Tassie can be great for next level free camps. On the east coast we pulled in at Mayfields, just near Swansea and Bicheno, and finally lucked out on a great park up right across from the ocean where you can see Freycinet Peninsula stretch across the horizon line. It doesn't get much better than this!
After drying out our clothes from the rain the day before, and a good night's sleep (it rained again!) we woke up to blue skies and paradise. First things first was a beautiful swim. So far we have only missed one day! Incredible, incredible, incredible.
Then Jamie got to fishing, catching us a flathead. Flathead are great eating - not many bones and a really mild, firm fish. It's a solid fave for most Aussies and you can find them in fish and chip shops alongside barramundi, whiting and flake. Funny, we were talking to a guy from Oklahoma the other day who said he didn't like our fish and chips. Guy was tucking into a big greasy burger so we didn't really take offense. Clearly he didn't know what good food was ;)
I love how camping often means making do with what you have. I have most things in my kitchen but sometimes you have to get creative with what little you have left before the next shop. This time this meant softshell tacos (they store really well and last longer) with a coleslaw of grated beetroot, grated carrot, spring onion, red cabbage and chipotle mayo. Honestly I think this is my new fave slaw!
The flathead was filleted and washed, and rolled in some flour in which I had mixed a generous shake of ground garlic powder (a must for camping), some smoked paprika and cummin, and salt. I fried it in olive oil til crispy. Soooo good.
I also had some jalapeno dip which went really well with the flavours I already had. Seriously, they were amazing.
If you're headed up the east coast, try to time in so you get into this free camp first thing in the morning when you are more likely to get a camp. It's definitely worth it and I think much better than some of the other camps up the east coast. There are no bins and no water, but there is a toilet block which is handy.
Okay I'm off for a walk along the beach and another swim, and to see if Jamie has caught more fish for dinner yet.
With Love,
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I am so envious, it looks sublime! I'm not familiar with Flathead, it looks very good as do the tacos!
My family are all fishermen and our favourite fish is Shad (we call it Elf in Afrikaans) Absolutely the best seawater fish in our waters.
I love the ocean; falling asleep to the sound of the waves, feeling the spray on your face when you go walking on the sand, or hopping from rock to rock! Of course, swimming is the best part, enjoy River <3
Thanks lovely. I could eat this every day. Elf sounds yummy too.
It's very fun, beach tourism is always the main choice and adds to the excitement when you camp, fish and cook there, this is really extraordinary.
Can't beat the beach really except if it gets crowded!
Wow. Nice place for family bonding. Tranquil place like this is a perfect place to unwind everyone from stress.
It is indeed clearly visible, it is true what you said, the place is so nice for camping, its beauty makes me very entertained ❤️
Sounds like an epic free camp spot in Tassie! That view of Freycinet Peninsula would be incredible. And catching your own dinner? Top marks! Flathead is delicious, and your tacos sound amazing. That slaw sounds like a winner too - beetroot is underrated.
Love the DIY camping spirit – making do with what you have and getting creative in the kitchen. Those taco ingredients sound like they'd travel well.
Free camps are the best, even without all the amenities. That's the beauty of it, right? Enjoy the rest of your trip! Hope Jamie catches another flathead for dinner.
thanks! It's definitely all about what keeps well and making do.
Wow, I can't wait summer, beach and sun. I'm jealous at you
I really like your post, photography are amazing
The beach is the best. It always gives a touch of grace to life.
The best thing is to be able to eat there and appreciate its beauty. That's what I believe.
the atmosphere on the beach is very pleasant i like your post