The farm
Camp, hunt and explore private farm tracks under Tower Hill
About 900 acres of mixed Tower Hill country: steep hills, undulating ground, flats, plantation forest and managed grazing land. One group at a time. No glamping and no gift shop. Just big hills, cold creeks and a whole lot of room.
Rough and PRIMAL, and proud of it
About 900 acres of hill country at Tower Hill, sitting at about 560 to 800 m, with Tower Hill rising above us to about 1,118 m. It's a working farm. The tracks are rough, the creeks are rocky, the scrub is thick in places and the weather can turn in an hour. That's exactly why people love it. Your group gets the run of the place.
Clear night skies far from light pollution. If you're lucky, the occasional aurora.
Come prepared. You'll want a 4WD or a high clearance vehicle, good boots, warm layers for cold nights, and everything you need to look after yourselves. Phone coverage is patchy, so don't count on it. There are no facilities, so bring your own everything. Caravans welcome. Some camping areas aren't caravan-accessible, so let us know when booking and we'll point you to a suitable site.
- One group per booking. You won't share the property with any other guests. Farm staff may be working on the property, and every group does an induction when they arrive.
- Check-in from 3 pm, check-out by 1 pm on the day you leave.
- Working farm. Primal Pastures is a working farm. Staff and contractors may be on site from time to time, so always positively identify your target and what's beyond it, and treat any vehicle or person as present.
We're aiming to start visitor experiences from 2027, once the farm is tidied up. Keen to run them? See Share the farm.
Farm gates remain closed and locked at all times. Your gate code is sent in your pre-arrival email. Lost it? Call or text 0449 575 905.
Which stay suits me?
Hunting
- Who it's for
- Licensed, insured hunters after deer, wallaby and pest species. The country is mixed: steep hills, undulating ground, flats, plantation forest and managed grazing land.
- Licence needed
- Every shooter needs a current firearms licence, plus a game licence for some species. See the hunting page.
- Group size
- Max 8 shooters, 10 guests per group, plus up to 4 children under 5. Up to 4 vehicles per group (e.g. 2 towing vehicles + 2 UTVs/ATVs, BYO).
Camping only
- Who it's for
- Families and friends who want proper bush camping, big night skies and no shooting.
- Licence needed
- None. No shooting or hunting is allowed.
- Group size
- Up to 10 adults and adolescents, plus up to 4 children under 5 (free), and up to 4 vehicles per group (e.g. 2 towing vehicles + 2 UTVs/ATVs, BYO).
UTV & Quad
- Who it's for
- Guests on a hunting or camping stay who want to explore our private farm tracks.
- Licence needed
- None extra for our private tracks. Public roads and forest have their own rules.
- Group size
- Part of your stay, so your booking's group size applies.
Hiking nearby
Tower Hill's East and West Towers are right above us, both Tasmanian "Abels", with more walks around the Fingal Valley, St Marys and Mathinna. These are outside our property, so check access rules and conditions before you go.
Good to know
- Our activities are self-guided and included free with your stay, subject to season and farm operations.
- It's bush camping with no facilities, so come self-sufficient.
- Some areas and activities may be restricted while hunters are on.
- Phone coverage is patchy. Tell someone your plan and when you expect to be back.
- Staff and contractors may be working on the farm at any time.
What you can do
- CampingCamp on the farm, no shooting required. $110 a night per group.Camping info
- Hunting & ShootingLicensed, insured hunters, from $192.50 per hunter, first night.Hunting info
- UTV & QuadOur private farm tracks, and the rules for public roads and forest.Track info
- Walks, wildlife & birdsHiking East and West Tower, birdwatching, spotlighting, nature photography and forest bathing.Read more
- Stargazing & auroraDark skies, the Milky Way and the odd aurora.Read more
- Trail running & bikingRough farm tracks and quiet gravel roads, BYO bike.Read more
- Orienteering & treasure huntMap and compass practice, and a clue hunt for the kids.Read more
- Rock climbing & boulderingNearby, not on our property. Bring your own gear and experience.Read more
- Autumn fungi spotting & photography walksSelf-guided, free with a stay. Look and photograph only.Read more
- FishingTrout on the South Esk River nearby. Licence required.Read more
- Gold panning & prospectingPanning, fossicking and metal detecting in Tasmania's first gold country. Ask us first.Read more
- Valley of AdventuresPaddling, gold history, prospecting, climbing, walks and the local pub.Explore
- BookCheck dates, times and the induction, then book your nights.Check dates
Guest vehicles
Bringing your own UTV, quad or 4WD? Good on you, the tracks are half the fun. A few simple rules keep everyone safe:
- Your vehicle must be registered or insured, and every driver must hold a current licence.
- Wear a helmet on a quad, and no passengers on a single-seat quad.
- No one under 16 drives.
- Stay on marked tracks and keep to 20 km/h on all farm tracks.
- Guests don't operate any farm machinery or farm vehicles.
Your guest waiver covers vehicle use. See the camping waiver or the hunting waiver.