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	Cockle Creek

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*Description*	Bush camping area adjacent to Cockle Creek and just outside the Southwest National Park boundary.
*Location*	43° 34′ CD" S . 146° 53′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : ** km SSW of Dover Prominent feature : Cockle Creek
*What's there*


*General comments*
	There are several camping areas at Cockle Creek or along the road to Cockle Creek, including Boltons Green in .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Attractions*
	Free camping in a remote and beautiful part of Tasmania. Frequently used as a base for several bush walks, including.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Beautiful remote camping site with access to swimming, fishing and canoeing in Cockle Creek. F.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Minimal facilities and weath.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*LRC Recommendation*
	At the very least it is well worth a day.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	Well maintained roads suitable for all vehic.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Activities for the Kids*
	Bushwalking, fishing, swimming an.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Considerations for those with disabilities*
	Nothing specif.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Travel Notes*
	The free camp at Cockle Creek is before crossing the Cockle Creek bridge. Once over the br.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Description of Camping / Accommodation facilities*
	There are camping facilities at Gillham's Beach (17.4 km along C636), Finns Beach (18 km along C636), Catamaran (19.1 km along C63.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*OziExplorer track plots*
	Cockle Creek


*OziExplorer waypoints*
	Cockle Creek
	All Cockle Creek
	Gillhams Beach


*WWWeb Links*
	Parks & Wildlife
	Discover Tasmania
	On The Road
	Off-Road Tasmania


*How do I get there*
	Travel south from Huonville on the A6 to Dover. Continue south on A6 for 15.6 km and turn right onto C635 towa.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Useful References*
	"4WD Tracks in Tasmania" by Chr.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Dover Ranger Office .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	21/10/2007 LRC Graeme and Linda Pigram

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Document produced on 03-02-2010