Thanks again for all the welcomes. I thought I might start a new thread asking people's opinion re the best places in Tassie to visit. We are booked on the ferry on the 12th Dec and plan to spend a couple of months down there. My sister moved to Margate (about 40 minutes south of Hobart) 5 years ago and I haven't seen her for 4 years so VERY excited to see her and spend Christmas with her and the family. She pretty much stays in her locale so can't really advise on the best places to vist anywhere 50km of where she lives, so any info is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Helen
Recoup said
04:26 AM Nov 1, 2012
Catamaran ,south of Dover end of the world, top spot.
Hans
copper1 said
04:51 AM Nov 1, 2012
Hi Helenlouise, after spending a month down in Tassie we love the place Strahn in particular followed by. Stanley just enjoy the beauty of the place you will find you will run out of time
NandK said
07:53 AM Nov 1, 2012
Helenlouise,anywhere in Tassie is a best place to see,a couple of months there will only scratch the surface,Tassie is a beautiful place enjoy...
ibbo said
02:00 PM Nov 1, 2012
Beautiful all over.We lived on the North West coast for a couple of years,rugged,pure,quiet,historic.Enjoy your stay in Tassie but be careful of Mr Boag,bad and Evil,..........A top drop once it gets used to you.Cheers Ibbo.
sandsmere said
02:39 PM Nov 1, 2012
Dunalley , between Hobart and Port Arthur .
Good mate owns the pub there and there is a few acres behind that they allow free campers to use .
If you are towing a van , it's safe to leave the van there and do day trips all around the area .
Bill and Deb are the owners . Great people .
Good pub too . Meals are tops .
ozi2 said
07:20 PM Nov 1, 2012
Hi guys, welcome to the forum.
It really doesnt matter where you go, all of Tasmania is beautiful and the locals great. Lots of places to free camp.
great food and wineries, scenary, markets..........its going to be a busy time for you!
Enjoy a truly lovely island state.
pambaz said
08:34 PM Nov 1, 2012
There are just too many lovely places in Tassie. Sheffield area and Stanley were beautiful areas, Freyciinet and Bridport, Strahan, Cradle Mountain. In fact its all beautiful .
The only place we did not like was Queeenstown but it had some interesting places to see. Its an insight into what man can do to the environment. We are not greenies but we felt very sad when we saw that place.
Enjoy your trip and keep safe.
Pam
tcp99 said
08:53 PM Nov 1, 2012
Driving into Queenstown on a foggy morning is like being in a sci-fi movie.
My favourite place in Tasmania is Richmond.
Terry
wendyv said
12:03 AM Nov 2, 2012
White Beach/Nubeena is pleasant spot to stay to explore the Tasman Peninsula, which is much more than just Port Arthur. Good day walks and wonderful scenery at Cradle Mountain - campground there. Is a National Park campground at Mt Field, which is also a great base for day trips in the area.
ozi2 said
01:07 AM Nov 2, 2012
Hi again guys, I forgot to mention; purchase a national parks pass on board the ferry to save money. If you decide to do the Gordon river/Hells gate ferry cruise in Strahan you will save 10% by purchasing at ferry terminal. (other agencies are on commission and charge more)
Perhaps forum members could post further details on savings to be had?
Tassie is simply fantastic.
gypsy rover said
01:58 AM Nov 2, 2012
The east coast is great too. Bay of Fires at Binnalong Bay, Cheese factory at Pyengana and don't miss the Pub in the Paddock, also at Pyengana where you can give Priscilla the pig a beer. (1% beer, 99% water but she loves it.)
Hi All,
Thanks again for all the welcomes. I thought I might start a new thread asking people's opinion re the best places in Tassie to visit. We are booked on the ferry on the 12th Dec and plan to spend a couple of months down there. My sister moved to Margate (about 40 minutes south of Hobart) 5 years ago and I haven't seen her for 4 years so VERY excited to see her and spend Christmas with her and the family. She pretty much stays in her locale so can't really advise on the best places to vist anywhere 50km of where she lives, so any info is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Helen
Catamaran ,south of Dover end of the world, top spot.
Hans
Beautiful all over.We lived on the North West coast for a couple of years,rugged,pure,quiet,historic.Enjoy your stay in Tassie but be careful of Mr Boag,bad and Evil,..........A top drop once it gets used to you.Cheers Ibbo.
Dunalley , between Hobart and Port Arthur .
Good mate owns the pub there and there is a few acres behind that they allow free campers to use .
If you are towing a van , it's safe to leave the van there and do day trips all around the area .
Bill and Deb are the owners . Great people .
Good pub too . Meals are tops .
Hi guys, welcome to the forum.
It really doesnt matter where you go, all of Tasmania is beautiful and the locals great. Lots of places to free camp.
great food and wineries, scenary, markets..........its going to be a busy time for you!
Enjoy a truly lovely island state.
The only place we did not like was Queeenstown but it had some interesting places to see. Its an insight into what man can do to the environment. We are not greenies but we felt very sad when we saw that place.
Enjoy your trip and keep safe.
Pam
Driving into Queenstown on a foggy morning is like being in a sci-fi movie.
My favourite place in Tasmania is Richmond.
Terry
Good day walks and wonderful scenery at Cradle Mountain - campground there.
Is a National Park campground at Mt Field, which is also a great base for day trips in the area.
Hi again guys, I forgot to mention; purchase a national parks pass on board the ferry to save money. If you decide to do the Gordon river/Hells gate ferry cruise in Strahan you will save 10% by purchasing at ferry terminal. (other agencies are on commission and charge more)
Perhaps forum members could post further details on savings to be had?
Tassie is simply fantastic.
The east coast is great too. Bay of Fires at Binnalong Bay, Cheese factory at Pyengana and don't miss the Pub in the Paddock, also at Pyengana where you can give Priscilla the pig a beer. (1% beer, 99% water but she loves it.)
Cheers!
Chris