Thread: Things not to miss in Tassie.

Circular Head
Stanley nut/chairlift, convict ruins, some great beaches
Balfour track, balfour (old mining area), lots of beach driving and miles of good sand tracks around places like Arther River(Good river cruise) and Temma (fishing village)
Tarkine drive
Go via western explorer via
Corinna (good river cruise)

to queenstown (mining town)

then onto Strahan (good river cruise) salmon farm area and historic convict area

From there you go to dewent bridge

THE WALL a must see (the history of the west coast carved in 2 x 1 slabs of huon pine

Spare block at my place if you want to set up a camper in smithton

and by the way you just run out of time
cheers
blaze

Originally Posted by vnx205

As a visitor from NSW rather than a local I offer the following suggestions:

The Wall at Derwent Bridge if you appreciate remarkable craftsmanship.
The Ida Bay Railway if you are interested in the history of that part of Tas.
Cockle Creek for a camp and the satisfaction of being as far south as you can drive in Australia.
The Lavender Farm at Bridport.
Tin Dragon Interpretation Centre in Derby
Waterhouse Conservation area is a great spot to camp.
Ranga Flat.

do the lavender farm right at the end if you want to see the flowers. They start harvest at Christmas.

All the the other suggestion in this and other posts are good

Ean we will be around from the 5th November on, but busiest time is then. Really hoping to see you guys though!! Maybe best if you book in to become neighbors while staying down our way??

The Weldborough Pub is an excellent spot to base yourself whilst exploring the north east. Some very good drives around there Home :: Weldborough Hotel
You need to get a copy of the offload Tasmania guidebook Off-road Tasmania Guidebook this has detailed track notes on all of the best tracks
Must do's:

Montezuma Falls
Waratah Town (and pub)
Anchor Mine stamp mill
Drive the beach from Bridport to Bellingham
Spray tunnel Zeehan


If you are Brave:

Sawback Range track
Ring River road

We have done 3 two week holidays down there and still have stuff we haven't done.

Regards,
Tote

Originally Posted by justinc

Ean we will be around from the 5th November on, but busiest time is then. Really hoping to see you guys though!! Maybe best if you book in to become neighbors while staying down our way??

do you need me to bring some extra spanners and overalls with me

Cheers Ean

Pub in the paddock leads to the Pyengana Jeep Track(starts off quite innocently before becoming quite challenging!). You can Pitch a tent in the paddock adjacent to the pub. Great food and draught beer,Mmmmmmmmmmm.
The Wall is an awesome display of what a craftsman can do with a chisel!
If you are going to Cradle Mountain then try and book at the Waldheim Cabins. By doing that you stay within the park and the place turns into Wombat city when the day trippers leave, also the story of how they( Weindorfers) established Cradle Mountain as a park for all to enjoy is a testament of true grit and determination!
Montezuma Falls is a fun 4WD track and the suspension bridge takes your breath away!
If you have time we do the ‘Three Capes Walk’ it’s the best hike I’ve done in Australia.
Port Arthur’s Ghost tour(in the evening) is great.
Scallop Pies,Scallop Pies,Scallop Pies,...........OMG, how good are the Scallop Pies. Get one into you!
The Nut at Stanley was also specky. You can also watch Fairy Penguins on the local beach as the sun sets.
MONA was awesome, kids loved the ‘Poo machine’!
Lavender farm was very pretty, if you join their club online admission is free. However also make sure they haven’t harvested as if there are no flowers it’s not pretty at all.
Enjoy!!

(The Chocolate Factory is still functioning, but no tours now.)

Museum of Old and New Art is a definite must see.
Bonorong zoo is there near Brighton just near Richmond.
Battery Point including Arthurs Circus.
The whole of Bruny Island with its scenery, cheese, berries, Pennicott Cruises, Winery, Oysters, Chocolate/fudge, History Room, Museum, Quarrantine Station, Light-house, surfing, camping spots (several), lamb, pub, wild echidnas, some 4wd over Mt. Mangana, and the House of Whisky.
Cascade Brewery - it does tours.
Several mazes around the State, including Little Crackpot.
Midlands Highway towns, a.k.a. Heritage Highway.
Planetarium in Launceston. Car museums there too, and elsewhere.
Air Walk out of Geeveston.
Maritime Museum and Tas Museum/Art Gallery TMAG in Hobart.
Many hydro power stations and associated dams/water works.
Trout fishing experience.
Atlantic Salmon farms.
King Island Beef and other good steaks at good restaurants.
East Coast Pancake House.
Pynegana Pub in The Paddock.
Numerous seafood and other eateries.
Valhalla Ice Cream.
Many 4wd tracks.
Bee hives / honey producers. Mole Creek area is best.
Caves at Hastings, Mole Creek.
Wildlife Parks.
Platypus parks.
Historic salt works.
Various Convict stations/convict era constructions, including city buildings.
Many camping walks, many short walks.
Old Hobart Gaol/Courthouse/ Gallows
Richmond with its old Gaol, shops, bridge.
Radio telescope if it is open.
Hobart Female Factory.
Winerys everywhere in eastern half of state.
Lavender farm at Nabola (main one and most famous), plus others elsewhere.
Mt Wellington.
Gordon River Cruises, Wilderness Railway, west coast mines, rugged scenery.
Cider factories Spirit distilleries. several around.
Black Currant juice from Shiploads Shops.
Many local markets, some big, some smaller.
Levon Canyon.
The Nut at Stanley.
Railway Museum at Don. Other r/way socs. at New Norfolk and Glenorchy. Transport Museum.
Cradle Mountain.
Reliquaire at Latrobe. - oddities, curious stuff, educational, puzzles and old stuff. Sunday market is good.

All places worthwhile for various desires/interests, depending on time available.
There are other places too.

Mt Mcall track to Franklin River, near Queenstown has to be one of the most scenic tracks/ drives in Tasmania. Seeing as you need to get a key from parks in advance, you are guaranteed to have it to yourself too. Another key required track is the east west trail on mt Wellington. These kinds of experiences are good to add to a Tassie trip because they're a bit different to the usual tourist stuff. (You should do all the tourist stuff too tho!)