Went to Bicheno today, just lovely people there. Got a Scallop Pie for $5, loved it so much I brought and ate another one, miss piggy me.Heading back inland tomorrow, has cooled off here. Patty.
Dougwe said
05:19 PM Mar 15, 2016
Hello "Miss Piggy" good to hear all is going well over there in that 'other' state I am now in another part of Aus too, on the NSW coast between Sydney and the QLD boarder. Still hot here. Around this coast for quite a while now.
Keep Safe on the roads.
Mezzie said
03:11 AM Mar 17, 2016
Tassie sure is a place I would love to go to but its got to be in summer, I hear it gets really cold there. Keep Safe :)
Dunmowin said
02:29 PM Mar 17, 2016
halfpint wrote:
Went to Bicheno today, just lovely people there. Got a Scallop Pie for $5, loved it so much I brought and ate another one, miss piggy me.Heading back inland tomorrow, has cooled off here. Patty.
In Stanley, I saw today a scallop, prawn and cray mornay pie. $12.00, you had to wait 10 minutes while they warmed it up for you. Didn't get one (not lunch time) but might go back.
We are loving Tassie also.
hokianga said
03:58 PM Mar 17, 2016
There is a lovely free camp for self contained vehicles in Deloraine, right by the river if you are heading that way. Love Tassie, the only thing I don't like is the cost of the ferry!
Friar Park said
05:28 PM Mar 17, 2016
If you are looking for a quiet free camp in northern tassie on the western shore of the Tamar River try Paper Beach between Gravelly Beach and Deviot or the boat ramp area at Gravelly Beach
Friar
adreamer said
10:55 PM Mar 17, 2016
Sounds like you are having a good time halfpint.
A few questions for you, if you don't mind.
Is it easy driving around Tassie?
How was it putting your van on the Spirit?? Did you go day trip or overnight?? Are there many good free camping sites?
What is the price of fuel? Prices of food?
I will be going in May and not sure for how long. I want to see some snow. (never have before)
Anything of interest ie old Ghost towns etc.
Thanks
Helen
Dunmowin said
11:11 PM Mar 17, 2016
adreamer wrote:
Sounds like you are having a good time halfpint.
A few questions for you, if you don't mind.
Is it easy driving around Tassie? Yes, the roads are all good quality, but the state is "lumpy" many twisty, turny windy hilly roads
How was it putting your van on the Spirit?? Easy - the crew will guide you on
Did you go day trip or overnight?? overnight, with internal private use cabin
Are there many good free camping sites? yes - many, too many to mention
What is the price of fuel? currently between $1.12 & $1.18 depends on the fluctuation on the mainland, and city vs village/town
Prices of food? What sort of food do you refer to. The state is a modern state with Woolworths, Coles and IGA, take your pick. There is also the most beautiful produce, potatoes, apples and pears, berries - all depending on the season. Cheese & dairy products! Yum
I will be going in May and not sure for how long. I want to see some snow. (never have before)You will, I can guarantee it
Anything of interest ie old Ghost towns etc. Yes, do some research into what you want to see, we have been here for 6 months, plenty to see and do.
Thanks
Helen
Let me take the liberty... Answers above to your questions. We have been here for 6 months - two months left. Still so much to see.
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Thursday 17th of March 2016 11:12:18 PM
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Friday 18th of March 2016 03:24:53 PM
adreamer said
08:33 PM Mar 18, 2016
Dunmowin wrote:
adreamer wrote:
Sounds like you are having a good time halfpint.
A few questions for you, if you don't mind.
Is it easy driving around Tassie? Yes, the roads are all good quality, but the state is "lumpy" many twisty, turny windy hilly roads
How was it putting your van on the Spirit?? Easy - the crew will guide you on
Did you go day trip or overnight?? overnight, with internal private use cabin
Are there many good free camping sites? yes - many, too many to mention
What is the price of fuel? currently between $1.12 & $1.18 depends on the fluctuation on the mainland, and city vs village/town
Prices of food? What sort of food do you refer to. The state is a modern state with Woolworths, Coles and IGA, take your pick. There is also the most beautiful produce, potatoes, apples and pears, berries - all depending on the season. Cheese & dairy products! Yum
I will be going in May and not sure for how long. I want to see some snow. (never have before)You will, I can guarantee it
Anything of interest ie old Ghost towns etc. Yes, do some research into what you want to see, we have been here for 6 months, plenty to see and do.
Thanks
Helen
Let me take the liberty... Answers above to your questions. We have been here for 6 months - two months left. Still so much to see.
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Thursday 17th of March 2016 11:12:18 PM
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Friday 18th of March 2016 03:24:53 PM
I realize that Tasmania is a modern State (should be - it was the first!).
It is a long way from the Mainland though and was thinking most things would have a hefty freight price put on it.
Thanks for your information though.
Helen
Mezzie said
06:51 AM Mar 19, 2016
Good questions Helen, I would love to know to
KevKim37 said
06:10 PM Mar 25, 2016
We spent 15mths in Tassie from 12/11 to 3/13 and after living in Cairns with freight/fuel/food/power costs we found it equal in costs for the same above listed to live in Tassie.
As for being Cold the Winter we spent doing A Housesit at Seven Mile Beach (Did Not live in the House) the Coldest we had was 3 x -2 degrees. While the same time in Shepparton Vic and Canberra they had -8 degrees. Yes it can get cold up higher or when the Westerlies are carrying the cold down to Launceston or associated areas. We were up Mt. Wellington at least 6 to 9 times to frolic in the Snow as does Most Hobartians.
We can't wait to return in a few years for a longer stay, absolutely Love Tassie.
Cheers Kev.
jules47 said
09:41 PM Mar 25, 2016
adreamer wrote:
Sounds like you are having a good time halfpint.
A few questions for you, if you don't mind.
Is it easy driving around Tassie?
How was it putting your van on the Spirit?? Did you go day trip or overnight?? Are there many good free camping sites?
What is the price of fuel? Prices of food?
I will be going in May and not sure for how long. I want to see some snow. (never have before)
Anything of interest ie old Ghost towns etc.
Thanks
Helen
Hi Helen - I am sure others will answer with up to date info - we spent four months in Tassy - November to March, we were at Bay of Fires on their hottest day (38c) - but the water is so cold they wear wetsuits to swim all summer!! We had snow on Cradle Mountain on 6th December, was the most fantastic day!!!
Apart from our liking for breakfasts out - we found the supermarkets generally well priced, and lots of markets and stall around for fruit and vege - best cherries in Lilydale - I can still taste them! Scottsdale is a great little town, Northeast Park on the edge of town is a great free camp, on a great park. Great shops and services in town as well.
We found fuel, though not cheap, but not much competition, so standard pricing all round - Coles/Woolies petrol vouchers are honoured,
Richmond Jail is a must see - if you don't feel the spirit in there I would be surprised - both times I have been there too.
Lots of free camping (or low cost) - a great place to go!
jules47 said
09:44 PM Mar 25, 2016
Mezzie wrote:
Good questions Helen, I would love to know to
Hey Mezzie - how are ya goin? Thinking of heading to Tassy? You would only be classed as a car probably - so cheap, depends when you go, and whether or not you want a cabin. Fantastic place - you will love it!!!!!
halfpint said
08:14 AM Apr 22, 2016
Hello Helen, sorry I didn't get back to your questions, I am leaving Tassie 29th April. May will be cold, can have nice days cool nights, I have been using my hot water bottle already. Is affordable to eat here and travel here as towns are closer, is hilly in some parts. Tassie has hot showers in some camps like St Helens pay $2. St Mary's have hot showers $2, can walk to shops from camp. Just bring warm cloths Helen, enjoy Tassie, Patty.
Went to Bicheno today, just lovely people there. Got a Scallop Pie for $5, loved it so much I brought and ate another one, miss piggy me.Heading back inland tomorrow, has cooled off here. Patty.
Hello "Miss Piggy" good to hear all is going well over there in that 'other' state
I am now in another part of Aus too, on the NSW coast between Sydney and the QLD boarder. Still hot here. Around this coast for quite a while now.
Keep Safe on the roads.
Tassie sure is a place I would love to go to but its got to be in summer, I hear it gets really cold there. Keep Safe :)
In Stanley, I saw today a scallop, prawn and cray mornay pie. $12.00, you had to wait 10 minutes while they warmed it up for you. Didn't get one (not lunch time) but might go back.
We are loving Tassie also.
If you are looking for a quiet free camp in northern tassie on the western shore of the Tamar River try Paper Beach between Gravelly Beach and Deviot or the boat ramp area at Gravelly Beach
Friar
Sounds like you are having a good time halfpint.
A few questions for you, if you don't mind.
Is it easy driving around Tassie?
How was it putting your van on the Spirit?? Did you go day trip or overnight?? Are there many good free camping sites?
What is the price of fuel? Prices of food?
I will be going in May and not sure for how long. I want to see some snow. (never have before)
Anything of interest ie old Ghost towns etc.
Thanks
Helen
Let me take the liberty... Answers above to your questions. We have been here for 6 months - two months left. Still so much to see.
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Thursday 17th of March 2016 11:12:18 PM
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Friday 18th of March 2016 03:24:53 PM
I realize that Tasmania is a modern State (should be - it was the first!).
It is a long way from the Mainland though and was thinking most things would have a hefty freight price put on it.
Thanks for your information though.
Helen
Good questions Helen, I would love to know to
We spent 15mths in Tassie from 12/11 to 3/13 and after living in Cairns with freight/fuel/food/power costs we found it equal in costs for the same above listed to live in Tassie.
As for being Cold the Winter we spent doing A Housesit at Seven Mile Beach (Did Not live in the House) the Coldest we had was 3 x -2 degrees. While the same time in Shepparton Vic and Canberra they had -8 degrees. Yes it can get cold up higher or when the Westerlies are carrying the cold down to Launceston or associated areas. We were up Mt. Wellington at least 6 to 9 times to frolic in the Snow as does Most Hobartians.
We can't wait to return in a few years for a longer stay, absolutely Love Tassie.
Cheers Kev.
Hi Helen - I am sure others will answer with up to date info - we spent four months in Tassy - November to March, we were at Bay of Fires on their hottest day (38c) - but the water is so cold they wear wetsuits to swim all summer!! We had snow on Cradle Mountain on 6th December, was the most fantastic day!!!
Apart from our liking for breakfasts out - we found the supermarkets generally well priced, and lots of markets and stall around for fruit and vege - best cherries in Lilydale - I can still taste them! Scottsdale is a great little town, Northeast Park on the edge of town is a great free camp, on a great park. Great shops and services in town as well.
We found fuel, though not cheap, but not much competition, so standard pricing all round - Coles/Woolies petrol vouchers are honoured,
Richmond Jail is a must see - if you don't feel the spirit in there I would be surprised - both times I have been there too.
Lots of free camping (or low cost) - a great place to go!
Hey Mezzie - how are ya goin? Thinking of heading to Tassy? You would only be classed as a car probably - so cheap, depends when you go, and whether or not you want a cabin. Fantastic place - you will love it!!!!!