Tassie in a tent

[Ranga]

Currently travelling around Oz, and plan to hit Tassie in the next fortnight or so for about 4-6 weeks. I'm contemplating leaving the small offroad van behind and roughing it with just the lift-off camper canopy (inbuilt kitchen and Coleman HWOD, Oztent and swags, etc). This means saving about $800 for the ferry fares, and a fair saving on fuel.

The basic idea was find a few basecamp locations as possible and head out on day-trips. I'm interested to hear feedback on this idea, particularly feasibilty regarding temperature and possible campsites.

[korg20000bc]

Can you explain your plan a bit more?
I don't really understand.

**edit** I re-read this morning and it makes fine sense now.

[Chucaro]

Feb and March are the best time of the year to camp in a tent specially on the east coast.
I am moving to Tasmania (again) at the end of this month, I like the place :)

[tuffrangie]

Heading over tomorrow for 2 weeks in the fender. We will be tenting it most of the way. We intend on doing a bit of four wheeling on the way round. Will report back soon. If anyone sees us say g'day. Silver puma, well setup with Hannibal rack

Rob

[slug_burner]

Temp will be ok.

Sawgs for 4 to 6 weeks? Swags maybe ok for the overnighter on the trip away from base camp.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Lots of friendly people in Tassie,, and a couple of base camps puts the rest in easy reach.
Hope this part is mechanically uneventful;):p:D

[tassydisco]

Hey mate just got back from camping on the east coast been away since boxing day, and a couple of weeks before christmas was down the west coast. A tent or swag is fine for temp, especially from mid november through to mid march. Any time other than then is also fine but you will require a warm sleeping bag! I always pack one for if the weather turns southerly (as it did on wednesday night!) as southerly winds and weather bring cold temps to 5 degrees at night. Its the best way to see Tas and there really is some awesome camping spots where you can nearly have the place to yourself. I will post some of our trip for you soon!:)

[Xtreme]

Yes Ryan - leave the van behind. If weather turns really foul then you've got $800 up your sleeve, some of which you could spend an a few days in a rented cabin or the like.

Check out the Parkes Tasmania website for about 25 suggested 4WD tracks and make sure you do the Mt McColl one into the SW Wilderness - easy drive into some absolutely beautiful country the likes of which you won't see anywhere else in Tassie.

Looking forward to following more of your adventures.

[wrinklearthur]

The basic idea was find a few basecamp locations as possible and head out on day-trips. I'm interested to hear feedback on this idea, particularly feasibilty regarding temperature and possible campsites.

I have a selection of paddocks that are empty, anyone that wants a camping spot for a couple of days whilst exploring the surrounding area, give me a hoy.

My place is 35 minutes travel time, north of Hobart and in the middle of trips that take about an hour and a half to places like, Port Arthur, Maydena, Great Lake and Orford.

PM for details if you need a freebie camp spot.
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[Xtreme]

I have a selection of paddocks that are empty, anyone that wants a camping spot for a couple of days whilst exploring the surrounding area, give me a hoy.

My place is 35 minutes travel time, north of Hobart and in the middle of trips that take about an hour and a half to places like, Port Arthur, Maydena, Great Lake and Orford.

PM for details if you need a freebie camp spot.
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Good to see the old Land Rover Camaraderie alive and well.

I'm sure your generous offer will be appreciated by fellow AULROians and that you'll very likely meet some interesting and friendly people.

[Ranga]

Thanks a lot Arthur - will do!

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[justinc]

Thanks Arthur! maybe organise a BBQ when 1 or more visitors are around??? I'll help with food/ cooking etc if it goes ahead and we are around!

JC etc

[wrinklearthur]

Thanks Arthur! maybe organise a BBQ when 1 or more visitors are around??? I'll help with food/ cooking etc if it goes ahead and we are around!

JC etc

Sounds good, I'll will make sure that BBQ's are ready to go.
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[Ranga]

Starting to sound like we should all catch up for a BBQ - Chucaro is in Tassie at the end of the month also. ;)

[Piddler]

Go the tent save the loot, the weather is great this time of the year.
Cheers

[Ranga]

Well, looks like the tent idea is on. Keen to catch up with any Tassie members, and would love to know any recommended camping spots. I plan to spend about 4-6 weeks on the island, so should have plenty of time to get around.

Would love to head offroad, also!

[Chucaro]

Freycinet National Park (http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=412#fre) is one of my favorite spots together with the Bay of Fires (http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=3999)

[Chucaro]

Remember to get the National Parks passes (http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=914). You can have one that cover all the NP in Tasmania.
Chances are that you can get it in the Spirit of Tasmania information office.
Have a safe trip.

[Chucaro]

Thanks Arthur! maybe organise a BBQ when 1 or more visitors are around??? I'll help with food/ cooking etc if it goes ahead and we are around!

JC etc

Me, the young Arthur always ready for the mother of all BBQ as soon as I am there early Feb :D
I will make the chimichurry (uruguayan marinate)

[Disco_ute84]

Freycinet National Park (http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=412#fre) is one of my favorite spots together with the Bay of Fires (http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=3999)

I can recomend Cosy corner south ( I think that's what its called) at the Bay of fires, and Friendly beaches at Freycinet NP. The animals are very friendly there.
We spent two weeks at the start of November doing Tas in the Oz tent. We loved it. I should really do a trip report.......

Cheers

Tim.

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[timaus13]

Hello from Hobart.
Please to be sure to go down to Cockle creek.
Free camping, No park pass required, Only facilities are drop loo,s.
Need to be self sufficient.
Whilst there 4x4 into Southport Lagoon.
If you intend to travel to the far south of Tassie a parks pass is required for the last K or so before you get to the Bronze Pilot whale statue that is the furthest southern point of Tasmania.
I have retired from work but not from life so feel free to drop me a line or txt.
0457109593 Tim
Have attached a couple of pics from my new years camping in Cockle creek.
You are going to love tassie.:D

[The ho har's]

Yes Ryan, Oz tent it in Tassie, we did on our second trip, and your vehicle is set up for it too;)

Where Arthur lives is a central spot for day trips etc:)

Don't forget to head over to the West Coast, lovely camping and terrific beach driving.

You get your parks pass on the spirit of T on the way over.

And Tasmanians hold great BBQ's:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Xtreme]

Don't let the name turn you off. Dismal Swamp is in the NW of Tassie and IMHO is well wort a visit.
All the 'billy lids' - including the older ones) will enjoy the slide and the 'characters' around the walk at the bottom.

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[LWB123]

Hello from Brisbane - but in a former life was once a resident of the south island.

As people are suggesting there really is a lot to see and do in the Apple Isle.

Probably I might suggest the road from Corinna-Pieman River to either Arthur River or Smithton on the West Coast that takes in a bit of the Tarkine Wilderness. Nice easy drive and no longer as wild as it once might have been.

In the Huon Valley there are plenty of wild trips, which a few people have suggested, but the Tahune Forest Airwalk and Hartz Ranges NP west of Geeveston are well worth the side detour even though it is a tar road all or most of the way (the bakery in Geeveston does a pretty good pie as a bonus).

Finally, if you decide to take in Lakes Gordon or Pedder, the relatively short side trip on the forestry roads to the Styx River and Valley of the Giants a little to the east of Maydena is worth pursuing - tallest hardwood tree in the world is among the various attractions (for what it is worth the Hartz Ranges - above - has the heaviest tree). The Wilderness Society lays claims to highlighting all of this, but oddly enough all the facilities and signage seem to have been provided by Forestry Tasmania......

Anyway, that's just a few small options. Enjoy yourself.

Cheers,

[saiken]

Freycinet National Park (http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=412#fre) is one of my favorite spots together with the Bay of Fires (http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=3999)

+1 to both these places... last time I was in tassie i was probably only 12 or something but I remember the both of these very well. Definitely a must visit when in tassie.

[alien]

Don't forget if your current van arragement doesn't work out for this part of your trip give us a ring.
Your more than welcome to leave it at our place if it suits while you island hop.
We can even plug it in if you need a few days in it first.

[Trout]

Make sure you visit Jackman and Mackinross bakery at Hampden Rd Battery Point..yummy :). First place I head when in Hobart.

Elephant Pass Pancakes on the A4 near St Mary's is also a winner.

Lots of great campsites as mentioned. I would also suggest Mt Field National Park. For caravan park camping its hard to go past Longford caravan park which is good base for exploring Launcestion. Also Mole Creek C.P. The C.P. at Richmond is also handy for Hobart.

If you like history I suggest heading across to Maria Island. I think you can stay on the Island in basic bunkhouses.

[Chucaro]

Make sure you visit Jackman and Mackinross bakery at Hampden Rd Battery Point..yummy :). First place I head when in Hobart.

Elephant Pass Pancakes on the A4 near St Mary's is also a winner.

Lots of great campsites as mentioned. I would also suggest Mt Field National Park. For caravan park camping its hard to go past Longford caravan park which is good base for exploring Launcestion. Also Mole Creek C.P. The C.P. at Richmond is also handy for Hobart.

If you like history I suggest heading across to Maria Island. I think you can stay on the Island in basic bunkhouses.

You forgot to mention The House of Anvers (http://www.anvers-chocolate.com.au/about.html) by far the best chocolats in Australia and just few km down the road to Hobart from Devonport :)
And once you are in Hobart try the apple schnapps in the destillery (http://www.larkdistillery.com.au/our_products/overview.php).

[disco 3 door]

Hi. When on the West coast 2 must does are: Montazuma Falls just sth. of Roseberry & The Spray Tunnel at Zeehan. Also if you are going to use caravan parks on west coast, most are extremely rocky.
Regards Shane.
P.S Have a great trip. Wish we were going. 1st year in 10 years not making trip to TASSIE:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

[tuffrangie]

Day 3 in Tassie and living it. Although a tad chilly.

Thought I would share the coords for a fantastic campsite we found up on the bay of fires. It would be perfect as a base camp exploring the area:

It is on the banks of the big lagoon:
0606094E
5440155N

Or

41deg10'58.9"s
148deg15'54"e

Currently at Coles bay going round anti clockwise
Rob

[Ranga]

Day 3 in Tassie and living it. Although a tad chilly.

Thought I would share the coords for a fantastic campsite we found up on the bay of fires. It would be perfect as a base camp exploring the area:

It is on the banks of the big lagoon:
0606094E
5440155N

Or

41deg10'58.9"s
148deg15'54"e

Currently at Coles bay going round anti clockwise
Rob

We'll arrive in Tassie in about a week - might catch up somewhere along the way ;)

[wrinklearthur]

Hi All

Forewarned is forearmed !

Any guesses when the hit and run is about to occur? The barbie needs turning upside down, it needs a good shaking to get rid of all the old bones and the other stuff out, before you all lot lob in here.

Looking forward to a great time, another chap ( Jimmy the Pieman ) is looking forward to the meet and he is a hungry one too.
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[Ranga]

Hi All

Forewarned is forearmed !

Any guesses when the hit and run is about to occur? The barbie needs turning upside down, it needs a good shaking to get rid of all the old bones and the other stuff out, before you all lot lob in here.

Looking forward to a great time, another chap ( Jimmy the Pieman ) is looking forward to the meet and he is a hungry one too.
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We leave Melbourne Sunday - maybe the next weekend after might be good?

BTW - any recommendations for a good overnight camp when we get off the boat at Devonport?

[wrinklearthur]

We leave Melbourne Sunday - maybe the next weekend after might be good?

BTW - any recommendations for a good overnight camp when we get off the boat at Devonport?

Hi Mob

Have a look at these sites and grab a copy of Chris Boden's book.
Untitled Document (http://www.roving.com.au/)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/trip-preparation-suggestions-ideas-advice/107954-tassie-trip-ideas-post1281634.html?highlight=Chris+Boden#post1281634

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/tasmania/75977-just-how-good-jc-post1145449.html?highlight=Chris+Boden#post1145449

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/134228-tasmania-help-2-weeks-when-where-go-post1531421.html?highlight=Chris+Boden#post1531421

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[The ho har's]

In my bible, which is camps 4, camp 225 ....Riana Pioneer Park Campground, through Ulverstone then turn south, cheep as chips, very basic but hot shower and flushing loo and loads of space for the kids to run around and not far away is the caves;) you are going to love Tassie, and say hi to Arthur for us;):D

Mrs hh:angel:

[tuffrangie]

We'll arrive in Tassie in about a week - might catch up somewhere along the way ;)

I apologise for not replying sooner. Terrible reception when traveling remote down here especially with optus!

We are in Stanley tonight and probably cradle mtn Friday night then home Saturday. Would have been great to catch up.

Did all the good stuff on the west coast and the puma didn't miss a beat. Sandy cape and piemans heads were good.

Enjoy you trip! If you venture into the Dandenongs give us a hoy and we can catch up. I live in cockatoo.

Rob

[Ranga]

We made it! Already loving the place after a day :)

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[Jezzaol]

Sorry i dont mean to hyjack this thread but I am planning on doing a trip to Tassie this time next year and want to try and plan it !
I am thinking of taking my Off-Road camper, what are the costs of the Ferry for car and trailer ?

Cheers
Jeremy

[alien]

Sorry i dont mean to hyjack this thread but I am planning on doing a trip to Tassie this time next year and want to try and plan it !
I am thinking of taking my Off-Road camper, what are the costs of the Ferry for car and trailer ?

Cheers
Jeremy
Got your tape measure handy???
Spirit of Tasmania | Fares (http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/fares.html) :)

[Ranga]

Arrived on the east coast today, staying just near St Helens for a few days of day tripping. Anyone let me know if you're nearby and would like to catch up.

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[Jock The Rock]

Hey mate pretty sure I'll be heading away this weekend.

More than likely be Eddeystone Point

Send me a PM and we can trade numbers

Same goes if anyone likes paddock camping, the old man has 120 acres half hour out of Launceston. Just out of Exeter

Sing out and I may be able to T something up with him