Tasmania/March 2010

[Driller]

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[b]Ok everyone, here is the latest info on the Tassie Trip regarding Accommodation/Dates & Prices:

http://www.cowescaravanpark.com.au/ Contact Mark & Julie
(quote Hayabusa Club when making bookings)

Dates: 26/27/28 February 2010
Cost: Share accommodation starts at $92pp for 3 nights for a 5 berth cabin, three cabins have been allocated for the club until the end of July 2009, so book early. Linen is extra $14 for a double bed, $7 for single for the 3 days, linen availability is limited

World Superbikes entry fees will obviously vary depending on how many days you attend, Sunday race day last year was $79, pay on the day.

http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/
Depart: 1/3/2010 8.00pm Melbourne
Return Trip: 6/3/2010 9.00pm Devonport

Departure Monday - 1/3/2010

Bikes $100 Return

Ocean Recliner - $127pp
Port Hole 4 Berth - $188pp
2 " - $206pp

Internal Cabin 4 Berth - $177pp
2 Berth - $197pp
(The above prices are quoted Ship saver fares which we are unable to get on the return trip as they have been sold out)

Return Saturday - 6/3/2010

Ocean Recliner - $170pp
Port Hole 4 Berth - $251
2 " - $274

Internal Cabin 4 Berth - $236
2 " - $263

Tassie Accommodation:

http://www.thebushinn.com.au/index.html
[b]Dates: 2nd & 3rd March 2010
Cost: $35pp per night

http://www.gdaypubs.com.au/TAS/st+marys.html
Dates: 4th & 5th March 2010
Cost: $20pp per night includes breakfast

Phillip Island Ride Day - Monday 8/03/2010

Cost: $179

Accommodation: Cowes Caravan Park see above link
Dates: 7th, 8th & 9th March 2010 (3 days minimum stay)
Cost: Same as above

When we work out who's going we'll be able to find the best routes and meeting points for everyone. If your serious about coming please make sure you have booked all your accommodation and the boat by the end of July as I can't guarantee there will be any spots left on the boat etc.Any questions just pm me or ring 0437818005 thanks Mark.

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Mark
Shane
John
George
Franko
Simmo
Greeny
Woodsy
Tony& Louise

[BLACKZOOK]

I'm in.

[Madmax]

Certainly interested.

[Heidi1]

If my two favourite *cough* men are going, I'm in. Simmo, 100kms to breakfast?

I'd be interested.

[andcad]

Its been a dream of mine to do Tassie for ages, just so far away

[VCM Cycle Seats]

Its been a dream of mine to do Tassie for ages, just so far away

ive ridden tassie a few times guys i have a great cabin that i have used a few times down there an its gods country

[VNSVLE]

Very keen at this point!

[TheShredder]

Come on QLDERS who's up for it.

Even leaving from brissy you'll have to allow 2 weeks off min which may be a bit of an ask for some ( work ? screw it quit /wife )
A few days to & from Melbourne travel & the week on tassie.


This is a trip to remember but dont go into it lightly it can be very demanding metality & Physically if your not prepared.
You'll have to put in some big days in he saddle.
Road some awesome roads.
Stay in plenty of PUbs & eat there food & drink cold

use the term SIUB


Then theres the financial side
boat trip
tyres
accommodation
food
brake downs
oil change/ service
petrol but still worth every cent

my trip from brissy last time just some thing to think about
15/16 days
9200klms return. (3500 in Tassie)
47 fuel stops - 680 litres - $1028. (would be a little less on a standard bike)
$1.68/litre dearest paid. ($1.85 seen but didnâ€t need it, thank goodness!)
Biggest day on the bike - 14hrs, 1100Ks
Smallest day - 20Ks.

[BUSGO]

Come on Shane - big days in the saddle... - maybe on the way down and back.
You can loop the island on a good day.

I'd love to go but may be there the month before.

[Heidi1]

Nah, I'm with Shane on this one. You need to set out the grounds rules up front, if you intend doing some serious riding, the last thing you need is someone who didn't realise and thought it would be 3-400kms a day max with regular coffee stops and faffing about at petrol stations.

Sure you could do a lap in a day, but I suspect that's not what these boys are thinking.

P.s. What was the 20kms day Shredder?

[Gassick]

Have done Tassie 3 times in the last 5 years, twice on the bike and once in the car and it is everything that is said about it and more. If you can organise it, do it, you won't regret it.

[BUSGO]

Just joking Heidi. I did it in a wonderful 12 days but have been told 1 day is possible.

[Heidi1]

Simmo, Bruce and I discussed Tassy for our next adventure, but we weren't sure what we would do after lunch!

Shredder and the boys have a different approach from what I heard at Jindy.

.......I wonder what the record is..........

[TheShredder]

Nah, I'm with Shane on this one. You need to set out the grounds rules up front, if you intend doing some serious riding, the last thing you need is someone who didn't realise and thought it would be 3-400kms a day max with regular coffee stops and faffing about at petrol stations.

Sure you could do a lap in a day, but I suspect that's not what these boys are thinking.

P.s. What was the 20kms day Shredder?

You got that right Heidi.
20k day was our only easy day of the trip riding to & from Ph isl
from the house we stayed in.

We zig zagged all over Tassie & still didnt do all the roads.
we split up for a couple of days & the other guys went places Mark & i didnt.
We did an 850K day on tassie
I dont even know if we had 1 sit down lunch at a pub
early starts every day every stop was like a pitstop to hit the road again BUT our choise we wanted to ride as much as possible
That may not suit other i know but once there YOU could do you own thing & just enjoy it.
If your into taking pic of scenery you'll be stopping around every corner .

my ride report from late trip for those thinking about going
http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...p?tid=9448

[TheShredder]

Hey we have to work it to do this on our way down again to Mark