Travelling To Tassie...
Submitted: Friday, Jan 02, 2009 at 17:47
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Member - Oldbaz. NSW.
Starting to research a trip to Tassie & believe that Ashley Gardens
Caravan Park in
Melbourne & Abel Tasman Park in
Devonport are the most convenient for day sailers. Any comment please ?
I also discovered that a C/t goes for caravan rates on the ferry, but
a trailer load of camping gear will cost a motza exta. Seems a bit harsh, something to do with "a permanent bed ". A bit off topic,
but once again I have travelled close to a thousand k on NSW
two most used highways..Hume & Pacific, & did not see one Police
presence. A couple of days either side of Christmas. Even the
electronic coppers were missing, those message board things.
The paper says the Police Dept must cut furthur Millions off their
budget. Whats next...cardboard cutout constables. On a happier note..the road toll was much lower.
All the best for 09 to all of EO, still a pleasant place to stay.
.....oldbaz.
Reply By: Motherhen - Friday, Jan 02, 2009 at 19:59
Friday, Jan 02, 2009 at 19:59
Hi Oldbaz
Definitely Ashleigh Gardens in Braybrook,
Melbourne. Easy to get to from all directions (is right near a ring road). This is used principally by people going to and from Tasmania. They also have an area to park vans for those who go without their caravans, as
well as cabins. At $32 per night in 2006 it was expensive, but it is
well located, easy to get find, and easy to get to the ferry terminal. Staff advise you when and where to go. Facilities and laundry good. Lightly grassed campsites, including drive through. Nice touch - the staff member who books you in then escorts you (on a buggy) to your site. Area seemed fairly quiet at night for a city. Small shopping area with Safeway store right next to CP - very convenient - we took the trolley of groceries right to the caravan. Can take a bus into central
Melbourne. A very good park and ideal for going to Tassie. We booked on line.
Can't comment on the best in
Devonport and surrounds as we went straight to
forum friends. As it is a day crossing, you may want to find something close, and there is a CP near the docks.
Motherhen
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Follow Up By: Member - John L (WA) - Saturday, Jan 03, 2009 at 09:13
Saturday, Jan 03, 2009 at 09:13
Seems a lot of us forumites visiting Tassie early 2009 - is there a state gathering in March/April we could meet at? Staying at Ashleigh 6/7 March & in Tassie for 6 weeks. Cheers Heather
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