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2/3 weeks in Western Australia and/or Tasmania
Hi everyone!
I will go to Australia soon before Christmas for 3 or 4 weeks. I visited already NT, a part of QL, Sydney and now would like to visit the WA and/or Tasmania. I will spend Christmas in Melbourne and new year's eve in Sydney, I could visit Tasmania between them, maybe fly from Sydney to WA and then leave to Europe from Perth. What about WA? Maybe it is not a good period to visit the north (Kymberley). Basically I would stay 5-6 gg in Melbourne (relatives there), 2-3 in Sydney, let's say 4 for the travel from and to Europe, so I have 15/20 days to split between TAS and WA. As I'm travelling by myself, I think I ll go for a bus tour like this. http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tasmania-tours -How many days? -and about WA, better from Broome to Perth or to Darwin? http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tours-from-broome -or better to stay on the south? http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tours-from-perth which one do you suggest to me? Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks |
2/3 weeks in Western Australia and/or Tasmania
At that time of year, you want to stay in the southern parts of Australia.
So, I would stick with Tasmania and southern WA (no shortage of things to see and do at either one of them). While the more northern parts of WA are also well worth seeing, it's just not a good time of year, especially for a European visitor. Save them for another trip during our cooler months. Kerry |
2/3 weeks in Western Australia and/or Tasmania
On Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:28:25 -0700 (PDT), max11
wrote: Hi everyone! I will go to Australia soon before Christmas for 3 or 4 weeks. I visited already NT, a part of QL, Sydney and now would like to visit the WA and/or Tasmania. I will spend Christmas in Melbourne and new year's eve in Sydney, I could visit Tasmania between them, maybe fly from Sydney to WA and then leave to Europe from Perth. What about WA? Maybe it is not a good period to visit the north (Kymberley). Basically I would stay 5-6 gg in Melbourne (relatives there), 2-3 in Sydney, let's say 4 for the travel from and to Europe, so I have 15/20 days to split between TAS and WA. As I'm travelling by myself, I think I ll go for a bus tour like this. http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tasmania-tours -How many days? -and about WA, better from Broome to Perth or to Darwin? http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tours-from-broome -or better to stay on the south? http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tours-from-perth which one do you suggest to me? Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks No question for me either Tassie, Tassie, Tassie. The weather will be great and the only problem is what not to do. I would definitely see Hobart and Port Arthur but then with limited time itis up to you either Freycinet and wine glass bay or Cradle mountain. You will love it (but while in Vic. check out Tower Hill out the Great Ocean Road, really great wlidlife and a fascinating place.) Joseph Coulter Joseph Coulter Cruises and Vacations www.josephcoulter.com |
2/3 weeks in Western Australia and/or Tasmania
Thanks a lot guys for the suggestions
So I will avoid the Kymberley, and trying to do both WA and TAS. maybe a good compromise is 5/6/7 days in Tasmania and about 10 in WA. I like the option to hire a car myself (as I did in the past) but in that way I risk to waste time and not to see all I can see. (I did one of it 2 years ago and I enjoyed a lot) To help me to reduce my researches, as I do not know all those towns (I tried myself but got confused!) I would be very grateful if _you would pick up and choose for me specific tours_ (depending on the places that are a must or worth a visit) that you would do. http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tasmania-tours http://www.underdownunder.com.au/ and WA http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tours-from-perth maybe I have to do 2 of them (example: 7+3 days)? -how to go to Tasmania? Flying from Melbourne to Hobarth? Thanks also for the suggestions about Victoria, as I will stay a week in Melbourne probably I will visit something else, after GOR, Yarra Valley and Phillip Island that I visited already. Thanks |
2/3 weeks in Western Australia and/or Tasmania
On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:09:50 -0700 (PDT), max11
wrote: Thanks a lot guys for the suggestions So I will avoid the Kymberley, and trying to do both WA and TAS. maybe a good compromise is 5/6/7 days in Tasmania and about 10 in WA. I like the option to hire a car myself (as I did in the past) but in that way I risk to waste time and not to see all I can see. (I did one of it 2 years ago and I enjoyed a lot) To help me to reduce my researches, as I do not know all those towns (I tried myself but got confused!) I would be very grateful if _you would pick up and choose for me specific tours_ (depending on the places that are a must or worth a visit) that you would do. http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tasmania-tours http://www.underdownunder.com.au/ and WA http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tours-from-perth maybe I have to do 2 of them (example: 7+3 days)? -how to go to Tasmania? Flying from Melbourne to Hobarth? Thanks also for the suggestions about Victoria, as I will stay a week in Melbourne probably I will visit something else, after GOR, Yarra Valley and Phillip Island that I visited already. Thanks You have two choices, fly or ferry (Melbourne to Devenport) Fly to Devonport, Launceston or Hoart.. Your tours look interesting. About twice the pace that I would reccomend, but you will see some of Tassie on the way. |
2/3 weeks in Western Australia and/or Tasmania
On 27 Giu, 14:05, Joseph Coulter wrote:
On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:09:50 -0700 (PDT), max11 wrote: Thanks a lot guys for the suggestions So I will avoid the Kymberley, and trying to do both WA and TAS. maybe a good compromise is 5/6/7 days in Tasmania and about 10 in WA. I like the option to hire a car myself (as I did in the past) but in that way I risk to waste time and not to see all I can see. (I did one of it 2 years ago and I enjoyed a lot) To help me to reduce my researches, as I do not know all those towns (I tried myself but got confused!) I would be very grateful if _you would pick up and choose for me specific tours_ (depending on the places that are a must or worth a visit) that you would do. http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tasmania-tours http://www.underdownunder.com.au/ and WA http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tours-from-perth maybe I have to do 2 of them (example: 7+3 days)? -how to go to Tasmania? Flying from Melbourne to Hobarth? Thanks also for the suggestions about Victoria, as I will stay a week in Melbourne probably I will visit something else, after GOR, Yarra Valley and Phillip Island that I visited already. Thanks Your tours look interesting. About twice the pace that I would reccomend, but you will see some of Tassie on the way. :-) What else besides Hobarth and Port Arthur? Could you pick up one of the tours? If you know any better one, I could do it! Cheers |
2/3 weeks in Western Australia and/or Tasmania
max11 wrote: On 27 Giu, 14:05, Joseph Coulter wrote: On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:09:50 -0700 (PDT), max11 wrote: Thanks a lot guys for the suggestions So I will avoid the Kymberley, and trying to do both WA and TAS. maybe a good compromise is 5/6/7 days in Tasmania and about 10 in WA. I like the option to hire a car myself (as I did in the past) but in that way I risk to waste time and not to see all I can see. (I did one of it 2 years ago and I enjoyed a lot) To help me to reduce my researches, as I do not know all those towns (I tried myself but got confused!) I would be very grateful if _you would pick up and choose for me specific tours_ (depending on the places that are a must or worth a visit) that you would do. http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tasmania-tours http://www.underdownunder.com.au/ and WA http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tours-from-perth maybe I have to do 2 of them (example: 7+3 days)? -how to go to Tasmania? Flying from Melbourne to Hobarth? Thanks also for the suggestions about Victoria, as I will stay a week in Melbourne probably I will visit something else, after GOR, Yarra Valley and Phillip Island that I visited already. Thanks Your tours look interesting. About twice the pace that I would reccomend, but you will see some of Tassie on the way. :-) What else besides Hobarth and Port Arthur? Could you pick up one of the tours? If you know any better one, I could do it! Cheers Have a look at http://www.tasmaniatravel.com.au/ for things to do but for starters The wilderness railway that runs between Strahan and Queenstown Cradle Mountain The Dismal Swamp (yes that's its name) The various cruises and adventure tours Boags or the Cascade Brewery Salamanca Market (a must) The Freycinet Peninsula Maria Island (little visited but worth it) Stanley The North East coast (Bicheno, the Bay of fires etc.) and many more |
2/3 weeks in Western Australia and/or Tasmania
"max11" wrote in message ... Hi everyone! I will go to Australia soon before Christmas for 3 or 4 weeks. I visited already NT, a part of QL, Sydney and now would like to visit the WA and/or Tasmania. I will spend Christmas in Melbourne and new year's eve in Sydney, I could visit Tasmania between them, maybe fly from Sydney to WA and then leave to Europe from Perth. What about WA? Maybe it is not a good period to visit the north (Kymberley). Basically I would stay 5-6 gg in Melbourne (relatives there), 2-3 in Sydney, let's say 4 for the travel from and to Europe, so I have 15/20 days to split between TAS and WA. As I'm travelling by myself, I think I ll go for a bus tour like this. http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tasmania-tours -How many days? -and about WA, better from Broome to Perth or to Darwin? http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tours-from-broome -or better to stay on the south? http://www.adventuretours.com.au/tours-from-perth which one do you suggest to me? Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks Seeing as you will be in Australia during December I suggest that the northern half of Western Australia will be too hot and/or too wet. You could do worse than hiring a car in Perth and spending your time driving through the south western parts of the state. Places like Busselton, Margaret River, Augusta, Pemberton, Walpole, Albany and Esperance come to mind. I suggest you do some homework at the official tourism site for WA http://www.westernaustralia.com/au/P...Australia.aspx Then if you have further questions ask them here. I have lived in WA for over 50 years and can ramble on for hours but really need to know more specific questions to answer. Have fun planning. Gerrit - Albany |
2/3 weeks in Western Australia and/or Tasmania
Gerrit wrote:
Seeing as you will be in Australia during December I suggest that the northern half of Western Australia will be too hot and/or too wet. You could do worse than hiring a car in Perth and spending your time driving through the south western parts of the state. Places like Busselton, Margaret River, Augusta, Pemberton, Walpole, Albany and Esperance come to mind. Gerrit's advice is absolutely on target. I spent a day and a half in Esperance in December of 2007. The view of the Southern Ocean is awesome. One day I will return to OZ with my wife and Esperance is absolutely on my itinerary. I stayed at the Captain Huon Motel and I would recommend it to anyone. I also drove across the Nullarbor. If you like the adventure of driving for hours in the middle of nowhere, you will like the Nullarbor. ;) I suggest you do some homework at the official tourism site for WA http://www.westernaustralia.com/au/P...Australia.aspx Then if you have further questions ask them here. I have lived in WA for over 50 years and can ramble on for hours but really need to know more specific questions to answer. Have fun planning. Gerrit - Albany When I come again to OZ, I'll stop in Albany to have a few pints with you. Dick |
2/3 weeks in Western Australia and/or Tasmania
"Dick Adams" wrote in message ... Gerrit wrote: Seeing as you will be in Australia during December I suggest that the northern half of Western Australia will be too hot and/or too wet. You could do worse than hiring a car in Perth and spending your time driving through the south western parts of the state. Places like Busselton, Margaret River, Augusta, Pemberton, Walpole, Albany and Esperance come to mind. Gerrit's advice is absolutely on target. I spent a day and a half in Esperance in December of 2007. The view of the Southern Ocean is awesome. One day I will return to OZ with my wife and Esperance is absolutely on my itinerary. I stayed at the Captain Huon Motel and I would recommend it to anyone. I also drove across the Nullarbor. If you like the adventure of driving for hours in the middle of nowhere, you will like the Nullarbor. ;) I suggest you do some homework at the official tourism site for WA http://www.westernaustralia.com/au/P...Australia.aspx Then if you have further questions ask them here. I have lived in WA for over 50 years and can ramble on for hours but really need to know more specific questions to answer. Have fun planning. Gerrit - Albany When I come again to OZ, I'll stop in Albany to have a few pints with you. Dick You're going to have to make that wine as I don't drink beer. :-) |
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