river cruise ( stopped at tarrileagh and queenstown on way for cakes )
both these places have plenty of history
had a few hours at zeehan museum worth the time to see
stayed 1 night at tullah
visited cradle mt done a30 minute walk after getting off the bus
then went north to wynyard .. stanley.then as far west as you could go
stayed at rosebank cottages about 15 ks east of smithton (brilliant)
then visited tulip farm all in full bloom all colours nice small towns across
the top PENGUIN etc
then to launceston 3 nights went south on day trips to Ross ..Longford ect
raspberry factory another choc factory
had a bit rain for 2 days 1 puncture( the rest of things very good)
suenray
exa41 said
03:13 PM Oct 13, 2014
sounds great , reminds me of when we were there a few years ago , enjoy.
Dougwe said
03:34 PM Oct 13, 2014
How,
Shut the front gate!!
How good is that Sue and Ray, all great places for sure. I did all those areas Late January-February this year but used Devonport as base camp.
dazren said
06:07 PM Oct 13, 2014
Yep, great place to visit, all those places sound familar, don't know anyone who has been to Tassie, and not really enjoyed it, I have not been there for about 20 years, ? and your post has got me thinking ? It's about time i went back. But just like you, i would do it for 2 to 3 weeks with NO van.
Dougwe said
06:09 PM Oct 13, 2014
How,
Hey mate. Ya back?? Good to see ya popping in again. Wombat's been a real hand full mate.
the rocket said
06:37 PM Oct 13, 2014
TAJ wrote:
had 3 nights b@b port sorell used as base
went to launcestion gorge beaconsfield deloraine sheffield (murals painted every where)must see
had 2 nights bicheno
nice spot went visit coles bay nat park wine glass bay
Yeah Dougwe, we got back last friday, still way,way, behind with catching up on everything, ? Have followed your journey with The Colarado, [ bl--dy good choice mate, real good looking unit. still have to see pics of your now 'house' [sic] but your description sounds great,
I am officially retired now, so will have more time to travel. and i will catch you out there in your new home [ Australia ]
By the way ? you said that Wombat has been a real handfull ? i asked Mrs Wombat if wombat had a ''handfull '
She Laughed and said well it would have to be a very very Small Hand
PS sorry for the off topic comment Taj,
TAJ said
06:48 AM Oct 14, 2014
hi no problem dazren
any body interested we found booking .com. okay
rang a place she said $120 did by booking .com $85
suenray
Dunmowin said
04:47 PM Oct 24, 2014
Good trip - you make us look forward to ours next October - but we will be taking the van, staying for 6 months.
had 3 nights b@b port sorell used as base
went to launcestion gorge beaconsfield deloraine sheffield (murals painted every where)must see
had 2 nights bicheno
nice spot went visit coles bay nat park wine glass bay
2 nights at taranna masons cottages
spent most of the day visiting port arthur
4 nights at sandy bay hobart
bruny is was very quite (seasonal)
mt wellington.. southport.. cadbury factory..huon salmon farm
2 nights at strahan
river cruise ( stopped at tarrileagh and queenstown on way for cakes )
both these places have plenty of history
had a few hours at zeehan museum worth the time to see
stayed 1 night at tullah
visited cradle mt done a30 minute walk after getting off the bus
then went north to wynyard .. stanley.then as far west as you could go
stayed at rosebank cottages about 15 ks east of smithton (brilliant)
then visited tulip farm all in full bloom all colours nice small towns across
the top PENGUIN etc
then to launceston 3 nights went south on day trips to Ross ..Longford ect
raspberry factory another choc factory
had a bit rain for 2 days 1 puncture( the rest of things very good)
suenray
Shut the front gate!!
How good is that Sue and Ray, all great places for sure. I did all those areas Late January-February this year but used Devonport as base camp.
Yep, great place to visit, all those places sound familar, don't know anyone who has been to Tassie, and not really enjoyed it, I have not been there for about 20 years, ? and your post has got me thinking ? It's about time i went back. But just like you, i would do it for 2 to 3 weeks with NO van.
Hey mate. Ya back?? Good to see ya popping in again. Wombat's been a real hand full mate.
hi, sounds like you had a great adventure. salmon farm - I missed that one.it sounds fantastic . enjoy.
Dougwe wrote. --- Hey mate. Ya back?? Good to see ya popping in again. Wombat's been a real hand full mate.
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Yeah Dougwe, we got back last friday, still way,way, behind with catching up on everything, ? Have followed your journey with The Colarado, [ bl--dy good choice mate, real good looking unit. still have to see pics of your now 'house' [sic] but your description sounds great,
I am officially retired now, so will have more time to travel. and i will catch you out there in your new home [ Australia ]
By the way ? you said that Wombat has been a real handfull ? i asked Mrs Wombat if wombat had a ''handfull '
She Laughed and said well it would have to be a very very Small Hand
PS sorry for the off topic comment Taj,
hi no problem dazren
any body interested we found booking .com. okay
rang a place she said $120 did by booking .com $85
suenray
Good trip - you make us look forward to ours next October - but we will be taking the van, staying for 6 months.