Upcoming Tassie Trip & how to get there

Welcome to Tasmania in February. We have found the best way to the Spirit is on the Western Ring Road and come in over the Westgate Bridge staying in the far left lane and then exit as soon as you cross and go back under the bridge and follow the Spirit signs to Bells Parade.
An excellent park to stay the night before returning to Melbourne is the Lakeside Caravan Park at Eugenana which is in the hill behind Devonport 10 minutes from boat.
When in Tasmania and when you visit the West Coast area an absolute must to see is "The Wall in the Wilderness" at Derwent Bridge between Hobart and Queenstown.
Happy travels.

We stayed in the caravan park in Packenham the night before. They were very welcoming. We had a drive through site so didn't unhook. Left early to beat the traffic. Follow the signs, easier than we were expecting. Beware the low bridge in Port Melbourne ( no need to go under it). No toilets in the queueing area, we had one in the caravan. There is a FB page about touring Tassie it was very useful. Info correct as of 3 years ago. We booked a cabin even though it was a day crossing, worth the expense for comfort, easy and napping. Greedy hogs monopolise all available seating with bags and lying down even though this is/was not allowed.

Hi Stefandsal,

There is no van park close to the SOT dock in Port Melbourne. Be aware that if you choose to just park in the street somewhere, that there are parking restrictions. Also, many of the local residents do not like caravans parking in their streets.

There is ample parking for an overnight stop at the BP Service Centre on the Hume Freeway near Wallan. There is also a “rest area”, (no toilet) on the Hume Freeway about two kms past the Beveridge turn off. These are both within an hours drive of Melbourne, although peak hour traffic coming in to Melbourne early in the morning (06:00 to 09:00) will see the traffic quite heavy on the freeway and ring road, so allow a bit of extra time. If you want a caravan park, there is very little choice close to Melbourne. Download the WikiCamps app, one time low cost payment, it will help you find a suitable spot close to Melbourne.

When coming in to Melbourne on the Hume Freeway, take the M80 ring road, then the Westgate Freeway over the Westgate Bridge staying in the left lane, taking the Todd Road exit, and follow the signs to the SOT.

Macca.

When is the new terminal at Geelong due to open? Seems to be such a hassell at Port Melbourne.

What time does your boat leave morn/night will make a diff if going in the evening daughter went just before Xmas she turned of freeway kalkallo went down mickleham rd to tullamarine freeway one toll only I think ,takes u nearly to the port I took my van over a few years back went west ring rd as said stay left lane turn turn under bridge we spent eight weeks in Tassie great place to tour,cheers