Just back from Tassie today. Love the place.

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Member - Chris and Lindsay

Having travelled to Tassie a number of times, we just keep finding more great places to camp and do walks. Found Leven Canyon, Devils Gullet and Liffey falls this time around.
One place was a bit disappointing for camping- Cockle Creek. Too crowded and a bit scrubby. We managed to find an unofficial brilliant spot nearby which will be our secret. the weather was better there than home on the Mainland. Thanks Tassie.

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Reply By: mbw650 - Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015 at 14:57

Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015 at 14:57

It has become a victim of its own popularity, we live on the highway on the way to Cockle Creek. Anywhere up to a fortnight before holidays or long weekends, mainly Tasmanians will bring their caravans or tents down and set up then go back home having staked their claim for the break.
There are a few other spots in the area as you have found, unfortunately the place is being loved to death and the closing of other popular spots puts even more pressure on Cockle Creek. I recently returned home after many years working state to state, so I have a greater appreciation about what has changed.

Glad you enjoyed your visit.

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Mark

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Follow Up By: Member - Chris and Lindsay - Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015 at 15:12

Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015 at 15:12

Thanks Mark,
Still a lovely area. We did the walk to South Cape Beach and loved it. Now I am probably encouraging even more visitors.

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Follow Up By: rumpig - Sunday, Jan 18, 2015 at 21:36

Sunday, Jan 18, 2015 at 21:36

We were camped at Cockle Creek the week before Xmas, loved the fact the locals take their fans there early, as the place looked packed but in actual fact was a ghost town. We found a camp spot tucked in behind everyone backing onto the creek, nice little spot and nobody around.

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Reply By: Member - Wildmax - Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015 at 21:27

Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015 at 21:27

Good to hear of another happy traveller to Tasmania; it's fantastic, especially at this time of the year. So much variety regardless of whether you want to go beach or bush or bushwalking, or do the restaurant/museum/history/waterfront circuit in Hobart and some of the other larger towns.
My one tip is to try to avoid the January school holidays if possible; just to escape the holiday crush you obviously experienced at Cockle Creek. Feb through to Easter is great, but of course I recognise that's not always possible for some poor buggers who still have to go to work!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Chris and Lindsay - Friday, Jan 16, 2015 at 01:24

Friday, Jan 16, 2015 at 01:24

Can't avoid peak due to work unfortunately.

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Reply By: snow - Friday, Jan 16, 2015 at 21:17

Friday, Jan 16, 2015 at 21:17

I have only been to Launceston for a SEGRA conference back in '07 I think & truly enjoyed the visit. I go me the town quite interesting and walked for miles taking in as much as I could whilst there. I would love to return and see more of Tassie.

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Reply By: Member - Brian - Sunday, Jan 18, 2015 at 09:48

Sunday, Jan 18, 2015 at 09:48

Glad you enjoyed the little state with the big heart Chris , Lindsay ! I am the same , always discovering new places with each trip and some of these this time were Nelson Falls ( near Derwent Bridge ) Salmon Ponds at Plenty ( amazing story how ovum was sent to Tassie in the mid 1800s ) St Columba Falls in the North East along with Little Musselroe Bay , Cosy Corner Bay of Fires , but unfortunately didnt quite make it to my favourite spot Meander Falls , got within earshot of them but time ran out . And Cascade brewery is an interesting piece of history . Cant wait to go back

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Follow Up By: Member - Chris and Lindsay - Sunday, Jan 18, 2015 at 15:36

Sunday, Jan 18, 2015 at 15:36

Yes we will be back soon enough to soak it all up.

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Reply By: The Explorer - Sunday, Jan 18, 2015 at 15:51

Sunday, Jan 18, 2015 at 15:51

Hi

It is indeed an amazing place - been there twice, though didn't bother with the roads (maybe next time).

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