I'm planing an OZ trip in late April and will be visiting Southern Ocean Lodge (which has its own thread) and Saffire Freycinet (which does NOT have a thread here). Although I don't have any specific questions, I thought I'd start a thread on Saffire so we may exchange ideas and solicit recommendations, etc.

Anyone who has visited there, can you share some of your experiences? In specific, information about getting there (Hobart vs. Launceston airports and their respective driving time to the lodge), what to pack, which activities you found interesting, offsite activities/places to visit, or in general, whatever you wish you knew before you set out for your trip would be very useful.

So far, I'm finding air connections between Southern Ocean lodge and Saffire Freycinet very frustrating. From KI one has to take a Rex flight to ADL, then to MEL and then to either LST or HBA. The connection times in ADL are such that you either end up with a very tight window (35 minutes in my case), or having to sit around in the airport for over 3 hours.

I will report back after returning.