tassie trip

[kraits]

planning a trip to tas in september, 10 days of camping in the off road camper trailer with the wife and kids, wondering if anyone has any advice for this time of year and any must see spots.
thanks

[AJMacca]

I've done the east side and back down through the centre was a great trip still need to do the west side but we had a great time, my advice is to land and get all the brochures that you can find and go from there. What ever you do you will have a great time, the people are great and the scenery is spectacular. (The spelling is not great graet but you will get the idea.)

[Scott]

planning a trip to tas in september, 10 days of camping in the off road camper trailer with the wife and kids, wondering if anyone has any advice for this time of year and any must see spots.
thanks

First off, this time of year? Rug up. Other than that, anyplace really. Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires and surrounds, and Strahan (would love to live in Strahan).

Our last camping trip we didn't have any plans to go anywhere, Tasmania is small therefore you could go anywhere where the weather is. Did I tell you I loved Strahan? Good place for timber as well ;)

[snowyskiesau]

It's all good :2tsup:

Get off the ferry and turn left, keep going until you're back at the ferry :)
West coast for sure, Huon Valley (a bit biased).
Probably a bit early for road closures due to snow but as sjt said, rug up.

What sort of things do you want to see?

[wheelinround]

If you love steam do the Strauhn to Queenstown ABT train ride little exy but well worth it.

Cheaper trains are at Don River Railway (http://www.donriverrailway.com.au/)
Tasmanian Transport Museum - Railway Exhibits (http://www.railtasmania.com/ttms/list.php)

Mainly depends on age of kids I guess, plenty of nature trials bush walks as said weather permitting and rug up.

The Gorge walk at Lanceston

Welcome to Seahorse World (http://www.seahorseworld.com.au)

A Blog (http://www.think-tasmania.com/tag/chocolate-factory/)with ideas

[Allan at Wallan]

Have been there three times and loved it. Down the East coast,
up the West and down through the middle. Magnificent scenery
so take a good camera.

Walked across the face of Cradle Mountain. Been to the Forgotten
Lakes and saw guys pulling in 7lb trout. Will never forget the
drive down through the Huon Valley to the Hasings caves, plenty
of woodturnings (Huon Pine) to see in the area.

Ran into a heavy fog at 4.00pm approaching Queenstown and
could only see the white line in middle of the road. Did not get
to see any of the "moonscape" in the area.

Sheffield ... talented artists in that area. Murals painted on
every available wall ... even on rubbish bins outside shops.

Great place ... great memories.

Allan

[whitey56]

We did Tassie 10 yrs ago in September for 8days which was not long enough 3 weeks would good.I would recomend
East Coast: Port Arthur, Frechenet national park,Bicheno [penguin tour], Hobart, Houn Valley[skywalk and caves].
West Coast: Strahan [Franklin River],, Queenstown [moonscape] and the views getting there,we did not do the river tour locals said it's all the same after 10 minutes, booked a light plane tour instead but the weather turn ugly.
Bass Strait we liked Stanley, Boat Harbour and Launceston [ Gorge and Auto Museum]
Down The Middle: Just about everything [ Museums, Gift shops and Galleries]
We stayed in motels so I can't help with van parks,hopefully you will get a reply from someone who has vanned it.
Have a safe trip and don't forget the earplugs for when the tribe complains about the cold.
Paul

[Treecycle]

The others have probably covered most of the must see spots. I have been there 3 times and just love it. Everything is pretty laid back, so being on holiday there feels really comfortable.
Staying in a camper trailer sounds like you like the "away from the city" type holiday, so you should be able to really enjoy yourself. It will be pot luck what type of weather you will get in September, but that shouldn't stop you enjoying yourselves. The first time I went to Tassie there were many little hobby type artisians along the roads where you could go in to have a look at them working, and buy their wares if you wished. Each time I go back, there seems to be less and less of them which is a real shame. It was good just to stop and have a chat to them even if you didn't buy. Another place that is usually recommended is the Salamanca Market at Hobart. Not sure if it still has the same appeal.

[Horsecroft88]

Heh heh cold in September, nah mate it is tropical, well perhaps not quite :D But you can get lucky. Wind is possibly more an issue between September and October. Mind you of course I am biased being born and bred here. Mind you I do escape this place when possible just to remind myself how good it is here.

As most have mentioned there is plenty to do here in Tassie. One thing I would seriously recommend if you going to the west coast and travelling on the highway either from Hobart to the West Coast or from Queenstown back to Hobart is at Derwent Bridge to stop and see "the Wall". This is one man's scultpturing effort in celebration of the pioneers of the west coast, all done in Huon Pine. He is still working on it. Apart from that, generally the east coast will be a little warmer and perhaps better weather than the west coast at this time of year.

Plenty of places to eat out in both Hobart and Launceston if you want a break from the cooking too. Oh and also Mona, (Museum of old and new Art) at Berridale. It is within the grounds of the Morilla vineyards, and is something else. There is nothing like this place in Australia, and contains artworks from antiquity to modern. It is the largest private art collection in the southern hemisphere, the building is also spectacular. Richmond also is worth a visit as an example of a historic village, but then again these are spread out across the State, including up the midlands hwy (Ross, Campbell Town and Oatlands). Also up north Longford and Evandale, Westbury etc.

There is plenty to see in Tassie. Enjoy the trip

[Allan at Wallan]

Have been there three times and loved it. Down the East coast,
up the West and down through the middle. Magnificent scenery
so take a good camera.

Walked across the face of Cradle Mountain. Been to the Forgotten
Lakes and saw guys pulling in 7lb trout. Will never forget the
drive down through the Huon Valley to the Hasings caves, plenty
of woodturnings (Huon Pine) to see in the area.

Ran into a heavy fog at 4.00pm approaching Queenstown and
could only see the white line in middle of the road. Did not get
to see any of the "moonscape" in the area.

Sheffield ... talented artists in that area. Murals painted on
every available wall ... even on rubbish bins outside shops.

Great place ... great memories.

Allan

Just reading these posts again and realised I did not type
"Hastings" correctly. Smack on the wrist.:doh:

Allan

[wheelinround]

Just reading these posts again and realised I did not type
"Hastings" correctly. Smack on the wrist.:doh:

Allan

You Battled with that one Allan

[nosnow]

We did Tassie 10 yrs ago in September for 8days which was not long enough 3 weeks would good.I would recomend
East Coast: Port Arthur, Frechenet national park,Bicheno [penguin tour], Hobart, Houn Valley[skywalk and caves].
West Coast: Strahan [Franklin River],, Queenstown [moonscape] and the views getting there,we did not do the river tour locals said it's all the same after 10 minutes, booked a light plane tour instead but the weather turn ugly.
Bass Strait we liked Stanley, Boat Harbour and Launceston [ Gorge and Auto Museum]
Down The Middle: Just about everything [ Museums, Gift shops and Galleries]
We stayed in motels so I can't help with van parks,hopefully you will get a reply from someone who has vanned it.
Have a safe trip and don't forget the earplugs for when the tribe complains about the cold.
Paul

Maybe i am a little biased too but I love Stanley to I was born and bred there but the north west has a lot to see
Cheers Rod