River's Edge Wilderness Camping
Rivers Edge Wilderness Camping is a grassy retreat beside the beautiful Russell River in Lonnavale, 30 mins from Huonville.
Relax at one of the 70 tranquil campsites on or near the banks of the river, lined with trees and easy access to the water. These sites are all very large and will accommodate from three vans or tents, right up to eight vans, plenty of space for a bit of privacy on your own or to sit around the campfire with friends.
The river’s deep swimming holes are perfect for a swim in summer and offer great fishing spots for trout and blackfish. Also see wild platypus in the river.
The surrounding mature white gum forest is home to abundant birdlife, and the valley hosts pairs of wedge-tailed eagles, which are often seen soaring high above the campground.
The grounds are flat for easy access with plenty of public open space to kick a football, play cricket or ride pushbikes or to relax in the communal shelter or around the provided fire pots on each site.
Surrounding bushlands are great for exploring and are just a short 30-minute drive to fabulous eateries.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Available experiences
Camp site
Campsites are available for campers or RV.
Additional costs: Power usage – $10 per connection a night
Washing machine – $2 per load (washing powder provided)
Bags of ice – $5 per bag, Wood is available on request at $1 per piece or $12 for a wheelbarrow load
Day use of campground facilities: $4 per adult $2 child $10 family
Coin-operated showers: $2 for 5 minutes.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A kitchen area and desk which is accessible for a person at seated height or is height adjustable.
- A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
- A lever handle on bathroom door.
- A shower curtain (no door).
- Grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable).
- A handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long).
- Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
- Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.
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