Thanks Martha. I am leery of driving there but we will see
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> On 12/1/07 9:51 AM, in article Oah4j.81523$cD.74371@pd7urf2no, "Cactus"
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>> Hi folks I am a Canadian going to Australia next year at this time.
>> One thing I want to do is see Tasmania.
>> I think I will allot about a week. I am not sure whether to rent a car or
>> go
>> on a budget tour. I am not able to do the hiking thing so this would be
>> quite tame.
>> If there are any Tassies in here with ideas let me know.
>> I will fly into Hobart from Adelaide
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>> Cheers
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> I Just returned from 3 weeks in Australia and I spent 5 days in Tasmania.
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> flew in from Melbourne. I don't drive so I was on the tour bus. Driving,
> you
> will be able to go more places than I did. I did three tours. Two were all
> day---The first to the Tahune Airwalk and the second to Port Arthur. Port
> Arthur was a very long day and a very interesting day if you are
> interested
> in the early history of Australia. They don't dwell on the pleasant
> conditions. I took the city tour as I do in all cities just to get an
> overview of what I want to see more of. I can't hike either. I walk with a
> cane or a walker. I didn't go on a tour as such. I booked day tours
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> APT who subcontracted to Tassielinks. Much cheaper than an organized tour
> and you control where you go and when.
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> Hope you enjoy your trip as much as I have.
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> Martha Irwin, Canada
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