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  1. weetbix456 avatar

    Re: Tasmania

    by weetbix456 23 May 2012

    A 2 / 3 week circuit would be the minimum you'd want to take at a leisurly pace and to get a feel for the island. Just a rough example…

  2. outbackescapee avatar

    Re: 1 week in Tasmania in May - Suggestions?

    by outbackescapee 09 February 2012

    The key is to no try and see too much at once, especially in Tassie where the scenery changes so rapidly in a short space of time. As…

  3. outbackescapee avatar

    Re: 1 week in Tasmania in May - Suggestions?

    by outbackescapee 09 February 2012

    The key is to no try and see too much at once, especially in Tassie where the scenery changes so rapidly in a short space of time. As…

  4. SM_Van avatar

    1 week in Tasmania in May - Suggestions?

    by SM_Van 09 February 2012

    3-4 friends and I are planning to spend about a week in Tasmania after a conference in Melbourne in May. I just wanted to get general…

  5. GBUG avatar

    RE: Tasmania - to go or not to go!

    by GBUG 06 January 2012

    I think the key is what this means for the NZ trip - I love Tassie, but arguably NZ's scenery is grander so if any time that is spent…

  6. sh5rb99 avatar

    Tramping/Hitchhiking Through Tasmania

    by sh5rb99 31 December 2011

    I’ll be in Tassie Feb 2-Feb 15, 2012, with the intention of doing lots of tramping. I’m an experienced hiker/outdoorsman. At the moment,…

  7. Drovers_Dog avatar

    RE: 5 full days in Tasmania

    by Drovers_Dog 27 December 2011

    Spread your time between Freycinet/ Coles Bay/ Bicheno/ St. Helens and the Bay of Fires.

  8. emberlie avatar

    Re: Tasmania - to go or not to go!

    by emberlie 23 December 2011

    Being a resident of Tasmania I may be biased but I also organise sports teams to visit Tasmania from interstate. I have never met a person…

  9. emberlie avatar

    Re: Tasmania - to go or not to go!

    by emberlie 23 December 2011

    Being a resident of Tasmania I may be biased but I also organise sports teams to visit Tasmania from interstate. I have never met a person…

  10. Captain_Courageous avatar

    Re: Burnie, Tasmania

    by Captain_Courageous 23 December 2011

    We went to the [Lactos |http://www.burnie.net/news/media-releases/archives/2011-3368.html] cheese tasting factory. Set in nice grounds,…

  11. joolz2 avatar

    RE: 2 Day Trip across Tasmania

    by joolz2 16 December 2011

    Wineglass Bay is on your way and is lovely. If you spend the night in Bicheno you can see penguins coming ashore at dusk. Probably other…

  12. GBUG avatar

    RE: Ideas for xmas in AUS without spending a fortune!

    by GBUG 08 December 2011

    I've been to both New Zealand and Tasmania at Christmas and didn't think that they were THAT bad from a busy/expense point of view. And…

  13. LeahMaria avatar

    RE: Tasmania-- help with itinerary

    by LeahMaria 14 November 2011

    You can definitely do Wineglass Bay and Bay of Fires in two days. Actually, you *could* do both in one day. They are only about two hours…

  14. ellierosey avatar

    Re: Tasmania-- help with itinerary

    by ellierosey 12 November 2011

    Hey, what are you planning to do in Tasmania? Do you want lots of hiking or more relaxing stuff? Wineglass bay is beautiful, but it takes…

  15. chrisj avatar

    RE: First time 3-week trip in OZ

    by chrisj 10 November 2011

    Not much 'outback' 'scenery' & 'wildlife' in the eastern coastal cities, trent84. With the possible exception of Kings Cross & St Kilda,…

  16. markfawkner avatar

    RE: A week in tasmania

    by markfawkner 29 September 2011

    A week for Hobart, Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay (which I presume is on your list), Freycinet NP and Cradle Mountain is a bit of a stretch…

  17. tyketazshedevil avatar

    A week in tasmania

    by tyketazshedevil 29 September 2011

    I'm heading back to my favourite place in the world - Australia - and this time I'm heading to Tasmania. We won't have long enough to…

  18. wendyp avatar

    wedding venue suggestions

    by wendyp 31 July 2011

    Will be heading to Tasmania (first time) mid november for 2 weeks and wish to get married in a lovely outdoor setting (preferably beach)…

  19. emberlie avatar

    Re: 3 Weeks Trip Sydney, Tasmania, Whitsundays, Port Douglas (Uluru?)

    by emberlie 29 April 2011

    Hi! I'm from Tassie and totally agree with Poster #1 Taking on too much! I loved Uluru and Alice Springs, real eye opener esp to Aborigi…

  20. emberlie avatar

    Re: Tasmania a taste

    by emberlie 24 April 2011

    Hi! As someone who has visited Tassie and now lives here the most important places are - Coles Bay / Freycinet on the East Coast. A…

  21. emberlie avatar

    Re: Tasmania a taste

    by emberlie 24 April 2011

    Hi! As someone who has visited Tassie and now lives here the most important places are - Coles Bay / Freycinet on the East Coast. A…

  22. 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…

  23. 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…

  24. LeahMaria avatar

    RE: Tasmanian Road Trip

    by LeahMaria 15 March 2011

    Well, we did a road trip around Tasmania... except it was about 5 weeks. I'd suggest picking about 4 places (if you've got 12 days). If…

  25. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: Travelling Tasmania in 7-10 days from Hobart - Itinerary Help?

    by ianw6705 14 March 2011

    You could happily do an East Coast trip over 7-10 days. • Hobart > Port Arthur • Port Arthur > Swansea • Swansea > Coles Bay (2 nights…

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