April 2012 Hobart Tour

[Bedford-29]

Sorry I can`t be there but remember take your fishing rod on the boat trip as metro_tas will be providing the Berle .

[Tas Bus Nut]

He's a bloody big pussie. Remember, we haven't got him ON the boat yet

[stevegj52]

He's a bloody big pussie. Remember, we haven't got him ON the boat yet

Paint it white with a yellow front and asure him its a Metro Bus Last time I travelled on that ferry was back when the bridge went down and I think it been repowered with a cat motor round about then

[skystar320]

so he hates planes & Boats and lives in Tasmania.... eeeek!

[stevegj52]

so he hates planes & Boats and lives in Tasmania.... eeeek!

Unless he walks on water

[system improver]

... It's forecast for rain EVERY day in Tassie, unless it's sunny

You're right Neil. The default setting in all those long range forecasts for Hobart is "rain", which seems a bit harsh. I'm hoping for a nice autumn weekend, with a bit of rain perhaps at night.

[royaltiger]

Remember we're the third DRIEST capital in Australia. And every forecast of rain for the past week or so has come up empty. Here is to a wonderful, sunny but cool, perfect Autumn weekend.

[leyland clippers]

A senior forecaster at the BOM says the seven-day forecast should be taken with a grain of salt.

[Stormmm]

To attend or not to attend .. that is the question ..

[leyland clippers]

To attend or not to attend .. that is the question ..

I think you should

[yoda]

I don't think

[yoda]

And for those down the days before or after this years tour, I will be roaming the streets in one of these....

[stevegj52]

You can bet on that Yoda, most likely the Monday after the tour, what duty have you got that day?

[yoda]

Unless it has changed since last time, it's an all stops into town, school run, Brighton and back for the first half, then 3 X1's in the arvo

[system improver]

Hobart area weather forecast

Saturday 14 April
Summary Min 12 Max 25 Sunny.
Sunny. Winds northwesterly and light, increasing to 20 to 25 km/h during the day.

Sunday 15 April
Summary Min 11 Max 20 Partly cloudy.
Partly cloudy. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km

Sounds good!

[Tas Bus Nut]

Who says QLD is great one day and perfect the next. They are talking about TASSIE

[skystar320]

if the weather is anything like Victoria at the moment it will be a lucky hat draw, and subject to change by the hour... lol

[Mr Enthused]

I am definitely enthused about this upcoming tour and will be there.

[yoda]

An excellent day 1 all done - nice TV piece on the display, with all vehicles on display making an appearance!

[alleycat]

Where in Launceston can we see the Clippers my father in law used to drive one for Pioneer Tours

[yoda]

Where in Launceston can we see the Clippers my father in law used to drive one for Pioneer Tours

For those that missed the ABC broadcast, the itinerary is as follows (times not available unfortunately)
Monday 9th April:
FREE day on West Coast. Railway one option O/N Strahan

Tuesday 10th April:
FREE day on West Coast. Gordon River Cruise one option. O/N Strahan

Wednesday 11th April:
Strahan > HOBART. Stops enroute. Estimate arrival Hobart (only estimate) approx. 5.30-7pm

Thursday 12th April:
FREE day Hobart area.

Friday 13th April:
Day trip to Huon Valley (with Clippers)

Saturday 14th April:
SHOW & SHINE DISPLAY (Morrison St Hobart 0930-1330)
1330-1400 Head to Port Arthur

Sunday 15th April:
FREE day - Tasman Penninsula sights

Monday 16th April:
Port Arthur > St Helens via Richmond, Swansea, Bicheno

Tuesday 17th April:
FREE day

Wednesday 18th April:
St Helens > Longford via Weldborough Pass, Scottsdale, Launceston

Thursday 19th April:
FREE day to visit Lonnie, Westbury, Deloraine

Friday 20th April:
FREE day to visit Beaconsfield, Beauty Point

Saturday 21st April:
DAY TRIP (with Clippers) to Ross, Campbell Town (maybe Oatlands)

Sunday 22nd April:
Longford > SPIRIT of TASMANIA