Ten Days in Tasmania

[yflyer]

We 'cheated', in case that wasn't too clear - you can find plenty of live echidnas at Platypus House in Beauty Point, a paid tourist attraction which I felt was well worth the money. Didn't see any in the wild, so, good spotting!! Cute little critters. Managed to touch one...

Yes, really adorable looking, although I wouldn't want to touch one myself

[Kyo]

We 'cheated', in case that wasn't too clear - you can find plenty of live echidnas at Platypus House in Beauty Point, a paid tourist attraction which I felt was well worth the money. Didn't see any in the wild, so, good spotting!! Cute little critters. Managed to touch one...

[yflyer]

It's actually near Beauty Point, up North

Quite a serene spot, actually, and near lots of wine, with a chance to see some echidnas!

All we ever wanted to do while driving around the National Parks in Tasmania was to spot an echidna...these hedgehog-like creatures have an endearingly clumsy and slow walk.

We spotted only one on this trip, near Freycinet National Park...we stopped the vehicle and the kids tumbled out, camera in hand, to snap pictures...

This was the best shot that my older girl took of an echidna...from about 2 meters away, before it ambled back into the vegetation...

[yflyer]

Another great and detailed TR, yflyer. Credit to you for taking the time and effort doing these.

Thanks, MAN Flyer! Spent a long time reading the TR's here as a lurker before deciding to try writing a brief TR (The trigger being my first ride on a 787, which at that point was still quite a novelty)...Nowadays, when I write these things, the challenge I have is deciding which details to leave out !

A few years back I was going to Launy two or three times a year as we were doing a fair bit of business there. Sadly I used to just fly in and out from MEL and never saw much of the place, which is a shame. I once went there for three hours for a meeting.

These short turnarounds are no fun at all, especially to a pleasant place like Launceston. Three hours must have been a record, even for you!

A few our our Engineers have spent a good deal of time in Hobart and loved it.

I envy anyone who is required to travel to Hobart for work or business. On work trips, the business at hand is always the priority, but it makes so much difference when you are in a city/country where there is a lot to do after hours as well...

[Kyo]

It's actually near Beauty Point, up North

Quite a serene spot, actually, and near lots of wine, with a chance to see some echidnas!

[MAN Flyer]

Another great and detailed TR, yflyer. Credit to you for taking the time and effort doing these.

A few years back I was going to Launy two or three times a year as we were doing a fair bit of business there. Sadly I used to just fly in and out from MEL and never saw much of the place, which is a shame. I once went there for three hours for a meeting.

A few our our Engineers have spent a good deal of time in Hobart and loved it.

Thanks for this! Studied in LST for 5 years and it has been 10 years since I've been back. Good memories... At LST airport, we had to collect our checked-in luggage from a trailer... Not sure if it's still the same?

No, as yflyer says they have a belt now.

Welcome to Launy.... home of the world famous Australian Maritime College.

Why is that place in 'in land' Launy rather than in 'port city' Hobart ?.

[yflyer]

Truly enjoyable TR. Love the food porn

It's always been at the back of my mind to visit Tasmania. Never find the time

Living the holiday through your TR is a good alternative! :big grin:

Boeing 717 is something I must fly too

Not many rear engined planes around nowadays!

Thanks, 9V-SIA! Food was a major highlight on this vacation!

Yes, really enjoyed flying on the 717 -- not many opportunities to do so...

[9V-SIA]

Truly enjoyable TR. Love the food porn

It's always been at the back of my mind to visit Tasmania. Never find the time

Living the holiday through your TR is a good alternative! :big grin:

Boeing 717 is something I must fly too

Not many rear engined planes around nowadays!

[yflyer]

Awesome photos and a most enjoyable TR, yflyer!

Looking at your pics, Mrs yflyer must be an awesome chef too.

After reading your TR, I dug up pics of my old trips to Tas but they looked pathetic....hahahaha....

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, KC*! Glad you enjoyed reading it!

Yes, Mrs yflyer is quite an amazing cook...she does both local/Chinese and Western dishes, and has recently been dabbling in Japanese and Korean cuisine too...and after recent trips to China, she now keeps a stash of Sichuan ma la peppers (I.e. Flower peppers) in the kitchen to liven up all kinds of dishes...

[KC*]

Awesome photos and a most enjoyable TR, yflyer!

Looking at your pics, Mrs yflyer must be an awesome chef too.

After reading your TR, I dug up pics of my old trips to Tas but they looked pathetic....hahahaha....

Thanks for sharing.

[yflyer]

Wow, the new seats on QF's 717 are really stylish. Totally love it.

Is it nice to sit on as well as it is looking good?

Yes, very comfortable to sit on! Exceeded my expectations...

[yflyer]

Nice trip report! Makes to wanna go Tasmania some day as well.

Agree that Qantas provides very friendly and warm service, but in a casual sort of way, unlike the Asian carriers that most of us are used to. Through my past experiences with them, only on Qantas will you get addressed as "Honey" or "Darling"!!

Thanks, ycp81! Yes, Tasmania makes for a great holiday destination, either on its own, or combined with a visit to either Melbourne or Sydney.

Yes, agree that Qantas cabin service is friendly and sometimes informal, usually in a good way. I'm a fairly informal traveller myself, and this style of in-flight service suits me very well.

[SQueeze]

Wow, the new seats on QF's 717 are really stylish. Totally love it.

Is it nice to sit on as well as it is looking good?

[ycp81]

Nice trip report! Makes to wanna go Tasmania some day as well.

Agree that Qantas provides very friendly and warm service, but in a casual sort of way, unlike the Asian carriers that most of us are used to. Through my past experiences with them, only on Qantas will you get addressed as "Honey" or "Darling"!!

[yflyer]

great TR as usualyflyer. Despite to & fro-ing Australia for the past 3 - 4 yrs, I have yet to set foot on Tazzie, but yr TR does make me want to head south. I was on the same QF SIN-SYD and can attest that the A330 J seat is nothing to shout abt - seats are rather dated by now and except for a set of PJs and an amenity kit, is no competition for SQ

Thanks, jammed! This was my first time to Tasmania..and I really enjoyed it. I was starting to get used to the lack of crowds, the open spaces, the fresh, clean air.

I'm looking forward to the new QF A330 J and Y products, which I believe they will be introducing some time in 2015. SQ will have some breathing space until that time, then the competition on this route will really heat up!