Woo Hoo Tassie here we come

Submitted: Thursday, Jan 20, 2005 at 18:05

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Member - Russell B (SA)

We booked the Spirit of Tassie on the last day sailing in April, taking the full rig, passenger tickets on the day trip, port hole twin cabin on homeleg, $1042 all up.

4 weeks to see tassie and an easy trip Adelaide to Melbourne and Back.

Hope to see ome snow.

Regards to all

Russell

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Reply By: Utemad - Thursday, Jan 20, 2005 at 18:56

Thursday, Jan 20, 2005 at 18:56

We just got back from Tassie. Big difference in temp between Tassie and Brissy. We saw snow (January) on top of Cradle Mount when we climbed it. Not much but snow in January all the same.
However I don't envy you at all having to tow your van. Lots of mountains to drive over and around. Straight roads are very few and far between. I spoke to one older couple who wished they had brought a tent however there were lots of people towing all the same. I had to laugh at one bloke. He's towing a tri-axle van with an old Hilux!!! His missus said they were finding it a bit of a struggle ROFLMAO.

Best tip I think would be to call ahead and book a van site (if using van parks) on the morning you travel to the site or the night before as we had trouble due to tourist season and daylight savings. As we often were out taking advantage of the light til 9pm only to find that some offices close at 7pm and the busier places are full anyway.

I'm sure you'll have heaps of fun.

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Follow Up By: Member - Russell B (SA) - Thursday, Jan 20, 2005 at 19:09

Thursday, Jan 20, 2005 at 19:09

Plan to travel main highways when towing stopping at Devonport, Launceston and Hobart, rest of tour on day trips without van. We will book ahead but are hoping late autumn will not be as busy.

Thanks for input

Regards
Russell

PS the Pajero got plenty grunt just uses more fuel when using it!!!

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Follow Up By: Utemad - Thursday, Jan 20, 2005 at 19:21

Thursday, Jan 20, 2005 at 19:21

I heard some people say that they were going to tow everywhere but when they realised just how small Tassie was they changed to the method you are doing. I knew how small it was from looking at maps but I don't think it quite sunk in until we got there.

You'll appreciate that grunt as I had to do lots of gear changing to make up for my lack of it.

Make sure you go to Bruny Island too. Possible to do it as a day trip from Hobart but overnight would be better. We went for one night and ended up staying two. Lots of B&Bs etc if you don't want to take the van. Only $25 return with your car. Would be my highlight. Plus Port Arthur if your'e into convict stuff like I am.

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