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    Well, in that case nothing should fall off.....
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    Hi,
    That will get you into a load of good places, all the National Parks, most Forestry reserves, all the East Coast camp areas and be quite comfy for you while she shops at crafty places.
    Be flexible, if the weather forcast is for blue skies when you disembark, head west along the NW coast and down the west coast. With side trips to Western Tiers and Cradle Mt, local towns etc before going South on The Western Explorer Rd (gravel, but not rediculous).
    A couple of overnight spots before you get to the Pieman River.
    Camp at the Pieman River barge after a trip up the river on the Arcadia if you want. I reckon it is better value than the Gordon River Cruise.
    Trial Harbour has an ocean side camp spot, just north of the village, do it, camp on the edge of the world.
    There are heaps of possible routes and places to see.
    The East coast will have caravans and crowds during summer, the weather is usually more predictable and there are some great views along the coast.
    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Homestar View Post
    Well nothing they fitted anyway...
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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Ian View Post
    Care to expand Dave? Tourist, cost of living, housing?
    housing and accommodation, particularly
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    Hi,
    I'm not up-to-date on exact figures. Do you mean to live or visit?
    Housing is affordable compared to mainland prices. $400k will get cheaper 3 bed suburban, $800k will get views, multi car, 4 beds. Real estate.com will give you a better idea.
    Food is a tad pricier, but the shops are smaller and closer ; petrol is 20% or so up, but distances are shorter.
    You can't smell the air though, so don't panic, it is there, fresh from The Andes and well washed by several oceans.
    Not a clue on tourist accommodation prices, home is never too far away and we carry our camper to stay at friend's places. There is heaps advertised though.
    Rush hour used to be 10 minutes, but has now extended a bit, depending on the commute. Think large (ish) country town.
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    Quote Originally Posted by austastar View Post
    Hi,
    I'm not up-to-date on exact figures. Do you mean to live or visit?
    Housing is affordable compared to mainland prices. $400k will get cheaper 3 bed suburban, $800k will get views, multi car, 4 beds. Real estate.com will give you a better idea.
    Food is a tad pricier, but the shops are smaller and closer ; petrol is 20% or so up, but distances are shorter.
    You can't smell the air though, so don't panic, it is there, fresh from The Andes and well washed by several oceans.
    Not a clue on tourist accommodation prices, home is never too far away and we carry our camper to stay at friend's places. There is heaps advertised though.
    Rush hour used to be 10 minutes, but has now extended a bit, depending on the commute. Think large (ish) country town.
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    both from what i have seen

    i have been on a couple of tasmanian groups including the i'm moving to tassie and tassie real estate since i did the trip down there and many places that were 300k are now 400k and climbing and casual accommodation is going up as well...

    electricity is way dearer and is what shocks most new comers judging from what i have seen

    lots of community spirit displayed helping people move to or from the place as well... nice to see
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    Quote Originally Posted by austastar View Post
    Hi,
    That will get you into a load of good places, all the National Parks, most Forestry reserves, all the East Coast camp areas and be quite comfy for you while she shops at crafty places.
    Be flexible, if the weather forcast is for blue skies when you disembark, head west along the NW coast and down the west coast. With side trips to Western Tiers and Cradle Mt, local towns etc before going South on The Western Explorer Rd (gravel, but not rediculous).
    A couple of overnight spots before you get to the Pieman River.
    Camp at the Pieman River barge after a trip up the river on the Arcadia if you want. I reckon it is better value than the Gordon River Cruise.
    Trial Harbour has an ocean side camp spot, just north of the village, do it, camp on the edge of the world.
    There are heaps of possible routes and places to see.
    The East coast will have caravans and crowds during summer, the weather is usually more predictable and there are some great views along the coast.
    Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by austastar View Post
    Hi,
    That will get you into a load of good places, all the National Parks, most Forestry reserves, all the East Coast camp areas and be quite comfy for you while she shops at crafty places.
    Be flexible, if the weather forcast is for blue skies when you disembark, head west along the NW coast and down the west coast. With side trips to Western Tiers and Cradle Mt, local towns etc before going South on The Western Explorer Rd (gravel, but not rediculous).
    A couple of overnight spots before you get to the Pieman River.
    Camp at the Pieman River barge after a trip up the river on the Arcadia if you want. I reckon it is better value than the Gordon River Cruise.
    Trial Harbour has an ocean side camp spot, just north of the village, do it, camp on the edge of the world.
    There are heaps of possible routes and places to see.
    The East coast will have caravans and crowds during summer, the weather is usually more predictable and there are some great views along the coast.
    Cheers
    As a fellow Tasmanian I will agree with 100% of this. I have been up and down Pieman River from Corinna at least 50 times in 16-18ft dingies and it is far prettier than the Gordon near Strahan (which gets all the tourists and hoo ha).
    Have a look at the Pieman Dam as well. Plenty of free camp spots on the roads, old quarries etc.
    Zeehan township/museum worth a day exploring and the CP is very good but low cost etc.
    Free camp at Granville Harbour on the coast.
    Strahan Golf course $10 per night etc etc.
    Need an absolute minimum 1 month in Tassy and preferably 2.
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    Hi,
    Power seems to 60c / day for us, 4 adults. Less the feed in from the solar panels of course.
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