Hi, are there any Tassie Solo's out there beginning to think about sorting out their gear - getting ready for some camping in Tassie. Shouldn't be too long now before the weather starts to warm up enough for the 'faint-hearted'. I'm on the North Coast of Tassie, and anxious to get going again
Hi PML - we are heading to Tassy on 1 November for five months - will get on here and let you know when we get there which way we are going - ok - organise a meet up maybe?
PML said
01:35 AM Aug 24, 2012
Hope to see you then Jukes
Pauline
jules47 said
02:22 AM Aug 24, 2012
Yeoelevan (John) will be down as well from 2nd December till end January.
Ironman162 said
11:34 PM Sep 14, 2012
I will be in Tassie for December too! Sounds like a gathering is starting to happen :)
PML said
12:04 AM Sep 15, 2012
Great, keep in touch. I usually check emails daily
Sounds like the start of a gathering!!!! yayay!!!! Will post when we get down there.
Billee said
07:58 PM Oct 3, 2012
G'day Everyone,
Lee and I are Newbies and our first trip is to Tassie from about mid December through to mid Feb. hopefully we will meet up with afew of you on the way.
Cheers,
Bill
QueenKombi said
09:24 PM Nov 1, 2012
Heading down to Tassie as soon as the school holidays come to an end after Easter. Haven't picked the dates yet, but will be staying at least a week. Plan to check out Bruny Island too.
Never been on the Spirit of Tasmania before. Not really looking forward to that part of the journey as my stomach and sea travel don't entirely mix, so any tips would be appreciated
jules47 said
10:07 PM Nov 2, 2012
We have just arrived on the Spirit of Tasmania today - was a pretty bumpy crossing, that was ok, we chose to go on the Ocean Loungers - which are very comfortable, they provide a pillow (very small) and a light rug - the chairs are like a Jason recliner - there are individual lights, handy. My trouble was they guy in front snored non stop - I kept kicking the back of his chair, which he had so far reclined it was hard to get out of my seat to go to the loo - consideration is the name of the game!
The boat itself is terrific, and getting on and off is very organised - we joined the queue around 4.15pm, and it moved pretty slowly - three u-turns!!!!! until we were in place to park, around 6pm - you drive on and drive off - so we were pretty well forward - they check you at Melbourne for guns, gas bottles (you can have the ones that are plumbed to your fridge etc), but any loose ones are taken, you get a receipt and pick them up in Devonport. They have a cursory look inside at Melbourne - and in Devonport they ask about fruit, vegetables, etc. - if you have eaten your fruit and have the peel, they will take it for you and dispose of it.
On the boat itself - there are maps everywhere to show where everything is - and you get one with your boarding pass - the food areas, pokies, theatre, tourist info and gift shop are on level 7 - The Captains Table do a good smorgasboard - we got the small plate - $18 - roast, vegies, roll, chicken wing, rice and a few other things - pretty good value - theatre had two different movies - 8pm and 10pm.
A guy at Devonport was handing out a sample bag - well worth getting - lots of information, maps, specials, discounts etc.
Would recommend it to anyone.
As for motion sickness, either kwells or ginger, both available from chemist seem to work well, lots of "sick bags" available on board though!! And get fresh air, go outside occasionally.
PML said
01:26 AM Nov 3, 2012
Welcome to Tassie Jules. You might have seen on one of my posts that we have started a camping group in our area (Nth Tas), but still travel to all areas of Tas. We are going for a trip in a week or so. If any of you are interested in joining us - send me your emails and I will add them to our group email list and send you the details when available. Safe traveling
Hi, are there any Tassie Solo's out there beginning to think about sorting out their gear - getting ready for some camping in Tassie. Shouldn't be too long now before the weather starts to warm up enough for the 'faint-hearted'. I'm on the North Coast of Tassie, and anxious to get going again
Cheers
Pauline
Hope to see you then Jukes
Pauline
I will be in Tassie for December too! Sounds like a gathering is starting to happen :)
Great, keep in touch. I usually check emails daily
Cheers
PML
Sounds like the start of a gathering!!!! yayay!!!! Will post when we get down there.
G'day Everyone,
Lee and I are Newbies and our first trip is to Tassie from about mid December through to mid Feb. hopefully we will meet up with afew of you on the way.
Cheers,
Bill
Heading down to Tassie as soon as the school holidays come to an end after Easter. Haven't picked the dates yet, but will be staying at least a week. Plan to check out Bruny Island too.
Never been on the Spirit of Tasmania before. Not really looking forward to that part of the journey as my stomach and sea travel don't entirely mix, so any tips would be appreciated
The boat itself is terrific, and getting on and off is very organised - we joined the queue around 4.15pm, and it moved pretty slowly - three u-turns!!!!! until we were in place to park, around 6pm - you drive on and drive off - so we were pretty well forward - they check you at Melbourne for guns, gas bottles (you can have the ones that are plumbed to your fridge etc), but any loose ones are taken, you get a receipt and pick them up in Devonport. They have a cursory look inside at Melbourne - and in Devonport they ask about fruit, vegetables, etc. - if you have eaten your fruit and have the peel, they will take it for you and dispose of it.
On the boat itself - there are maps everywhere to show where everything is - and you get one with your boarding pass - the food areas, pokies, theatre, tourist info and gift shop are on level 7 - The Captains Table do a good smorgasboard - we got the small plate - $18 - roast, vegies, roll, chicken wing, rice and a few other things - pretty good value - theatre had two different movies - 8pm and 10pm.
A guy at Devonport was handing out a sample bag - well worth getting - lots of information, maps, specials, discounts etc.
Would recommend it to anyone.
As for motion sickness, either kwells or ginger, both available from chemist seem to work well, lots of "sick bags" available on board though!! And get fresh air, go outside occasionally.
Welcome to Tassie Jules. You might have seen on one of my posts that we have started a camping group in our area (Nth Tas), but still travel to all areas of Tas. We are going for a trip in a week or so. If any of you are interested in joining us - send me your emails and I will add them to our group email list and send you the details when available. Safe traveling
PML