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[DrBadger]

Thanks Sue!

I am currently leaning towards staying North Hobart, it just seems simpler all around.

I don't have a lot of time in Tasmania, only 3 full days (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday). My current plan is to go out to Port Arthur one day (maybe Monday as I am guessing there will be fewer people, right?), One day at Bruney Island, and one day up at Mt. Field Natl Park. How does that sound for only 3 days? I would consider switching out Bruney Island for something else if someone had a great idea for something that I am missing....

Thanks again for your help!
Ellen

[susanm8048]

Sounds like a great trip.

Mt Field is great and really close. The Russell Falls are lovely and then drive up to Lake Dobson ( I think that is right).There is a nice walk around the lake and if you have time and the weather is kind, walk up to the Tarn Shelf and wander along the walking tracks up there. The 3 different elevations mean that you will have a really varied day of walking

Port Arthur is interesting and a little bit of history. Near there, there are some great coastal day walks which I LOVE. From memory, it is Fortescue Bay. I will dig out my old Day Hike Guide and get some more specifics for you.

I don;t know anything about Bruny Island. My memory is that it is a long way for a day trip. The Haartz (?sp) Mountains are a popular day trip in our family. If the weather is bad ( and it often is- you don;t get rainforest for free!) Mt Wellington on Hobart's doorstep has a myriad of lovely rainforest trails and it doesn't matter if the sun isn't shining.

I will try to get some more details and get back to you.

[susanm8048]

Back again!

I spoke with my sister and she had a few suggestions.

She thought that the 3 places you had chosen were great.

Mt Field: Unless you are super fit, don't bother going up to the Tarn Shelf and Mt Field West, but spend your time walking around Lake Dobson to Twilight Tarn and the little museum there.

At Port Arthur, go to Tasman Arch and do the Clifftop walk to Waterfall Bay. Don't bother with the Fortescue Bay/Cape Raul walk as you won't have time.

She said that Bruny Island is great. She mentioned the Lighthouse there and a walk from Adventure Bay round to the Cape. She also has heard that they do boat trips from Adventure Bay out to see the seals. Apparently, there is a great tourist info service at the Ferry as you arrive at Bruny which will tell you all you need to know.

I hope that this helps a little.
Have a great trip,
Sue

[jobob]

Just popping in to wish you a great trip, Ellen !

- Jo.

[DrBadger]

Back again!

I spoke with my sister and she had a few suggestions.

She thought that the 3 places you had chosen were great.

Mt Field: Unless you are super fit, don't bother going up to the Tarn Shelf and Mt Field West, but spend your time walking around Lake Dobson to Twilight Tarn and the little museum there.

At Port Arthur, go to Tasman Arch and do the Clifftop walk to Waterfall Bay. Don't bother with the Fortescue Bay/Cape Raul walk as you won't have time.

She said that Bruny Island is great. She mentioned the Lighthouse there and a walk from Adventure Bay round to the Cape. She also has heard that they do boat trips from Adventure Bay out to see the seals. Apparently, there is a great tourist info service at the Ferry as you arrive at Bruny which will tell you all you need to know.

I hope that this helps a little.
Have a great trip,
Sue

Thanks Sue!
This helps a lot, it is great to have an idea of what to really spend my time at, and what to skip given how little time I will have in Tasmania. I will be printing this all out to take with me!

Just popping in to wish you a great trip, Ellen !

- Jo.

Hey Jo-
Kind of hard to believe that I leave in just over a week! I am still frantically trying to get some new results to show at the conference that I am attending (the real reason for the trip, or at least the excuse ). Then once I get back it will be the mad dash to my defense I will be around all summer though, and hope to get a lot of riding in... we will have to plan another Bay Area TE ride!
Ellen

[susanm8048]

Have a great trip. I wish I was going too!!
Sue

[crazycanuck]

Hey Ellen,

When do you leave????

Hope your trip goes smoothly & no encounters with roos on the roads.

Take care
C