Pre-booking a campsite in Tasmania is relatively rare, with many of the popular campgrounds free and the best spots going to those who turn up first. But with that comes an issue that has long haunted those national park holiday hotspots: ghost camping. 🎥: Alison Costelloe and the ABC News Tasmania team: Jonny McNee, Kate Worledge and Jordy Gregg. To read the full story or get the news that matters to you straight from the source, download the ABC NEWS app via the link in our bio. #Tasmania #Ca

As the longer days and warmer weather start to roll in, camping is back on the radar for many Tasmanians. ⛺️ But with the change of season also comes gusty conditions that can make having a campfire risky if you’re not prepared. While a campfire adds to the experience, it can quickly escape, damage campgrounds, and put lives at risk. ✅Only light campfires in PWS designated areas, never on roadsides, beaches, or where campfire fire ban signage is erected. ✅Keep your fire at least three metres cle