Hi I am trying to find a campsite that allows dog between Penguin and Stanley can anyone help with suggestions Thanks .
jules47 said
08:10 PM Dec 29, 2013
At Penguin the Lions Park behind the shops, just over the railway line allow dogs, as does the Surf Lifesaving Club .
BRAGGABB said
06:58 AM Dec 30, 2013
Hi Jules
Thanks I have that one but was hoping to find another one closer to Stanley as after visiting the Nut I was going to head from Wynyard to Strahan, Queenstown making my way to Hobart in a motorhome.
This is my first trip am I to keen as I have know idea what the road are like. Pam
Big Gorilla said
07:12 AM Dec 30, 2013
When are you planning to do this trip ? Even though I live in Launceston it's been a few years since I've been to Stanley. I will be in that area around Feb. 22 as I'm going to Peacefest outside Wynyard, so maybe getting back into the area will refresh my memory. As I recall, you can free camp on the very large wharf area at Stanley. I think there is also a toilet block and Dump Point there. Other areas inc. Wynyard Showground; Hall Point, 8km west of Penguin; Smithton Esplanade, western side. The last two locations require your MH/Caravan to be self contained.
-- Edited by Big Gorilla on Monday 30th of December 2013 09:18:58 AM
moblet said
09:27 AM Dec 30, 2013
Rocky Cape Tavern has free camping, though it's hardly a spectacular location. No idea if pets are allowed but the camping area is fenced (you'll see FREE CAMPING lettered on it from the highway) and there's a phone number in the link. Hellyer Gorge on your way inland from Wynyard is another possibility, but it would presumably be 90+ minutes' drive from Stanley in a motorhome. Hellyer wouldn't be suitable if your dog likes to get lost in the bush.
I drove that section of the Bass Highway three days ago. It has a few short ups and downs but is in excellent condition and is an easy drive. Any corners for which you might need to slow are signposted. It's flat and increasingly exposed to the wind once you're west of Rocky Cape.
BRAGGABB said
09:30 AM Dec 30, 2013
Hi Ken
I won't be in Tassie till March as I have a Wedding to go to in Evandale. Yes the Motorhome is self contained. I will have the dogs with me which rules out a few spots. The trip across to Strahan ,Queenstown then on to Hobart do you know if the road ok, I have heard that it is very steep .
jules47 said
09:40 AM Dec 30, 2013
Pam - at Stanley, the visitors info centre will tell you the only free camping is on the Esplanade - to the left of the Nut. Drive along till you get past the houses, there are some pyramid shaped trees - can camp anywhere along there - no facilities, but about 100 m away there is a toilet block and water.
No problems with dogs there. We didn't like the idea of camping under the Nut - preferred the Esplanade.
BRAGGABB said
09:43 AM Dec 30, 2013
Great that is just what I need./ Thanks
I won't be in Tassie till March as I have a Wedding to go to in Evandale. Yes the Motorhome is self contained. I will have the dogs with me which rules out a few spots. The trip across to Strahan ,Queenstown then on to Hobart do you know if the road ok, I have heard that it is very steep .
jules47 said
09:51 AM Dec 30, 2013
Coming out of Queenstown towards Hobart is very, very steep and winding - but Yeoeleven made it in his little old Hi Ace!
Across to Strahan from the north is not a bad trip at all - at Strahan you can go out to Macquarie Heads (bit of dirt road- about 11k I think), $6 per night per person - dogs are fine, terrific spot. Also at the Golf Club in town - was $10.
Queenstown - you can camp at the football oval, in the carpark
Check out the Tasmania section on here-free/budget campsites - lots of good spots there.
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10:01 AM Dec 30, 2013
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Great that is just what I need
Thanks Guys much appreciated. Lots of good advice, I am now for warned about the wind and steepness coming out of Queenstown that it will not be to bad.
I hope you don't mind but if I need some more advice ( I am sure I will)can I ask you all again, as this will be my first trip I am trying to be prep aired for anything but I am sure I will miss some thing.
Big Gorilla said
10:09 AM Dec 30, 2013
PamWithers wrote:
Hi Ken
I won't be in Tassie till March as I have a Wedding to go to in Evandale. Yes the Motorhome is self contained. I will have the dogs with me which rules out a few spots. The trip across to Strahan ,Queenstown then on to Hobart do you know if the road ok, I have heard that it is very steep .
If you are looking for a park at Evandale, the Park where the Sunday Markets are held you can free camp there but not on Saturday or Sunday nights. I haven't been on the Burnie to Queenstown road since 1998 but Jules has provided that information together with the road conditions from Queenstown to Hobart...
blaze said
11:25 PM Dec 30, 2013
jules47 wrote:
Pam - at Stanley, the visitors info centre will tell you the only free camping is on the Esplanade - to the left of the Nut. Drive along till you get past the houses, there are some pyramid shaped trees - can camp anywhere along there - no facilities, but about 100 m away there is a toilet block and water. No problems with dogs there. We didn't like the idea of camping under the Nut - preferred the Esplanade.
No camping signs there now Jules, the Stanley wharf is still a goer I am led to believe. Smithton boat lauching ramp on the river, dump point on other side. Dogs ok at both place. Tall timbers resort if self contained in Smithton.
Nice to be home for a while but back to broome on the 5th
cheers
blaze
jules47 said
11:29 PM Dec 30, 2013
Shame re closure of free camp at Stanley on the Esplanade - was a lovely spot - we were kept awake by chattering penguins!!!!
BRAGGABB said
06:38 AM Dec 31, 2013
Thanks for the up date
moblet said
10:10 AM Dec 31, 2013
PamWithers wrote:
The trip across to Strahan ,Queenstown then on to Hobart do you know if the road ok, I have heard that it is very steep .
You don't need to worry. Every conceivable tourist vehicle has done this trip. The main roads through the southwest are fine if you're not in a hurry, but like many in Tasmania would be hazardous if you were driving fast and didn't know the road. While some of the hills are long, they aren't exceptionally steep (I've ridden them with a loaded touring bicycle). There are lots of ups and downs, and many of them are twisty (the hill out of Queenstown is famous for its 99 bends) which means you don't get to carry momentum and might feel like you're grinding up them, but they are nowhere near steep enough to stop you. There is much less traffic down here, and drivers are generally more patient, which helps make driving less stressful especially if you're not quite sure where you're going. The main thing I would say to watch out for when driving off the major highways is that upcoming slow corners aren't reliably signposted, so be sure to slow down and enjoy the scenery!
BRAGGABB said
03:37 PM Dec 31, 2013
Great, if you have done it on a bike I am sure I will handle it. I will count the 99 bends and yes I will not be traveling fast on any of the road I am in not hurry what I don't see this time I will see the next time I am back. I appreciate know what in front of me especially as this is the first time out
its the anticipation of WHAT IFS, hopeful I will have the 3 P in place that I will get around most things.
jules47 said
08:32 AM Jan 1, 2014
You will be fine PamWithers - there are some different road signs over there - instead of saying it is 120K to the next stop, it will say "Travel time - 90 minutes" - and things like that! Distances aren't great, but with winding roads and hence slower driving, it makes for a very relaxed experience!
Hi I am trying to find a campsite that allows dog between Penguin and Stanley can anyone help with suggestions Thanks .
Thanks I have that one but was hoping to find another one closer to Stanley as after visiting the Nut I was going to head from Wynyard to Strahan, Queenstown making my way to Hobart in a motorhome.
This is my first trip am I to keen as I have know idea what the road are like. Pam
When are you planning to do this trip ? Even though I live in Launceston it's been a few years since I've been to Stanley. I will be in that area around Feb. 22 as I'm going to Peacefest outside Wynyard, so maybe getting back into the area will refresh my memory. As I recall, you can free camp on the very large wharf area at Stanley. I think there is also a toilet block and Dump Point there. Other areas inc. Wynyard Showground; Hall Point, 8km west of Penguin; Smithton Esplanade, western side. The last two locations require your MH/Caravan to be self contained.
-- Edited by Big Gorilla on Monday 30th of December 2013 09:18:58 AM
Rocky Cape Tavern has free camping, though it's hardly a spectacular location. No idea if pets are allowed but the camping area is fenced (you'll see FREE CAMPING lettered on it from the highway) and there's a phone number in the link. Hellyer Gorge on your way inland from Wynyard is another possibility, but it would presumably be 90+ minutes' drive from Stanley in a motorhome. Hellyer wouldn't be suitable if your dog likes to get lost in the bush.
I drove that section of the Bass Highway three days ago. It has a few short ups and downs but is in excellent condition and is an easy drive. Any corners for which you might need to slow are signposted. It's flat and increasingly exposed to the wind once you're west of Rocky Cape.
I won't be in Tassie till March as I have a Wedding to go to in Evandale. Yes the Motorhome is self contained. I will have the dogs with me which rules out a few spots. The trip across to Strahan ,Queenstown then on to Hobart do you know if the road ok, I have heard that it is very steep .
No problems with dogs there. We didn't like the idea of camping under the Nut - preferred the Esplanade.
Great that is just what I need./ Thanks
I won't be in Tassie till March as I have a Wedding to go to in Evandale. Yes the Motorhome is self contained. I will have the dogs with me which rules out a few spots. The trip across to Strahan ,Queenstown then on to Hobart do you know if the road ok, I have heard that it is very steep .
Across to Strahan from the north is not a bad trip at all - at Strahan you can go out to Macquarie Heads (bit of dirt road- about 11k I think), $6 per night per person - dogs are fine, terrific spot. Also at the Golf Club in town - was $10.
Queenstown - you can camp at the football oval, in the carpark
Check out the Tasmania section on here-free/budget campsites - lots of good spots there.
Great that is just what I need
Thanks Guys much appreciated. Lots of good advice, I am now for warned about the wind and steepness coming out of Queenstown that it will not be to bad.
I hope you don't mind but if I need some more advice ( I am sure I will)can I ask you all again, as this will be my first trip I am trying to be prep aired for anything but I am sure I will miss some thing.
If you are looking for a park at Evandale, the Park where the Sunday Markets are held you can free camp there but not on Saturday or Sunday nights. I haven't been on the Burnie to Queenstown road since 1998 but Jules has provided that information together with the road conditions from Queenstown to Hobart...
No camping signs there now Jules, the Stanley wharf is still a goer I am led to believe. Smithton boat lauching ramp on the river, dump point on other side. Dogs ok at both place. Tall timbers resort if self contained in Smithton.
Nice to be home for a while but back to broome on the 5th
cheers
blaze
Thanks for the up date
You don't need to worry. Every conceivable tourist vehicle has done this trip. The main roads through the southwest are fine if you're not in a hurry, but like many in Tasmania would be hazardous if you were driving fast and didn't know the road. While some of the hills are long, they aren't exceptionally steep (I've ridden them with a loaded touring bicycle). There are lots of ups and downs, and many of them are twisty (the hill out of Queenstown is famous for its 99 bends) which means you don't get to carry momentum and might feel like you're grinding up them, but they are nowhere near steep enough to stop you. There is much less traffic down here, and drivers are generally more patient, which helps make driving less stressful especially if you're not quite sure where you're going. The main thing I would say to watch out for when driving off the major highways is that upcoming slow corners aren't reliably signposted, so be sure to slow down and enjoy the scenery!
its the anticipation of WHAT IFS, hopeful I will have the 3 P in place that I will get around most things.
Thanks Jules. Happy New Year.