E90 forum Tasmania Cruise 28 Oct to 2 Nov

woosh · 08-11-2016, 04:17 AM

Tentatively in

bradsm87 · 08-11-2016, 06:38 AM

That's awesome! There are some pros and cons to the proposed routes. From a pure driving perspective, that's perfect. The vast majority of the area covered is waaaay out in the middle of nowhere (Good for driving/cops. Bad for attractions. Potentially bad for fuel availability). The east coast is hugely more populated and a lot more to do, but obviously not as good as the west purely from a driving perspective, for the same reason. Anywhere around the west/central area would be a reeeeally expensive place for anyone to break down if it required a tow. Personally, I'd go Devonport-Burnie-Queenstown-Hobart in 1 less day than proposed if possible, which would buy you another day to take your time in Hobart and/or going back up via east coast (because the highway from Hobart to Devonport is boring AF).

vtl · 08-11-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bradsm87

That's awesome! There are some pros and cons to the proposed routes. From a pure driving perspective, that's perfect. The vast majority of the area covered is waaaay out in the middle of nowhere (Good for driving/cops. Bad for attractions. Potentially bad for fuel availability). The east coast is hugely more populated and a lot more to do, but obviously not as good as the west purely from a driving perspective, for the same reason. Anywhere around the west/central area would be a reeeeally expensive place for anyone to break down if it required a tow. Personally, I'd go Devonport-Burnie-Queenstown-Hobart in 1 less day than proposed if possible, which would buy you another day to take your time in Hobart and/or going back up via east coast (because the highway from Hobart to Devonport is boring AF).

Yeah quite remote areas so thats why i'm recommending people bring along extra fuel, i'm guessing even 98 could be harder to find out there too? I'd say its a good time to proactively change out the water pump then!

Any ideas for stops along the east coast? Looks like the drive along the coast could easily fit in one day.

Socket · 08-12-2016, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by vtl

Yeah quite remote areas so thats why i'm recommending people bring along extra fuel, i'm guessing even 98 could be harder to find out there too? I'd say its a good time to proactively change out the water pump then!

Any ideas for stops along the east coast? Looks like the drive along the coast could easily fit in one day.

Yeh stop at McDonalds would be essential on any trip

CashedUpBogan · 08-13-2016, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vtl

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Originally Posted by bradsm87

That's awesome! There are some pros and cons to the proposed routes. From a pure driving perspective, that's perfect. The vast majority of the area covered is waaaay out in the middle of nowhere (Good for driving/cops. Bad for attractions. Potentially bad for fuel availability). The east coast is hugely more populated and a lot more to do, but obviously not as good as the west purely from a driving perspective, for the same reason. Anywhere around the west/central area would be a reeeeally expensive place for anyone to break down if it required a tow. Personally, I'd go Devonport-Burnie-Queenstown-Hobart in 1 less day than proposed if possible, which would buy you another day to take your time in Hobart and/or going back up via east coast (because the highway from Hobart to Devonport is boring AF).

Yeah quite remote areas so thats why i'm recommending people bring along extra fuel, i'm guessing even 98 could be harder to find out there too? I'd say its a good time to proactively change out the water pump then!

Any ideas for stops along the east coast? Looks like the drive along the coast could easily fit in one day.

finish early one night, get back to hotel and get drunk on goon

vtl · 08-19-2016, 01:28 AM

Current list:

1. Socket
2. Rubes
3. Cashy (tentative)
4. vtl
5. terminator335i
6. whoosh (tentative)

Will hopefully want to book in the ferry in the next few weeks, ferry tickets dry up very quickly nearer to the end of year.

Socket · 08-19-2016, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vtl

Current list:

1. Socket
2. Rubes
3. Cashy (tentative)
4. vtl
5. terminator335i
6. whoosh (tentative)

Will hopefully want to book in the ferry in the next few weeks, ferry tickets dry up very quickly nearer to the end of year.

Okies we will close and ask people to book their ferry tickets at the end of Aug

Last chance peeps.... this is going to be epic

DR-JEKL · 08-20-2016, 12:07 AM

Have you sussed out accommodation and rest points in Tassie yet?

My boss is going to be away during the trip, I'll see what I can do to get time off work and come

vtl · 08-21-2016, 03:16 AM

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Have you sussed out accommodation and rest points in Tassie yet?

My boss is going to be away during the trip, I'll see what I can do to get time off work and come

Still need to work out the actual places for accomodation but the route links have approximately where we will be staying. Still need to work out each stop but theres plenty to see on the routes chosen. Plenty of time to sort it out, just the ferry needs to be booked as soon as possible.

Night stops:
Friday night - Spirit of Tasmania
Saturday night - queenstown
Sunday night - Great lake
Monday night - Hobart
Tuesday Night - Spirit of Tasmania

titium · 08-21-2016, 08:53 AM

count me in!

Boganian Rubes · 08-21-2016, 07:39 PM

We just going to be driving the whole time? Or are like going to stop at say, popular tourist attractions or whatever. Fully sick tits!

vtl · 08-21-2016, 07:54 PM

Mostly driving but will be stopping at scenic spots and attractions along the way.

Opportunities for photos and stuff, might bring along some food so we can do some bbqs as well.

vtl · 08-25-2016, 07:59 PM

Alright, so we are happy with the dates and seems like we have enough interest for a trip.

We are looking to book asap, deadline will be 1st of Oct for ferry bookings. Will be organising the accommodation and stopoffs in the next couple weeks or so.

CashedUpBogan · 08-26-2016, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vtl

Alright, so we are happy with the dates and seems like we have enough interest for a trip.

We are looking to book asap, deadline will be 1st of Oct for ferry bookings. Will be organising the accommodation and stopoffs in the next couple weeks or so.

I'm in

vtl · 08-29-2016, 11:39 PM

Updated list

1. Socket (ticket booked)
2. Rubes
3. Cashy
4. vtl (ticket booked)
5. terminator335i
6. whoosh (tentative)
7. titium

Got my ticket booked!

Boganian Rubes · 08-30-2016, 02:22 AM

Someone bring monopoly or something for the trip

Socket · 08-30-2016, 04:17 AM

Better get in quick guys..... prices are creeping up and for those who want a cabin, they are almost all booked out

Boganian Rubes · 08-30-2016, 05:41 AM

charged $89 for the bmw lmao,
Can't go to our vehicles during the voyage, gonna have a wonderful sleep on the recliner outside bahaha

plazski · 08-30-2016, 05:48 AM

I spewing I'm going to miss this, I have a bucks night on 29th of October.......

Boganian Rubes · 08-30-2016, 05:56 AM

Ahh forget it plaz, lol
Do you think there'll be an issue if I say my name's title is like Captain or something?

woosh · 08-30-2016, 08:54 PM

Ok I'll request annual leave from work. Hopefully find out soon so can book it all next Monday. Will try to get a white Megane this time lol.

Boganian Rubes · 08-30-2016, 10:09 PM

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Ok I'll request annual leave from work. Hopefully find out soon so can book it all next Monday. Will try to get a white Megane this time lol.

Drive down with the other boys wooshy!

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bradsm87 Lieutenant Colonel 596 Rep 1,693 Posts Drives: F25 LCI xDrive30d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	That's awesome! There are some pros and cons to the proposed routes. From a pure driving perspective, that's perfect. The vast majority of the area covered is waaaay out in the middle of nowhere (Good for driving/cops. Bad for attractions. Potentially bad for fuel availability). The east coast is hugely more populated and a lot more to do, but obviously not as good as the west purely from a driving perspective, for the same reason. Anywhere around the west/central area would be a reeeeally expensive place for anyone to break down if it required a tow. Personally, I'd go Devonport-Burnie-Queenstown-Hobart in 1 less day than proposed if possible, which would buy you another day to take your time in Hobart and/or going back up via east coast (because the highway from Hobart to Devonport is boring AF).
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Boganian Rubes Lieutenant Coal Burner 161 Rep 1,639 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 320d e90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Australia, Melbourne iTrader: (0)	We just going to be driving the whole time? Or are like going to stop at say, popular tourist attractions or whatever. Fully sick tits!
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vtl Brigadier General 1495 Rep 3,148 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Mostly driving but will be stopping at scenic spots and attractions along the way. Opportunities for photos and stuff, might bring along some food so we can do some bbqs as well. __________________ Build Thread
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vtl Brigadier General 1495 Rep 3,148 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Alright, so we are happy with the dates and seems like we have enough interest for a trip. We are looking to book asap, deadline will be 1st of Oct for ferry bookings. Will be organising the accommodation and stopoffs in the next couple weeks or so. __________________ Build Thread
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vtl Brigadier General 1495 Rep 3,148 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Updated list 1. Socket (ticket booked) 2. Rubes 3. Cashy 4. vtl (ticket booked) 5. terminator335i 6. whoosh (tentative) 7. titium Got my ticket booked! __________________ Build Thread Last edited by vtl; 08-30-2016 at 12:14 AM..
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08-30-2016, 08:54 PM	#43
woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	Ok I'll request annual leave from work. Hopefully find out soon so can book it all next Monday. Will try to get a white Megane this time lol.
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