[TAS] East Coast Weekender

[Foss]

I know Tassie events haven't had much uptake here in the past, but theres always a chance somebody may be interested in coming along so here's the info...

This won't be a TOCAU only event, there will be members from ToyoTAS forums and also a handful of our mates. So not just Toyota drivers, but a bunch of people, bunch of cars, and a bunch of Tassie's excellent driving roads and scenic coastal towns. Its gonna be a big weekender, enjoing the sun, the sand, and the scenery of our northern, east coast, and midland roads.

Leaving from Devonport, we'll be heading to St Helens for the Friday night, enjoying the Saturday morning in St Helens, and then continuing on to Coles Bay in the afternoon for the Saturday night. Routes between destinations will allow for a good balance between enjoyable roads for drivers and reasonable travel time for those not so inclined.

Accommodation costs will vary depending on the number of people, and whether decide to sleep under canvas or Colorbond, but should cost no more than about $150 (and quite likely under $100) per person for the 2 nights, assuming we have at least half a dozen people.

Last Cruise along the Lyell hwy we managed 5 cars & 8 fellas so it would really be great this time to see some more people and a bigger variety of rides. So come along and enjoy our beautiful state, it's unique roads, beaches and have a laugh along the way with some mates!

[Foss]

We've pretty much got the routes planned, but still undecided on Saturday's route. We've narrowed down 2 options for that day, so your input on which route to take is most welcome. Way may end up just saying 'sod it' and decide on the day.

As we're based on the North West Coast, we've planned our routes from Devonport. If you're from Launceston we'll meet you somewhere there on the way, and if you're from down south, feel free to throw up your own route, or come meet us up north Friday morning and head through with us.

Rough Itinerary

Friday:

Head from Devonport mid morning, through Frankford Hwy to Beaconsfield, then down the East Tamar to Launceston. Probably stop somewhere around Launie for some lunch, then cruise along the Tasman Hwy to St Helens.

Saturday:

We haven't decided on Saturday yet, so we're putting it up for vote (or we'll just say stuffit and decide on the day). Heres the options:

Option 1 - Head from St Helens down the Tasman Hwy to Coles Bay. For a bit more fun, reckon head up St Marys Pass and then back down Elephant Pass.

or Option 2 - Head from St Helens, up through St Marys, along the Esk Hwy to Conara Jcn and down to Campbell Town. From there head along Lake Leake Rd to Coles Bay.

Sunday:

Head from Coles Bay back along Lake Leake Rd to Campbelltown, then up to Cressy, through Bracknell, to Deloraine. If we leave Coles Bay mid afternoon we should be in Deloraine early evening to stop at the Del pub for tea.

[tasbud]

i would love to buddy but not sure i could get the time off work to do all three days

[Adamsy]

Aww Foss your all over this dude haha have put it up everywhere, ive hardly done anything :S ha