Tassie Camping Trip

[Scott Riley]

Hey all,
My brother and i are wanting to visit Tassie just after new years and wanted to find out about some camping areas and wether or not we should pack the Bows for the holiday.
Any help we can get would be GREAT, we are on a limited budget and love ruff'n it in the open.


I can also be contacted by e-mail on soul-collector-666@hotmail.com

Thanks.

[Piggy]

Mate I would check the local laws regarding bow hunting before taking the bows.

[jindydiver]

Yes, you have to find out what you are legally allowed to shoot with your bow, the laws in Tas are not friendly towards bowhunters.

As for the camping, what sort of things do you want to see, where do you want to go, what do you want to do when you get there?

[Scott Riley]

Thanks ( jindydiver, piggy ) for get'n back to me , as for the laws im currently looking into it. As for what we want to do well fishing and hiking are on the top of the list and just kick'n back and relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of the bush.
If anyone knows of any place's that can incorporate all of these things then PLEASE let me know.
Oh yeah one more thing we are bringing our tents and dont want info on cabins. Thanks everyone.

[jindydiver]

It is easier for people to help you if you give more info ;)

"Just kicking back"

Bicheno is a great place to spend a few days. You would have to do a search on it but they used to have a weekly party there where they cook up a huge big pot of crays and everyone bogs in. If it still happens it is a great way to spend an evening :D
There is lots of fishing there too (saltwater)


If you are looking for easy walking you can go to Mt Field NP and do one of the loop walks. You would have to research where the camp sites are and whether you need permits these days.

The South West Wilderness is my fav' area. You need to buy permits to enter and you can do plenty of good multi day hikes there, all grades too from fairly flat to climbing skills needed. There is great fishing in lake Pedder but it depends a little on the season so you will have to do your homework on that too.

For the best in multi day hiking with trout fishing involved you would have to go to the Central Plateau. It is a huge area and you need to organise maps and permits to enter some of it and certainly permits to fish. I am sure that if you sent off a note to Mozza he could help you with specific lakes in the Central area.

[Kjell]

Scott.
Bieng a bowhunter living in Tasmania I like to stay informed of current regulations and up to date with any changes.
Legaly you may hunt rabbits, hares , feral cats, feral goats , feral pigs and fox are also not excluded.
Having said that , the last three are almost non existant.Rabbits and Hares are plentiful in some areas and scarce in others.
The majority of recreational hunters have little knowledge of bowhunting down here as most sporting pursuits are carried out with rifles or shotguns.
Deer, Duck,Wallaby, Rabbits and Hares are normaly taken with these.

Hope this is of some help, Kjell Friberg, Channel Canvas Tasmania.