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  1. ranjon avatar

    RE: Tasmania

    by ranjon 01 May 2012

    The dog is often so helpful, not! George and as indicated at 34, Tassie weather can be very varied, surrounded by the southern ocean as…

  2. NewIslander avatar

    RE: Tasmania for Wildlife in April-May

    by NewIslander 04 April 2012

    The best time to see quolls is on the roads at night, driving slowly. Bruny is good at night for that. I would expect it to be good in…

  3. graymare avatar

    Re: Tasmania for Wildlife in April-May

    by graymare 27 March 2012

    You will get to see wombats, wallabies and possums in the Cradle Mountain National Park----occasionally Tassie devils and spotted quoll.…

  4. Raki_Man avatar

    RE: Tasmania - Camping - Baby

    by Raki_Man 27 November 2011

    Mt Hartz as a day walk from Hobart Tarn Shelf in Mt Field. Coupe of days on Bruny Island- Cp Q Elizabeth Crescent Bay and Mt Brown from…

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    Re: Tasmania - Camping - Baby

    by stealthpooch 23 November 2011

    My favourite camping spots in Tasmania are predominantly on the east coast. The Bay of Fires of course gets a mention, the Cosy Corner…

  6. Raki_Man avatar

    RE: 7 days, 6 nights in Tasmania

    by Raki_Man 16 October 2011

    I'd rather a day trip to Huon Valley and instead stay a night or two on (south) Bruny Island. Avoid weekends if you do this. And if…

  7. evamelb avatar

    RE: tasmania in Nov 2011

    by evamelb 10 October 2011

    Some great hiking on Maria Island and Bruny Island. Both are not far from Hobart. Also Mt Wellington has some great hiking trails. …

  8. evamelb avatar

    Re: Tasmania a taste

    by evamelb 17 April 2011

    Tasmania is small and compact and you can see a lot in a week but you will need a car as the public transport system is woeful. You could…

  9. LeahMaria avatar

    RE: Tasmania trip!

    by LeahMaria 19 March 2011

    We went for 5 weeks and found PLENTY to do. Could have stayed longer. Not sure what you mean by cultural differences. Wildlife has nothin…

  10. Dale164 avatar

    Re: Bruny island, Tasmania - distances and cycling

    by Dale164 22 January 2011

    Hi Hazeltree, I live in Hobart - I checked out a map and its 37km from the ferry drop off to Adventure Bay. Its a paved road all the…

  11. NewIslander avatar

    RE: Tasmania help

    by NewIslander 22 December 2010

    There is a wildlife park on the way out to Port Arthur. I would hire a car to get there and not take a tour. Spend a couple of hours…

  12. NYSeptic avatar

    RE: Cheese

    by NYSeptic 29 September 2010

    Heidi Farm makes some good ones - the Tilsit especially. As does Bruny Island Cheese in Tasmania.

  13. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: Tasmania - help

    by ianw6705 20 September 2010

    Going to Tasmania at the last minute = interstate impulse travel. If you are looking for 4-star, I would use wotif for prices, and tripad…

  14. dj_key avatar

    Re: Tasmania, Bruny Island - cheap cabins recommendations wanted

    by dj_key 23 March 2010

    It should be some rooms anyway. Or it isn't? We are not only after self-contained places really. ANY sort of not shared accomodation…

  15. Drovers_Dog avatar

    RE: Tasmania, Bruny Island - cheap cabins recommendations wanted

    by Drovers_Dog 22 March 2010

    Or perhaps a covered sheep dip.

  16. Drovers_Dog avatar

    RE: Tasmania, Bruny Island - cheap cabins recommendations wanted

    by Drovers_Dog 22 March 2010

    Anything under a $100 for a self contained cabin (if you're lucky to find it) will more than likely have been utilised as a pigsty in…

  17. dj_key avatar

    RE: Tasmania, Bruny Island - cheap cabins recommendations wanted

    by dj_key 22 March 2010

    Thanks. It doesn't look any cheap though. We are looking for a place to stay less than a $100 per night. I couldn't see with a link…

  18. Drovers_Dog avatar

    Re: Tasmania, Bruny Island - cheap cabins recommendations wanted

    by Drovers_Dog 22 March 2010

    [Look here|http://search.discovertasmania.com/search/search.cgi?meta_T_orplus=self-contained&search_type=products&collection=discovertasmani…

  19. dj_key avatar

    Tasmania, Bruny Island - cheap cabins recommendations wanted

    by dj_key 22 March 2010

    Hello guys, Do you have any ideas about how to find a cheap cabin to stay in Tassie, preferably on Bruny Island? It is definetely NOT…

  20. chrisj avatar

    Winning Tourist Attractions in Australia

    by chrisj 02 March 2010

    http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26789096-3102,00.html +SIX Queensland attractions have taken home honours in the Qantas…

  21. Raki_Man avatar

    RE: Tassie - Bruny Island

    by Raki_Man 29 December 2009

    I think the locals were just having CGHETH on about paying for the water.............

  22. Drovers_Dog avatar

    RE: Tassie - Bruny Island

    by Drovers_Dog 28 December 2009

    Hilarious! Don't go to Bruny Island because you can't get free water.

  23. CHGETH avatar

    RE: Tassie - Bruny Island

    by CHGETH 28 December 2009

    I have been to Bruny Island about a year ago and it was the most unpleasant time during my whole (wonderful) stay in Australia. I went…

  24. katezinha avatar

    Whistle-stop-tour of Tasmania...on a budget!

    by katezinha 28 December 2009

    Hi all, Bit of backstory for you - I live/work currently in Melbourne, have been in your fine country for about 5 weeks and loving it!…

  25. Drovers_Dog avatar

    RE: Tassie - Bruny Island

    by Drovers_Dog 28 December 2009

    How exactly does your post @ #4 have any relevance to what the OP is after - willy?

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