CHRISTMAS CACHING TRIP TO TASMANIA

[MADSTARS]

Hey guys,

We are going to head to Tasmania for Christmas on a sight seeing / caching trip.

We are still undecided if we should drive the RAV4 down (Nelson Bay) and tent it at caravan parks or we should fly in and hire a camper van.

So if anyone has tried either your suggestions and experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Question 2...

What are the must see sights and the must do caches in Tasmania....?

We want to do some awesome caches and see some amazing sights....

Who better to ask than the ultimate travellers of all.... Geocachers.

Thanks
The Madstar Family

[JABs]

Hi ya Madstars,
Larst year my daughter and made a flying visit to Hobart and stayed for only 36 hours. IMHO what a great place to visit and I kick myself that we did not have longer to explore.
The cachers that we meet where very helpful (CPigs) even provided us with a list of must see caches/places, was give a bed for the night and they even managed to put on a meet and greet event for us.
Lets hope that some of the Tassie cachers get in contact with you and don't limit yourself to just one part as we did.
Good luck and I know you will enjoy it.
JABs.

[Mr Router]

We have done it both ways and the way to go is fly and hire it does not work out to much dearer and you have your home on your back
As for must do caches most all are must do's if you have time.

[Cheesy pigs]

let us know the dates when you will be here, theres a good chance we will throw you an event, both the cheesy pigs are shift workers, so we should be able to guide you around Hobart at some stage of your stay

[Black_Swans]

Hey Madstars,

We'll be caching/traveling in Tasmania over Christmas too, maybe we'll run into you at a cache or two! We were thinking of driving over from our Adelaide/Barossa home base, but decided on a fly-n-hire option. Phew, that ferry is expensive, and all the petrol, etc.

We did decide on accommodation with beds, etc though as we'll have a bunch of muggle rellys in tow... they'll be geocachers by the end of it!

Cheers,

Black Swans

[Hoojar]

Chip and I normally get down to Tassie at least twice a year. It is our favourite place to have holidays. We're headed down in October for two weeks to raft the Franklin River

Last November we spent almost two weeks driving around the state and caching. I did all of the numbers before we left and from Wollongong it was cheaper to fly down and hire a vehicle than to drive down and go across on the boat.

[smerrall]

Looks like there'll be lots of us down there. God willing I should get there on the 30th as I've agreed to leave Sydney on the 26th for the 4th time (will I never learn) and have a little sail to Hobart.

[Big Matt and Shell]

I would suggest posting a similar note in the Tassie forums. They are a friendly bunch and a few of them may even be available for a days caching with you if you would like.

From my point of view I would suggest a trip up Mt Welligton for the views alone. Hopefully you don't have to search for a cache in the snow like I did! I can also recomend a cache on the bay called something like "The Russians are coming".

[TaylorBrats]

There's one on the way to Scottsdale that takes you upto an old lookout, which the kids and I enjoyed when we were there in Feb this year. And one right near the caravan park we were staying at, that took us to this lovely little boardwalked rainforest type area, that we would have otherwise completely missed!

We also did a library one in Devonport (which inspired our only cache to date!) One outside the Chocolate place on the way to Devonport. A few nice ones around Launie, particularly in the Gorge. Down near Huon, there was one called (something like) Return to the Village of... - Can't remember, and we didnt find it, but the miniture town was rather quaint. Down near Hastings Caves hubbie found his first cache. A bit south of Hobart the boy searched for the piratey themed one (which we WILL find next time we're down there!)...

Oh there were many, some found, some not, but all took us to great spots, and we loved every minute of it!

[gardengorilla]

Looks like there'll be lots of us down there. God willing I should get there on the 30th as I've agreed to leave Sydney on the 26th for the 4th time (will I never learn) and have a little sail to Hobart.

Hey smerrall, are you a skipper? do you need extra mates? We were thinking about doing a Christmas Tassie trip too as a family but my son and husband have taken to sailing and would be absolutely thrilled for the experience.
io_sono_affamato (my oldest son, 15) has been sailing since January and my husband (El Cacholoco) has recently completed a competent crew course. We own a redwitch and enjoy sailing the Swan so far here in Perth.
Anyway, just a thought. I think we'll fly and rent a caravan...

[tronador]

Looks like there'll be lots of us down there. God willing I should get there on the 30th as I've agreed to leave Sydney on the 26th for the 4th time (will I never learn) and have a little sail to Hobart.

Hey smerrall, are you a skipper? do you need extra mates? We were thinking about doing a Christmas Tassie trip too as a family but my son and husband have taken to sailing and would be absolutely thrilled for the experience.
io_sono_affamato (my oldest son, 15) has been sailing since January and my husband (El Cacholoco) has recently completed a competent crew course. We own a redwitch and enjoy sailing the Swan so far here in Perth.
Anyway, just a thought. I think we'll fly and rent a caravan...

I have a feeling he's talking about the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race.

[gardengorilla]

Looks like there'll be lots of us down there. God willing I should get there on the 30th as I've agreed to leave Sydney on the 26th for the 4th time (will I never learn) and have a little sail to Hobart.

Hey smerrall, are you a skipper? do you need extra mates? We were thinking about doing a Christmas Tassie trip too as a family but my son and husband have taken to sailing and would be absolutely thrilled for the experience.
io_sono_affamato (my oldest son, 15) has been sailing since January and my husband (El Cacholoco) has recently completed a competent crew course. We own a redwitch and enjoy sailing the Swan so far here in Perth.
Anyway, just a thought. I think we'll fly and rent a caravan...

I have a feeling he's talking about the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race.

Yup, I know still interested

[DnA!]

Take a look here: http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopi ... 5&start=30
I have published a list of all caches that received a vote for "Cache of the Year 2008".

[backPAQer]

last time we were in Tassie for xmas, renting a car was almost impossible (so get in early)...we found the absolute last vehicle in Hobart which was way up the river...but it was an 18-seater minibus...twas an awesome find!!! We just picked up hitchhikers everywhere and had a party on wheels...

...now imagine geocaching that way!

If someone wants to commit to a day...I'd be very tempted to spend a day or two cruising the caches.

My favoured approach would be fly to Dev or Laun...get vehicle, go nuts heading south...drop vehicle in Hobart and fly out...within 24 to 48 hours. Assault mode.