Turismo 2010

[techno]

I'm still in given its my home event.

On the spirit defn get a cabin. I got plenty of sleep both times  I went and you won't regret the extra cash it costs.

Heather, Daves place is a bit out of town. Not sure how much a cab fare would be but it might pay to get somewhere in the city that night.

I've booked Launc but not Devonport or St Helens. Must do it soon as its likely to fill up.

[G]

+ 1 on the Spirit Cabins.
I'll be staying on for a bit after Turismo in Hobart then catching up with the Scumbags for a few more days around Tassie. 

[heatherp]

Ferry booked for Sat 6/2 

Techno - aren't we lobbing in with you in Hobart? ? ?  just joking.

G - what/where are you going/doing after Turismo. Is that the people you went to Tassie with before?  Room for any more?  I'm leaving on the Monday night ferry.

[G]

G - what/where are you going/doing after Turismo. Is that the people you went to Tassie with before?  Room for any more?  I'm leaving on the Monday night ferry.

The plan is to spend time with my GF for St V's day and then catch up with the group up North or out on the East coast.
I'll be heading back two Fridays after Turismo. The booking is done, but if someone drops out I can let you know.

[bazz20]

Ferry booked for Sat 6/2 

Techno - aren't we lobbing in with you in Hobart? ? ?  just joking.

G - what/where are you going/doing after Turismo. Is that the people you went to Tassie with before?  Room for any more?  I'm leaving on the Monday night ferry.

your more than welcome too base here heather and exsplore

[heatherp]

Very many thanks G and Bazz for the offers. 

This is my third Tassie visit and I haven't yet seen anything to the south of Hobart down Cygnet way so that's where I want to be heading. So looks like I'm on my own unless anyone else's plans sound like mine?

[Betty]

This is my third Tassie visit and I haven't yet seen anything to the south of Hobart down Cygnet way so that's where I want to be heading. So looks like I'm on my own unless anyone else's plans sound like mine?

Heather we still need to formulate our plans, we have a few days to spare to take in the 'must sees' of Tassie as it will be our first time (for some reason map of Tassie and virgin just sprung to mind, maybe she has had an influence on me after all these years). If it has taken you three trips to head south perhaps that is not the 'must see' area  

If anybody has any ideas of the things to see and do in Tassie, please let me know.

Thanks

[bazz20]

dont blink 

[heatherp]

The first time I went was with little notice over a Xmas break so not much planning.  Spent 3 weeks there.  2 weeks on the bike did 2.5 laps and one week volunteer greenie work.
Second time with an extremely disorganised group of people and went more or less the same places I had already been.

You don't need a lot of time to go round at least once.  It all depends on what you like doing.  I did the Gordon River cruise in Strahn.  Climbed the Nut in Stanley and spotted platypus au natural, walked around Dove lake at Cradle mountain, made paper in Devonport, patted Tassie devils and cuddled a baby wombat at Mole Creek, saw seahorses, platypus and echidnas in Beauty Point.  Went hiking in Cataract Gorge in Launceston, went swimming in Wineglass bay, had a snowball fight at the top of Mt Wellington, got hypothermia riding up over Derwent River, got dizzy riding the road into Queenstown and ate far too much good food.  I wouldn't recommed the slide ride down into Dismal Swamp - it kills your back.

So the little corner down south of Hobart is the only bit I've missed out so far so that's where I'm going.  It may only take me a day or two so then I'll probably head over the west coast cos I like it over there. But it's all good.  Only one road to avoid and that's the main hwy right up the middle from Hobart to Devonport I think.  Only bloody straight road in Tassie.

[Yellow Meanie]

You'd better book that hotel in Hobart Heather. It's no longer looking good for me

I was trying to organise with my opposite for the time off, but he's doing a relieving trip on another ship at the moment. If I ask him to swap now, it will mean he will be at sea for about 3 months. He wouldn't mind so much, but I reckon his "Mrs" will have other ideas.

It really sucks when I miss out on cool stuff like this 
Then again, I love the fact I only work 6 months of the year 
And there's still a chance I could make it anyway...


As far as "Must See's" in the South go. I'm still a tourist myself!
I have been to Hastings Caves, near Dover. They are worth a look, quite cheap and really interesting. Take a jumper, even in Summer it will be really cold in the cave.

Techno knows all the good roads down that way, I'm sure he'll take you for a spin

[heatherp]

Sorry to hear that Dave 

Have booked a hotel in Hobart now.  Hopefully we can still catch up for a ride sometime round then anyway.  [moto]


What's the ride out to Strathgordon like?  I've heard different stories about road surface but I might just do it for the scenery anyway.

[bazz20]

Sorry to hear that Dave 

Have booked a hotel in Hobart now.  Hopefully we can still catch up for a ride sometime round then anyway.  [moto]


What's the ride out to Strathgordon like?  I've heard different stories about road surface but I might just do it for the scenery anyway.

the roads about the same or even better than most 

[techno]

Techno knows all the good roads down that way, I'm sure he'll take you for a spin

Yeah I know a few. Pretty much all day rides too.

Sorry to hear you won't be making it Dave. You can always do your own Turismo on your days off.

Heather, I would be up for a few rides on the weekend after Turismo. I reckon I'll be back at work on the Monday though.

Strathgordon is a pretty good ride but defn only done in summer. Its basically a road into a dam and then back out the same way. Can get a bit tough to spot the gravel due to the lighter colour of the road. Fuel up at Maydena. If they are still selling fuel at Strathgordon it will be bloody expensive.

I'm starting to get exicted about this one. Also looks like the better half will be pillion this time around. Pretty brave to take on the pillion seat of the monster for days on end. If it gets too uncomfortable she can always pike and travel with a friends wife who is taking the car.

[heatherp]

Sounds good.  My itinerary is shaping up!   [moto]

[Betty]

Well this one had almost slipped off the front page, so I thought I would resurrect it with some questions about luggage.

We are going to be on the road for just over 2 weeks all up and have never done any more than an overnighter on the bikes ... so what advice do you guys have for us?

From the outset I will say that the Ventura rack will no longer fit on my bike ... well at least not without removing the tail, exhausts and rear suspension. I'd say also that saddle bags would be out for similar reasons. So any other suggestions? Tank bags (plastic tank), tail bags, backpacks?

I have been looking at the Kriega stuff (http://www.kriega.com.au/) but I don't know how much I will need for two weeks on the road. Admittedly I will make Jukie carry most things anyway but its only fair that I at least look at the options.

So anything to offer? Things to do, things to avoid, how to pack and what to pack ... let me have it!