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Post  Chook Mon 17 Jun 2019, 6:14 pm

When Baz and I were on the boat heading back from Tassie I mentioned it wont be my last trip to the Apple Isle and I'd like to try and do it about a month earlier next time. 

While we saw a lot, rode a lot of great rides etc, there was still a hell of a lot we didn't see or do. 

I'd like to see a bit more of the NW corner, probably one night up near the coast as well as another night back in Waratah

To have a look at Cradle Mountain you need to allow the best part of a day, we both thought we'd like to take a bus in for a proper look

We didn't do Strathgordon and the Gordon Dam, that's a good full day (probably 1/2 day in, 1/2 day out)

We didn't do much South of Hobart other than a pretty rushed day trip down to visit Gus, I'd like to see more down there

We didn't go near Great Lake, there has been a lot more bitumen finished up there since we left making it more attractive on a Bandit.

Baz and I both regretted not spending at least one night near Port Arthur and doing the whole tour/visit thing

We missed a lot of the NE while it pissed down.

There are also a lot of roads and towns I'd like to revisit

I tossed up the idea of November 2020, Baz said he'd be keen to go back again (that was 6 months ago, haven't spoken to him about it since), IIRC madmax said he would consider it as well.

Anyone else interested in a trip most likely starting in the 1st or 2nd week of November and spending at least a full 2 weeks on the Island

If others wanted to do it shorter, those that want to go the full distance can sort out an itinerary and others can catch up en route.

Any (possible) takers?
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Post  Chook Mon 17 Jun 2019, 7:54 pm

Just a quick roughy, but something like this

Day 1
Devonport to NW taking in Burnie, Stanley, Smithton, stay somewhere in the region


Day 2
NW down to Waratah via Hellyer Gorge, Savage River Rd and return to Waratah for the night, get some washing done


Day 3
Waratah – Cradle, return to Waratah for the night


Day 4
Waratah to Strahan, Queenstown or even onto Derwent Bridge


Day 5
Either of the previous 3 to Strathgordon


Day 6
Strathgordon – Gordon Dam – Hobart
Day 7
Rest/Washing/Explore Hobart Day


Day 8
Hobart – somewhere south of Hobart possibly return or stay down somewhere near Gus


Day 9
To Port Arthur (or near)


Day 10
Port Arthur thingy then somewhere a bit North of there for the night


Day 11
To Richmond, Oatlands, possibly up to the Great Lake


Day 12
To Launceston


Day 13
Rest/Washing/Explore Launceston and surrounds Day


Day 14
North East of Tas day ride back to Launceston


Day 15
Devonport via ???
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Post  madmax Fri 21 Jun 2019, 7:44 am

I'm keen but I need to save some leave first.

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Post  Chook Fri 21 Jun 2019, 7:05 pm

madmax wrote:I'm keen but I need to save some leave first.
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Post  Chook Thu 25 Jul 2019, 6:50 pm

BUMP#


there's been a few new members since this was posted plus want to keep it in the back of anyone's mind who'd consider the trip, still well over a year
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Post  2wheelsagain Fri 26 Jul 2019, 6:23 pm

I traditionally have 3 or 4 weeks off from mid October. If it’s in that period I’m keen. 
Thinking about going this year after MotoGP but probably can’t afford it (shit tax return’
I’d love to do Tas with someone.

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Post  gus Fri 26 Jul 2019, 6:25 pm

One trip is never enough .  Laughing But not in Oct BRRRRRRR . Days are super short and COLD >
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Post  Chook Mon 29 Jul 2019, 9:24 pm

2wheelsagain wrote:I traditionally have 3 or 4 weeks off from mid October. If it’s in that period I’m keen. 
Thinking about going this year after MotoGP but probably can’t afford it (shit tax return’
I’d love to do Tas with someone.
Was thinking November (definitely earlier than last year) but could possibly do mid-late October.

My manager did it late September - early October last year and spent quite a few days riding though patches of snow
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Post  Chook Thu 29 Aug 2019, 8:30 am

2wheelsagain wrote:I traditionally have 3 or 4 weeks off from mid October. If it’s in that period I’m keen. 
Thinking about going this year after MotoGP but probably can’t afford it (shit tax return’
I’d love to do Tas with someone.
Where would your 3 or 4 weeks see you returning to work? Mid November? (4 weeks), end of 1st week in November? (3 weeks)

If we could plan it around mid-late October to early mid November I don't see why we couldn't make it work

@ madmax, still 14 months to save up enough leave Wink
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Post  Chook Mon 07 Oct 2019, 6:11 pm

I know every year can be very different but I'm tarting to keep an eye on what the weather is doing in Tasmania for the next few weeks to get a bit better idea for next year.

Forecast for the week 7 - 13 October below, 

Devonport: Min 4-7 deg/Max 14-15 deg, 3 days shower or 2, 1 showers developing

Stanley: As per Devonport

Waratah: Min 1-3 deg/Max 10-13 deg, 4 days shower or 2, 1 showers increasing

Strahn/Queenstown: Min 4-7 deg/Max 13-17 deg, 5 days shower or 2

Strathgordon: Min 3-5 deg/Max 11-16 deg, 6 days shower or 2

Hobart: Min 6-7 deg/Max 14-19 deg, 5 days shower or 2

Port Arthur: same as Hobart

Oatland: Min 2-3 deg/Max 11-13 deg, 5 days shower or 2

Bicheno: Min 7-8 deg/Max 13-16 deg, 6 days shower or 2

Scottsdale: Min 2-5 deg/Max 14-15 deg, 5 days shower or 2

Launceston: Min 3-6 deg/Max 16-17 deg, 6 days shower or 2




Coming out of a Southern Winter that's no completely unbearable
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Post  Chook Tue 15 Oct 2019, 10:33 am

Forecast for the week 15 - 21 October below, 

Devonport: Min 6-8 deg/Max 13-18 deg, 3 days showers

Stanley: Min 5-8 deg/Max 13-116 deg, 5 days showers

Waratah: Min 1-4 deg/Max 7-12 deg, 7 days showers

Strahn/Queenstown: Min 5-8 deg/Max 11-15 deg, 7 days showers

Strathgordon: Min 3-7 deg/Max 9-14 deg, 7 days showers

Hobart: Min 6-8 deg/Max 14-19 deg, 7 days showers

Port Arthur: 4-7 deg/Max 15-20 deg, 7 days showers

Oatlands: Min 2-3 deg/Max 11-16 deg, 6 days showers

Bicheno: Min 6-8 deg/Max 15-18 deg, 3 days showers

Scottsdale: Min 3-6 deg/Max 13-19 deg, 4 days showers

Launceston: Min 5-7 deg/Max 15-20 deg, 5 days showers
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Post  BanditDave Tue 15 Oct 2019, 10:51 pm

Having lived in Qld tropics for over 15 years where the daytime temperature is 36C and it drops to 30C overnight.

Did I mention the humidity. No less than 99.99%

Lying in bed on a summer evening with the ceiling fan pounding away and a mosquito net over the bed which blocks out most of the breeze from the ceiling fan is not my idea of comfort.

And don't forget the mould that grows on everything

I'm really looking forward to a little rain, sleet and snow.


As for riding in high temperatures where the heat from the black bitumen almost gives you burn blisters, forget it.
I've come across some roads around Australia made from concrete and they are noticeably cooler.

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Post  barry_mcki Sat 26 Oct 2019, 6:22 am

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Post  Chook Sat 09 Nov 2019, 7:26 pm

The past few weeks has shown it wouldn't matter whether you went to Tassie in October or November, the weather has had everything from cold & wet to quite warm, hot even on and off over the past 6-7 weeks.

I know 2WA is only a chance if the trip has a mid October start (ruling him out of the 2nd/3rd options).

- Is there anyone with any interest that could/would not go if we left the mainland mid October?

- Is there anyone with any interest that could/would not go if we left early November?

- Is there anyone with any interest that could/would not go if we left mid November?
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Post  Davo1063 Fri 27 Dec 2019, 1:03 pm

Just throwing my hat in the ring. I would be interested in making the trip.

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Post  Chook Sat 28 Dec 2019, 3:53 pm

Davo1063 wrote:Just throwing my hat in the ring. I would be interested in making the trip.
Awesome mate, it would be great to have another South Aussie on board
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Post  Chook Sun 15 Mar 2020, 10:01 am

Still keen to make this happen, so is Davo1063

Hopefully covid-19 doesn't put an end to it
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Post  GSX1100G Sun 15 Mar 2020, 4:56 pm

Just canned our Tassie 4-5 week car trip that should have started 20-3. Fingers crossed for Oct or Nov or February 2021. Time will tell.

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Post  Chook Tue 17 Mar 2020, 7:40 pm

GSX1100G wrote:Just canned our Tassie 4-5 week car trip that should have started 20-3. Fingers crossed for Oct or Nov or  February 2021. Time will tell.


Make it November and switch to the bike Wink
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Post  Chook Tue 17 Mar 2020, 7:44 pm

Chook wrote:Still keen to make this happen, so is Davo1063

Hopefully covid-19 doesn't put an end to it
Further to that

we are making plans, I won't be booking anything yet but want to make sure we're ready to get booking happening as soon (if) we know we can.

I'll keep this thread posted ass it happen
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Post  GSX1100G Tue 17 Mar 2020, 10:07 pm


Today at 7:40 pm

by Chook

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Just canned our Tassie 4-5 week car trip that should have started 20-3. Fingers crossed for Oct or Nov or  February 2021. Time will tell.



Make it November and switch to the bike 

Tempting, but something tells me that "we" are not ready for that yet. Maybe one trip by bike & one by car ?

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Post  Chook Fri 15 May 2020, 9:21 pm

I've booked holidays for all of November/1st week of December, last I was speaking with Davo he was looking into that too

Just need some sort of indication that travel between SA/Vic/Tas will be opened.

If that doesn't go ahead I'm keeping the leave, doing a height increase/storage increase on my shed and will aim to use some more leave I'm in trouble for hoarding to have another crack in March/April
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Post  madmax Wed 03 Jun 2020, 5:29 pm

I'm still watching, but need some dates so as to book leave

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Post  madmax Wed 03 Jun 2020, 9:23 pm

Cross me off!

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Post  Chook Sun 06 Sep 2020, 2:02 pm

November is never going to happen, Davo1963 and I conceded that as soon as Victoria went into lock down again 
(I hope they pull through this quicker than expected, not so much for our trip but for them, I feel for those that haven't got the same freedom we have)
I'm doubtful that March will happen either but I really hope I'm wrong, I think ATM our best hope is November 2021

Davo and I are planning on a few nights in the Flinders Rangers in November, dates to be confirmed, if anyone is interested keep an eye out in the SA ride pages
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