Our Fire Pit/Bowl Specifications
To ensure the safety of all our guests and to protect the environment, the following requirements must be met if you wish to bring a fire pit/bowl on site during your stay with us.
Please read carefully before your arrival, thank you for your cooperation.
YOUR FIRE PIT/BOWL MUST:
BE FULLY SELF CONTAINED:
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Made of steel, cast iron or a non-combustible material
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NO GROUND FIRES PERMMITTED
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Must not allow embers, ash or coal to fall on the ground
BE ELEVATED OFF THE GROUND:
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Must be a minimum clearance of 30cm from the ground
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Must have legs or a stand – of complete stability
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No direct contact with any campsite surface
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Must have a fire-retardant mat underneath at all times (these can be found on Amazon very inexpensively)
HAVE A SOLID BASE OR ASH CATCHER:
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Must include a solid bottom plate
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Must prevent ash or hot debris from escaping
BE OF A SUITABLE SIZE:
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Must be easily manageable and not oversized
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Max Diameter – 600mm
NOT PERMITTED ON SITE:
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Open ground fires
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Fire Pits dug into the soil
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Makeshift or homemade fire pits/bowls that do not meet the above requirements
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Large bonfire style setups
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Fire bowls placed directly on grass
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No open flames inside tents
APPROVED FUEL TYPES:
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Clean, dry fire-wood
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Heat beads/cooking charcoal (for cooking use only)
We understand that camping comes with a lot of packing!! So we can save you the worry of fire-wood. We have fire-wood available to buy from reception between the hours of 8am – 5pm.
SAFTEY REQUIRMENTS
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A bucket of water must be kept nearby at all times
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Fires must be always supervised by a responsible adult
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Fires must be fully extinguished before retiring for the evening/night
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Fires are not permitted under any circumstance during a SITE FIRE BAN (you will be notified if the site is under one)
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No open flame inside a tent
SITE PROTECTION
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A fire-retardant mat must always be underneath your fire pit/bowl
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Ash must be completely cooled and removed or disposed of in the designated ASH BIN – this is located on the concrete by the bins
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Any damage to the campsite grounds may incur repair charges
CAMPSITE AUTHORTY
Management reserve the right to:
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Inspect your fire pit/bowl
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Prohibit use if deemed unsafe
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Ban fires during high-risk weather conditions
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable camping environment for everyone.