Going to Tassie ... what is a must do?

[makario]

Hi Everyone,

My wife and I have decided to take our first vacation. We decided to go to TAS during the first week of Sept for 5 nights. We plan on going to Launcestan, Cradle mountain and Hobart.

Any tips on what must see/must do and most importantly MUST PHOTOGRAPH.

Cheers
Mak

[DVEous]

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[Greg B]

Mak, take a massive jumper - it is as cold as a mother-in-law's kiss on the apple isle.

[Geoff]

Mak, great advice already, but if u can extend your time from 5 days to as many more as possible there are soo many things to see and do in Tassie. Bel and I travelled to Tassie a few years ago, in September and it was FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEZING!! Having said that, it's one of my most memorable, and enjoyable holidays I've ever had!

[Mal]

Bicheno, Bicheno, Bicheno, Bicheno oh and if you get Bicheno




And the Cascade Brewery

[Geoff]

And the Boags Brewery

[Jeko70]

And the Boags Brewery

....the brunette model..... included in the ticket price and will pose just for you!

Have fun
Fab

[gstark]

Launceston, Bicheno, Port Arthur, and Ho-Ho-Hobart.

[Killakoala]

How about a boat trip from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula. Great scenery there, but the weather may be nice and rough too.

In Hobart, Salamanca markets and constitution dock perhaps. The wharf area is picturesque as is the Salamanca area which has a few nice pubs and eateries. The coast north of Hobart has some nice scenery too.

BUT if you enjoy seafood, then you must try some Tasmanian Scallops, as they are the best in the world. There is a shop near constitution dock that makes a great scallop pie that is interesting. The drunken admiral resturant makes great scallop dishes too, but are a bit pricey, although it's very nice and well worth it. (It was when i ate there)

[Colcam]

BUT if you enjoy seafood, then you must try some Tasmanian Scallops, as they are the best in the world.

Oh Man, do I have memories of southern scallops. Many years ago, I called in to a shop overlooking the big southern puddle and bought some scallops. Upon investigation, I thought that they were very small. (Bear in mind here that I absolutely hate seafood and had a mental picture of potato scallops!) I duely scoffed a mouthful and immediately threw the lot up. The foulest taste I had ever endured. Sorry guys, but the image and the taste stays with me even after twenty years.

I am for the Tassie Isle in Feb. so I will very interested in the results of this sojourn south. Keep us posted
Col

[the foto fanatic]

Don't forget to take your own little map of Tasmania.

These days, the smaller the better, I understand.

[johnd]

Hi Mak,

A lot of this has been said already, but don't miss out on:

Salamanca Market (Saturdays), Constitution Dock (dawn and about 11am when the seal gets fed), Richmond, Port Arthur, Eaglehawk Neck (Tessilated pavements), Mt Field National Park (3 nice waterfalls in short walking distance), Mt Wellington (bit cold but), Myrtle Gully Falls (You'll need a guide, maybe I can help), historic buildings around Hobart.

If you're heading between Launceston and Hobart via Midlands Highway: Ross, Oatlands and Kempton (historic towns).

If you're heading between Launceston and Hobart via Tasman Highway (East Coast): Bicheno, Douglas Apsley National Park, Frecinyet Peninsula (Coles Bay). Frecinyet is really worth staying a few days if you can and doing some walking and photography.

If you're near St Helens: Bay of Fires, The Gardens, Docks, Halls Falls

Let me know when you're in Hobart, maybe we van meet up and I can show you some sights.

Cheers

[makario]

Thanks everyone for the advice so far....

Here are our plans

Melb -> Launceston (1 night) -> Cradle Mt (3 nights) -> Hobart (2 nights) -> Melb

I would like to take photos of historic buildings, waterfalls, sunsets, sunrise, reflections in a lake etc..

On our To-Do list
Launceston
1) Cataract Gorge
2) James Boag brewery
3) Penny Royal Gun Powder mill (maybe)

Cradle Mt
1) Marions lookout
2) Dove Lake walk and reflection of the lodge in the lake
3) Rainforest and waterfalls around the lodge
4) Loggers hut near Mt Kate

Hobart
1) Battery pt @sunset
2) Cadbury chocolate factory
3) Mt Field (waterfalls)
4) Mt Nelson/Mt wellington
5) Salamanca market (sat)

I have picked up maps of Tas and pouring over them, all I have to do now is map out the route so that I can take in as many sights!

In hind sight I should have planned a 2 week vacation. I will just have to come back to Tas in the future

Cheers
Mak

[DVEous]

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[Antsl]

When you are in Cradle Mountain have a look at the Wilderness Gallery at the Doyles Hotel there. It is a large gallery dedicated to landscape photography.... a bit of a must see.

Ants