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« on: January 02, 2014, 07:45:34 PM »
Is Tassie  Australia's best kept secret? Just had a phone call from friends Visiting Hobart for the first time in a very long time, and they think it is. :cup:
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2014, 07:59:28 PM »
I love Hobart and the surrounding areas.
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2014, 08:07:38 PM »
I should say, that I think it is!
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2014, 08:46:53 PM »
We went to Tassie for 3 weeks in 2012. Absolutely loved the place ;D
We only did the East Coast and down south, but will definitely return, this time for longer!
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2014, 08:48:50 PM »
Don't tell everyone....  Place gets too busy as it is.  I think they had their summer the other week for a few days.  ;D  Been there a few times, took our camper for 3 months in 2011 and still did not see it all.   Kevin
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2014, 08:59:47 PM »
Yep, liked it so much after our 5 weeks in 2011 that I've been able to transfer there with work, and move in May this year.  Already registered a new name in honour of the move: BTMNDR!   ;D
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2014, 10:40:30 PM »
I think it's probably easy to take your surroundings for granted so while I agree Tassie is a nice place, I love other states such as WA or the NT because they are so far removed from my surroundings.

But being a born and bred Tasmanian it makes me proud that so many people like our state and yet the state government could do so much more to increase and improve tourism. So many lost opportunities. The cost of the ferry is the first place I'd start!
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2014, 11:36:25 PM »
Danny summed it up pretty well.

Lovely people. Lovely countryside. Useless inbred government on both sides.  Uncertain economic future.

Definitely come to visit at least.

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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2014, 05:42:29 AM »
If there were better employment opportunities I would move there in an instant.

I have only spent a couple of weeks there, but that was enough to sell me.

The problem I see (and talking with locals) is basically that tourism is the main industry there now and the rest of th ejob market is pretty flat. I fear for my kids getting jobs if I were to move there, let alone myself and LB.

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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2014, 05:43:02 AM »
We visited about 10 years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed the place. Must get back again soon. :cup:

Hey Danny and dazzler.......I reckon you blokes should get into politics and sort 'em out..... ;D ;D
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2014, 06:31:35 AM »
Love this place however I do get a bit envious reading some mainland trip reports on here. Most travellers I have talked with reckon the place is great and vow to return but the cost of getting here is a BIG issue.

My tip to those of you contemplating a trip to the island state is to come over for as long as possible and just focus on one or two areas to explore. I have seen a few that spend all the time on the road trying to see everything in their short time frame. Slow down and enjoy the place and you will have a great trip.

Some great walks available, take a trip on the cruise boats and enjoy the great coastal scenery and wildlife, visit Mona and then take a nice bottle of red to the summit of Mount Wellington and enjoy the scenery especially a sunset.
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2014, 08:23:28 AM »
Tassie is a great place, love it !!    :cup:

Friendly folks and still had the country feel about it 10 or so years back.

Ferry cost......therein lies the problem of visiting as most of us here would like to take vehicle and camper and it's just to dear for a lot of people.

Must get back there one day, just need to save up  ;D
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2014, 08:28:41 AM »
Quote from: GeoffA on January 03, 2014, 05:43:02 AM
We visited about 10 years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed the place. Must get back again soon. :cup:

Hey Danny and dazzler.......I reckon you blokes should get into politics and sort 'em out..... ;D ;D

You are correct with one sentence and very wrong with another ;)
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2014, 08:54:00 AM »
The ferry is the problem cost wise and the Government and Tourism Tasmania knows it and they are worried.

In Feb  2013 we spent 6 weeks touring this wonderful little package and we can see why so many go back many times but the cost of the ferry is stopping people with caravans from taking them over and as Tassie relys on Tourism and the State Government is very concerned that numbers are dropping.

I listened to a radio program while there and it was the Tourism people explaining the concerns of themselves and the Government on the falling numbers visiting and what they are going to try and do about it.They didnt really say what plans they had except they would all sit down and try and come up with a solution

It would be between the State Government,Tourism and TT Line Spirit Of Tasmania.

It doesnt look like they have done to much as we are on the Spirit Of Tassie mailing list and we receive deals now and then and the prices are still up there you dont really save to much at all.


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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2014, 10:07:19 AM »
The Federal Government Freight cost equalisation subsidy is the main issue.  It hasnt increased for many years apparently. Its supposed to reduce the vehicular travel component cost down to a comparable level to just driving across Bass Straight, but it falls a loooooong way short of this now, let along offsetting the variuable onboard  accomodation costs that also must be included.

CT Trailer costs are exhorbinant, well over $350 or more each way.  When we booked ours in to be brought over by another family member I listed it as a small caravan instead.  This saved $100.

As others have mentioned, I allways travel solo on the ferry now, the others fly over the next mornig and await me at launceston airport. I then drive straight of the ferry and pick them up an hour or so later.  Try to fly/travel early in the week.

Yep, its a magic place.  I doubt we will return to the mainland to live. I feel very lucky to have landed a job here in a growth sector (Tertiary Education).  It is WINDY tho, but we are in the roaring 40's after all.

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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2014, 10:17:29 AM »
Place is a dive over populated, way to fast, crowded camping spots - dont come here   
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2014, 10:31:57 AM »
Quote from: fishfinder on January 03, 2014, 10:17:29 AM
Place is a dive over populated, way to fast, crowded camping spots - dont come here
Selfish mongrel.  ;D
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2014, 11:39:50 AM »
Quote from: fishfinder on January 03, 2014, 10:17:29 AM
Place is a dive over populated, way to fast, crowded camping spots - dont come here

Love those Curried Rabbit Pies at the Penguin bakery not far from you
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2014, 12:22:55 PM »
Quote from: fishfinder on January 03, 2014, 10:17:29 AM
Place is a dive over populated, way to fast, crowded camping spots - dont come here


You are so right.

Just dull old drives.


Way too crowded.


Free camping spots are boring.


And thieves everywhere.
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2014, 02:13:12 PM »
Quote from: TOPNDR on January 02, 2014, 08:59:47 PM
Yep, liked it so much after our 5 weeks in 2011 that I've been able to transfer there with work, and move in May this year.  Already registered a new name in honour of the move: BTMNDR!   ;D
We could amend your current profile name when you get there.  8)
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2014, 03:06:18 PM »
Thanks for the offer Snow but just in case some nasty-pasty calls me unsavoury names, associated with BTMNDR I'd like to keep TOPNDR too.

Besides, it's a connection to the Top End, where I've lived for the last 20 years!  :cheers:
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2014, 07:58:59 AM »
Tassie is a top spot. We came down for the first time about 8 years ago for a job offer and within 20 minutes of leaving the airport we had made our minds up that we would make the move and haven't looked back.
But if Danny gets into politics we might have to reevaluate that  ;D
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #22 on: January 04, 2014, 08:36:08 AM »
Was there last month.
Cant wait to go back.
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Re: Tasmania
« Reply #23 on: January 04, 2014, 10:08:51 AM »
Quote from: gowalkabout on January 04, 2014, 07:58:59 AM
Tassie is a top spot. We came down for the first time about 8 years ago for a job offer and within 20 minutes of leaving the airport we had made our minds up that we would make the move and haven't looked back.
But if Danny gets into politics we might have to reevaluate that  ;D

Ditto.... Love the place


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« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2014, 10:19:12 AM »
Quote from: bushbandit on January 03, 2014, 11:39:50 AM
Love those Curried Rabbit Pies at the Penguin bakery not far from you
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