✅ Campsites ✅Farm Tours ✅Highland Cows Farm Tour ✅ Animal Sanctuary ✅ Farm Skills Workshops ✅ Picnics ✅Events ✅ Birthday Parties
Discover a haven where tranquility meets purpose at Eventide Sanctuary and Campground. Nestled within a stunning 100 acres of unspoiled land, this unique free-range campsite destination offers more than just a camping experience—it's a heartwarming journey amidst Highland Cows, hand-raised animals, and a vibrant tapestry of native wildlife.
473 Sugarloaf Rd, Carlton River TAS 7173
Our Mission
By choosing to camp with us, you're not just embarking on a getaway; you're supporting a vision of compassion and sustainability.
At Eventide, you are not just a visitor, but a welcomed participant in a living sanctuary. Under the compassionate guidance of your host, Ian, and his loyal dog, Wally, guests are invited to engage with and care for our cherished rescue animals.
Whether you're feeding baby calves in the fresh morning air, collecting eggs, or sprucing up the chicken coops, every activity enriches your connection to nature and these gentle creatures.
Want to visit the animals? Book a farm tour, picnic, or private event. More info about farm visits.
Secure booking platform, over 30 campsites from $25/night.
Guests can't get enough of these adorable beasts.
Escape to our stunning 100 acre location where highland cows and hand-raised animals roam free amongst abundant native wildlife.
Help feed the baby calves their morning milk, collect the eggs and tidy the chicken coops - or just relax and destress.
Over 100 acres of strunning natural environment, abundant native wildlife and forests - so you can truly immerse yourself in nature.
Experience optimal conditions for observing the beauty of the dark night sky, away from city lights.
Meet Your Hosts
Hey there! It's Ian and Wally here.
We're super excited to welcome you to our amazing animal rescue and campsite at Carlton River in Tasmania for an awesome camping and animal adventure.
We can't wait to see you at Eventide Sanctuary!
One of the highest rated campsites in Tasmania on Hipcamp
About the Animals
At Eventide Sanctuary, the care and protection of animals are at the heart of our mission.
Home to over a hundred animals, the sanctuary serves as a refuge for creatures that have been rescued or need shelter. Many of these animals arrive through compassionate interventions, sometimes rescued from situations of neglect or abandonment.
All of the animals have been personally cared for and some even hand raised by Ian so are all very friendly and safe to be around.
110+ rescue animals free-ranging on 100+ acres of farmland
All proceeds go back to the animals and running the campsite.
We welcome all contributions to keep the animals fed, happy, and healthy.
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Get Involved
✅ Farm Tours (Meet the Highland Cows!)
✅ Farm Skills Workshops ✅ Picnics ✅Events
✅ Birthday Parties ✅ Custom Tours
All donations are kindly appreciated & 100% go to rescue efforts.
Contact us to arrange a visit for your community group.
Testimonials
Updates from Ian & Wally
Amazing Farm Experience!! Awesome night away surrounded by nature and friendly farm animals and waking up to a glorious sunrise and alpacas and goats greeting us at the tent 😊 be as hands on as you like with the farm animals or farm jobs as Ian and his dog Wally need lots of help and the animal stories he tells will have you in stitches! We will be back ☀️
Monica T
Hipcamp Review
Exceptional Experience! What an incredible experience! There is nothing quite like Eventide- the property is gorgeous, but the animals are the stars that’s for sure! Ian is an amazing host- attentive, kind, fascinating and a genuinely good bloke. We will be back- many, many more times I am sure!
Brodie H.
Hipcamp Review
A Must Stay farmland experience! Got to check this place out! Little gem! Has the greatest host, Ian, and his animals. The spot is easy to get to from Hobart and travelling down to Port Arthur/Tasman National Park/Fortescue is easy from here. Plenty of natural wildlife to see as well. The land is very clean, well maintained. The farm animals are very friendly, interactive and curious but safe to be around (take it from a vet!). Beautiful sunrise. Great for everyone including families. Ian has great tips for travelling and food options! Genuinely go stay the night...or 3!
Natasha S.
Hipcamp Review
Camping with animals. Lovely peaceful setting, beautiful views, gorgeous animals, and a lovely host. Easy to visit lovely beaches and interesting towns and Vineyards. I didn't want to leave. I'm definitely going to stay again.
Barbara S.
Hipcamp Review
Do yourself a favour and be sure to stay at Ian’s Eventide Sanctuary. Ian will help you find a spot that’s suitable for your vehicle. He is very friendly and makes it easy to settle in. Family friendly and a great place to stay for people who love animals. My kids will always remember their stay here.
Angela T.
Hipcamp Review
Contact us to make a booking...
Please use the form to request a date/time to visit us.
We will then confirm your booking and you can pay on the day.
✅ Farm Tours ✅ Highland Cows Farm Tour ✅ Picnics ✅ Weddings
✅ Farm Skills Workshops ✅Events ✅ Birthday Parties ✅ Custom Tours
✅ Campsites please book via Hipcamp
Disclaimer: Guests or Visitors to Eventide Sanctuary, 473 Sugarloaf Road, Carlton River, Tasmania are required to accept responsibility and liability for their own activities and safety while on the property. This is inclusive of any advertised activities or tours and any activities guest choose to conduct. My guests safety and the safety of my animals is my highest priority and as such I may need to give stern directions at times to ensure the safety of everyone.It is expected that everyone will follow my directions without hesitation and always maintain control of children. If I feel my directions are not being followed I reserve the right to cancel any tours and ask guest to leave the property without any refunds.
We are all about having fun at Eventide Sanctuary but that fun most be safe and enjoyable for everyone, including the animals! Thank you! You will love it here!
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