Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific - Suggestions in Tasmania??

Hobart, Strahan, Devonport, Lauceston, Port Arthur??????

Mainly posted to see IF ANYONE else has ever opened this area of FT

On our trips down under, we just never got to Tasmania http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdining_forum/frown.gif but I did dig up info from my notes:

Moorilla Vineyard: is about 8 miles from Hobart, serves Tasmanian fare, can take a boat there

Mures Upper Deck: seafood, Hobart.

Mr Wooby's: Tasmanian fare, cheap.

for a bar suggestion: Knopwood's Retreat

Can't read my own chicken scratch, but there was a tower on a nearby mountain that served decent meals, but I would bet the view is what one really goes there for, not the food.

We leave in about 3 weeks, though I would try again.

From Saveur Magazine:

Where to stay:

Calstock Guest House http://www.calstock.net

Corinda's Cottages http://www.corindascottages.com.au

Franklin Manor http://www.franklinmanor.com.au

Hatherley House http://www.hatherleyhouse.com.au

Where to Eat:

Daniel Alps at Strathlynn http://www.pbv.com.au

Stillwater in Launceston - set in a converted mill, this restuarant moves seemlessly between breakfast, oysters and 6 course tasting menu

Lebrina in Hobart - dishes from the wood oven in the courtyard shine

Hobart, Strahan, Devonport, Lauceston, Port Arthur??????

Mainly posted to see IF ANYONE else has ever opened this area of FT

Port Arthur is worth a visit - it was an early penal colony. Many of the old buildings still exist and the landscape, particularly the harbour, is very scenic.

Further up the east coast, I recommend the Freycinet Peninsula. It's a beautiful park and the walk to Wineglass bay is very worthwhile. Maria Island is supposed to be very interesting but I have not been there.

Inland, Cradle Mountain is quintessential Tasmania and the walk around Dove Lake is well marked and easy for most people.

Hobart, Strahan, Devonport, Lauceston, Port Arthur??????

Mainly posted to see IF ANYONE else has ever opened this area of FT

Wineglass Bay and Cradle Mountain are must sees. I would skip the Dove Lake walk and do the hike up to Marion's Lookout for amazing views of the summit and the surrounding area (bring a picnic lunch and eat up at the top too).

Drive up to St. Helens and the Bay of Fires too for some gorgeous long beach pictures.

I'm flying to Launceston tomorrow for a few days just to get away from this 100 degree heat in Sydney. :)

Pretty part of the world.

Am living down here, if any does want Tassie info (decent resturants etc - some of the ones listed here are slightly over rated in my NSHO), lemme know what you are looking for and I will see what I can find!

I'm flying to Launceston tomorrow for a few days just to get away from this 100 degree heat in Sydney. :)

Pretty part of the world.

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Tough life, eh Glen? ;)

Have a super time! :)

Mark