Hi there ~ my boyfriend and I are going Tassie in early September for a 5 day holiday. Whereas he lived in Tasmania for a couple of years so knows it well, I've never been before :)))

I'm really excited and wondered if anyone knows of any special places of interest or things to do in Tassie that are a little unusual (not so well known) and not too expensive. Apart from Hobart, Strahan for a Gordon River Cruise, Cradle Mountain, Mt Field National Park, Bothwell, Launceston, Derby, St Mary's, Bicheno and Port Arthur that he's thought about putting on our itinerary, he's asked if there are any places I'd like to go.

If you have any ideas, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks :)

This site looks good with lots of info...

Pure Tasmania Tourism and Holidays - Accommodation Packages - Tasmania Australia - Pure Tasmania – Homepage (http://www.puretasmania.com.au/?gclid=CJG49-7a3pMCFSEbagodF2SGWQ)

Thanks very much for that friend! Cradle Mountain and Strahan look awesome, hey ~ so I can't wait :)))

My pal found this:
Luxury Strahan Accommodation - Wheelhouse Apartments (http://www.wheelhouseapartments.com.au/serv01.htm)

Have you been to Tassie?

I read you're from Sydney... which is where I'm from originally. Terrific thread on dealing with relationships by the way. Nicely said.

thanks very much for that friend! Cradle Mountain and Strahan look awesome, hey ~ so I can't wait :))).

No problem , they do look good don't they.


My pal found this:
Luxury Strahan Accommodation - Wheelhouse Apartments (http://www.wheelhouseapartments.com.au/serv01.htm).

Yeah that looks good.


Have you been to Tassie? .

I have but only once , went to Hobart for a conference so didn't really get to see that much. The pubs and the Casino as you do :)


I read you're from Sydney... which is where I'm from originally. .

I am yes , so where in Sydney were you from ? You don't live in Sydney anymore?


Terrific thread on dealing with relationships by the way. Nicely said.

Thanks very much , its just good to see how many people it's helped :)

I grew up in the suburbs of Liverpool where ex-servicemen raised their kids (and kids looked after themselves), and left there at 15 ~ not nearly as bad as everyone makes out. In fact, our street was full of kids and we had a lot of fun. The language spoken there was probably a bit more colourful than other parts of Sydney; my mum later moved to Seaforth (big jump in real estate prices) and I settled in Manly in my twenties. Loved it there, especially the harbour.

I've been in Canberra since 2000, so only see the harbour occasionally these days. What about you? Whereabouts in Sydney are you?

WOW small world , I'm about 5km's north of where your mother settled. Grew up in Manly as a kid.

You're kidding... sure is! I lived in Fairlight Crescent for a while and another place that I think from memory is Thomas Street (ugh! Old age). Up a steep climb from the big stone church. I would have loved to have grown up in Manly ~ must have been great.

Off the Beaten Path - State of Tasmania Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com (http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Tasmania/Off_the_Beaten_Path-State_of_Tasmania-BR-1.html)
This link has such beautiful places mentioned I am sure you will love to visit them if you could frangi!

Doesn't Waterfall Bluff sound magnificent Firmbeliever. I'm intrigued by fossils ~ wouldn't it be amazing to find an ancient creature's mark left in rock. I'll definitely put it on the table for consideration. Thanks :)

I so want to see the Fossil bluff too... maybe someday.
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Hi! I love visiting Tasmania and this site has always helped me whenever I plan my trip there. I know it's going to be useful to you too. It contains all the things you need to know about the place. Check it out: Tasmania - Australia's favourite vacation island (http://www.discovertasmania.com)

Hope you have a good trip!