is also welcome.
Travelling time
Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park 90 minutes
Launceston City 60 minutes
Hobart 2hrs 45 minutes
Latrobe CBD 300metres
Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park 90 minutes
Launceston City 60 minutes
Hobart 2hrs 45 minutes
Latrobe CBD 300metres
REGION: > TAS > Tasmania > North West > Latrobe
Contact and Location
Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park
1 River Rd - E
Latrobe TAS 7307
P: 03 6426-1944
W: http://yhoo.it/jVXd0c
GPS:-41.232961,146.402595
GPS:S41 13 58,E146 24 09
GPS:S41 13.9777,E146 24.1557
1 River Rd - E
Latrobe TAS 7307
P: 03 6426-1944
W: http://yhoo.it/jVXd0c
GPS:-41.232961,146.402595
GPS:S41 13 58,E146 24 09
GPS:S41 13.9777,E146 24.1557
