TAS Anzac Weekend Cruise 2016 22/04/16-26/04/16

[Rab]

TAS Anzac Weekend Cruise 2016 22/04/16-26/04/16

This thread is a work in progress at the moment – better to get it up to give as much notice/time for those interested to plan towards. Suggestions and local knowledge would be greatly appreciated. Pictures, links, maps and more details to come.

Well guys, on the 2015 Snowy Cruise there was a fair bit of interest shown in us running a cruise in Tasmania – those who have been round the apple isle are itching to get back; those who haven’t owe it to themselves to do it at least once.

The Anzac weekend is proposed as it gives as many interstaters the chance to need to take as little time off work/responsibilities as possible, while still giving us at least the minimum time required to see (at least) a respectable amount of what Tasmania has to offer – it does, honestly have the best roads in the world (weather permitting). Melbourne and Tasmania based attendees may need no time off. Other states may need a day at each end.

This cruise also tries to fit in some “Touristy Stuff” as well (Port Arthur, Cascade Brewery) – if consensus is that that time would be better spent using our rubber instead of our eyes/wallets then it is definitely subject to change.

Updates will be posted in this first post and the itinerary may change over time as necessary - so please check back regularly on this first post

DATES: 

Friday Evening 22^nd April (Melbourne Depart)/Sat 23^rd Morning Devonport

Monday 25^th Evening (Devonport)/Tuesday Morning 26^th April (Melbourne Arrive)

It will be possible to join/leave the group at any time if your travel/work commitments demand different nights travel on the boat. Extending the time way to see more of the island is also possible/recommended.

DESCRIPTION:

This 3-day extended weekend (not including the travel nights) cruise takes a clockwise driving tour of Tasmania

Day 1 Sat (off the boat) will be (tentatively) from Devonport – Launceston, Scottsdale, St Helens, then down the east coast (possible detour to Freycinet – time/weather/reality permitting) to Eaglehawk Neck for the night.

Day 2 Sun is “tourist day” (subject to better offers or popular dissent). Eaglehawk to Port Arthur, then back to Hobart via Cascade Brewery, dinner at Mures.   

Day 3 – Mon – Dawn service in Hobart for Anzac Day (for those up in time) then onto Queenstown, Strahan and towards the boat up the west coast (my favorite part of the cruise).

DURATION: 

Friday 22/04/2016 night till Tuesday 26/04/2016 morning in Melbourne.

Saturday 23/04/2016 morning till Monday 25/04/2016 evening in Tassie.

MEET:

TBA – Probably BP on Beach Road in St Kilda Friday evening before heading to the boat.

ACCOMODATION:

Spirit of Tasmania Roughly $400 return with car plus bed choice (<$50each per trip for random 4 berth cabins). Specials/deals available for groups of 2 or more booking together)

Sat Night - Eaglehawk Neck - variety of rooms/prices available, but get booking in ASAP. (Note - changed link for a cabin down the road)

Other nights to be advised once I get a feel for numbers

FUEL:
TBA

RULES:
1. Obey all laws whilst on the cruise; this means no speeding, no overtaking over double lines (no matter how safe you think it may be), etc...

2. There is a designated lead car who will lead the way and set the correct pace for all cruise members.

3. Use the Buddy system - always make sure you can see the car in front and behind you. This will give people behind you an indication on where to turn to make sure nobody gets lost.

4. CB Radios - if you don't have one, follow the maps and directions given out. It is highly recommended to have CB as it enhances the enjoyment of the cruise being able to hear about road hazards and join in on the general *cough* banter *cough*

5. Please turn up to the meeting points with a sufficient fuel in your tank and enough time before the departure time.

6. Onus is on the owner/driver to ensure their vehicle is safe to drive on public roads and meets State road traffic authority compliance laws.

7. Please ensure you have a contingency plan if you have a breakdown or unnecessarily delayed. e.g. Roadside Assistance or a mate in another car who is willing to stay with you/drive you home if necessary.

8. By attending this cruise you agree not to hold FordXR6Turbo.com, it's Administrators, Moderators, Cruise Controllers, or Owner responsible / liable for any damage and / or grief sustained (simply; you are responsible for your own actions).


EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

 

CRUISE LIST:
Rab & son

 

 

MAYBE:

MattyP

demon1300

Rob94

.Stripes.

 

So post up below if you're coming or would like to come - it's a good way to meet your fellow FordXR6Turbo.com enthusiasts and enjoy the rush of rumbling through in a line of XRs 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, please ensure you have a contingency plan if you have a breakdown - like a mate who is willing to stay with you and/or give you lift home if necessary and/or RACV Roadside Assistance. And it might be a good thing not to have anything important to do on Monday just in case you need that extra day to get home for some reason.
 

 

 

Edited 17/03/16 02:36 AM by Rab

[k31th]

sooooooooooooooo keen... no progress on my car yet, though

[MattyP]

Maybe list!

Ive always wanted to do this

[demon1300]

Am keen rab, just need to check availability.

[Rab]

Excellent guys - I'll check with the boat on Monday as to any chance of tickets/beds running out (long weekend etc) and see how soon you'd need to book.

[Rab]

20 hours ago, k31th said:

sooooooooooooooo keen... no progress on my car yet, though

Hasn't stopped you before

That said - couple of months should be enough time for you to pull your finger out

[EvilDaifu]

Hi Rab,
Like the route you are proposing - guess that comes off the back of your many motor bike trips there in the past.  Demon and Matty you'd be in good hands on this cruise.  Keith - am sure you'd be able to shotgun with someone if your car not ready in time 

Sorry  - I'm out for now though.   I've got 2 O/S trips coming up pretty much either side of the proposed cruise and Misses has other plans for ANZAC Day long weekend for us.

Thanks for taking the initiative to get this going   

[Rab]

Cheers Evil,

Hopefully the long weekend gives a few the chance to come along and doesn't clog the roads with too many tourists.

Me and Aidan are booked on the Spirit, so we're definite regardless.

Will have to get a feel for the route as we go - am a little sceptical of the times the links give, but they're probably true.

[rob94]

By then the ute should defiantly be back on the road I would be more than happy to meet up with you guys when you get to the south end of the state and show you some of the awesome hidden and secret roads we have  

[.Stripes.]

Interesting. I've been wanting to see Tassy for a while, and have credits with Qantas from Melbourne flights I cancelled...