G'day everyone, been awhile but finally found sometime to make a quick post of our tassie trip. What a revelation Tasmania has been despite the poor weather. The scenery is stunning, from coast to coast and inland, excellent roads and signage and of course camps 5! We have found no shortage of free camps in Tasmania and some of the stops provided are in lovely locations, ie, Freycinet Peninsula. Before leaving home I purchased a gps and cannot speak highly enough of it for locating camps 5 gps references; coupled with cruise control I am a happy camper.( there is quite an active police presence on the roads which I consider good for road safety)
To date the architecture across the state has been a standout, it is just so lovely to see our history so well preserved and maintained..........I highly recommend a visit, just remember to pack the thermals!!
Cheers,
Ozi2

I come from Tassie and am glad you love it it is so beautiful and we are on an Adventure around the big island at the moment. I miss it very much but I dont miss the cold. If It was warmer everyone would want to live there!!!! How long have you been there? Happy safe travels bettyboop

We spent nearly 5 weeks there in March/April 2005 and wished we could spend 5 months! People were great, scenery fantastic, fabulous old buildings and everything so close together. Love to go back

All Tassie people are wonderful lol We have lived in Tassie all our lives and love it but it is still so COLD and yes Brookie you dont have to travel for hours to get to anywhere as you do on the big island I know Tassie like the back of my hand and love everything about it

Hi guy's, further to yesterdays post we had another magnificent day touring the historic town of Ross, and yes, the town famous for its scallop pies lives up to its reputation...........delicious, and if you are salivating at the thought then so are we!
I know Ross gets a deservedly good writeup by travellers but we found the nearby town of Oatlands to be the equal of Ross and would recommend any GN take the time to get off the highway and visit, you wont regret it. In fact we diverted to most of the towns bypassed by the highway and loved every minute.
Our next destination is South Cape, with a walk to Australia's most southern point then returning to Hobart and onto Bruny Island for some free camping. Its then onto Port Arthur, Limes bay etc so will try to keep you posted where possible.
cheers everyone,
ozi2

we were there in january/ february this year for 6 weeks. when you get to port arthur ensure you have time to go to the coalfields. this area hasn't been touch by commericalism and you will see some good ruins here and the is also an underground prison which you can walk through (only just under ground) when in port arthur we free camped at the Nubeeria rsl & bowls club. nice counter teas and hot showers for $2. saved our own water. another $2 camp was at Triburna behind the hotel. again good counter teas. and at the tourist info office you can shower there also. triburna the ferry terminal to maria island. yes could not agree with you more tasmaina is a fanstic place soo much to see we were very busy every day of our 6 weeks brian & kerry 505 coomal & duel fuel 2007 bf falcon soon to be traded and are getting a avan ovation

ozi2, do they have a car ferry to get across to Bruny Island?? Sounds a lovley place to free camp.

G'day Happy wanderer, we leave for Bruny island Friday, standard ferry fare is $35.00 with pensioner/DVA discount available. It takes around 15mins apparently to cross to Bruny. If it is anything like the rest of Tasmania then it will be beautiful.
All the best
Ozi

G'day Brian and Kerry, thank you for your post witLih sites to visit/stay/shower!
We have heard that Port Arthur is overpriced and that there are many other area's of great beauty, ie, Lime Bay and history of the coal fields. We will still visit P A of course and to pay our respects.
Ozi2

G'day Gerty D, you asked to be kept posted so here is today's outing.
We left Hobart early, forecast was for rain, fog and snow on low ground....what we got was the most magnificent clear day one could ask for...fantastic start to a fantastic day driving via Huonville,Franklin and on south to ****le Bay.
What a stunning sightwe had when we arrived....a beautiful beach and bay all to ourselves, warm sunshine, old forest growth to the waters edge and snow on nearby Mt La Perouse.....truly, you had to be there to really appreciate how lovely it was.
We were restricted by time and the return walk takes 4 hours so a shortcut was involved,ie, less time walking!
For any GN's wanting to free camp there is a 30day period allowed. The state and National parks long drop toilets are of a high standard and evenly spaced throughout the area. Potable water is available with the rider that it should be boiled.campsites are plentiful throughout the area so I dont imagine freecampers would have a problem. Road access is via a dirt road, heavily corrugated so slow but surely will see you there. Vegation is to the edge of road so wildlife could be encountered. Sadly we only had the day visit but I would have no hesitation in returning for a long stay.
Cheers,
Ozi2

We are booked on the ferry 6th Nov for 4 months.Can't wait to get over there.
I am debating wether or not to take the tinny, any suggestions?

Hi Gary and Kerry, I just wish I had brought my fishing kayak....the waterways are brilliant and the choice too many to count and given you have the summer months to fish then I would load the tinny for sure.
ozi2