Was a long trip! G/f $ I drove straight down the Newell Hwy to Melbourne, with an overnight stop at Forbes. Got the Spirit across to Devonport, and then crammed in 3 full days of touristy stuff on the way down to my parents place (70km south of Hobart) via the East coast and Midlands. Spent 3 weeks over Christmas & New Years down there doing day trips, fishing, etc. then another 3 days heading back to Devonport via the West coast. We got the day sail back to Melbourne; VERY rough in Bass straight! Stayed the night in Melb. Caught up with WYKKED on his way home from late shift, and drove back to Bris via the Hume Hwy, Olympic Way, and the Newell Hwy. The only car trouble was a nice coating of fresh tar and bluemetal on my wheels/wheelarches/sills etc. courtesy of some roadworks North of Dubbo. The tar had melted in the heat as it was still fresh. 6000km in 4 weeks has proved the reliability of my Zed!Good to be back!Pregz
Thanks for the call, how was your NYE? Did stay down at the wharf area, or did you check out some clubs?What touristy things did you do?Cheers, Byron
Good to hear you made it.....>> Home in one piece, your G/F was looking a little dead on her feet in Melbourne. Still feel up to driving half way back at Easter time? If so jump in and book as I hear the hotel is filling fast. You shouldn't have a problem finding details as there are posts everywhere about it.
Touristy things On the way to Mum & Dads in 3 days we went to: Lake Barrington (Rowing course, Tazmazia & Lavendar farm) Sheffield (Murals) Elizabeth Town (Cheese Factory, Raspberry farm) Westbury (Maze, Steam museum) Launceston (Penny Royal, Cataract Gorge, Aquarius Roman Baths, Car Museum, Franklin House) St Marys (via Scottsdale & St Helens...Elephant Pass Pancakes) Bicheno (Penguins, Blowhole, Sealife Centre, Winery, Seafood!) Campbel Town (Historic Buildings) Ross (Historic buildings, Bridge, Wool Centre) Oatlands (Lake Dulverton, Historic Buildings)Day Trips from Mum & Dads over the 3 weeks: Southport (Hastings Caves & Thermal Pool, Lunch at Southern most Hotel in Aus.) Geeveston (Air Walk) Huonville (German Model Train, Model Tudor Village) Hobart (Mt Wellington, Mt Nelson, Taste of Tas, New Years, Sydney to Hobart Yachts) Port Arthur (Blowhole, Tesselated Pavement, Ruins, Harbour Cruise) Did a bit of Fishing in Dads boat. Did all the local stuff. Caught up with relatives & friends of the family. Ate heaps of Seafood!And on the way back to Devonport over 3 days: Westerway (Russel Falls, Horseshoe Falls) Queenstown (Gravel AFL oval, Lookouts, Gormiston Hill) Strahan (Old Saw Mill, Gordon River Cruise, Seafood) Zeehan (Museum) Burnie (Lactos cheese Factory) Stanley (The Nut, Chairlift, more Seafood!!)Come to think of it we were pretty busy!!We stayed at: Forbes Adrian Motel (Good Value: Aircon!!) Launceston Penny Royal (Nice!) Bicheno Cabins & Tourist Park (V.Good: new cabins) Strahan Village (Executive Harbour View Suite: Awesome!) Burnie Chancellor Inn (Average: wouldn't reccomend) Devonport Ocean View Cabin Park (Passable: close to Spirit for early start) Melbourne Hotel Enterprise (V. nice Foyer & Reception, Crap Rooms) Dubbo Cattlemans Country (Excellent!)
