TwoHeadsTas Posted 27January, 2022 Report Share Posted 27January, 2022 Oz Day drive with a few mates, lookout on the famous Sidling between Launceston and Scottsdale. BTW the 996 Turbo is the ex Tony Quinn Targa car, looks immaculate now, still goes like a shower of sh.. though 🙂 Steve996, Philbee, sjm and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 22 hours ago, Joz said: Tomorrow morning we are off to Hobart via cradle mountain and Queenstown. So looking forward to the roads , though my passenger (bride) could be a bit Squamish 😁 Joz, think I might have passed you this afternoon 5.15ish near Granton if you were on your way into Hobart???? I had an unplanned business trip to Hobart and was heading home to Launceston at around that time in my Toerag..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 20 minutes ago, TwoHeadsTas said: Joz, think I might have passed you this afternoon 5.15ish near Granton if you were on your way into Hobart???? I had an unplanned business trip to Hobart and was heading home to Launceston at around that time in my Toerag..... Not sure where Granton is but we were certainly headed for Hobart. I think we arrived by the docks about 6pm. TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 3 minutes ago, Joz said: Not sure where Granton is but we were certainly headed for Hobart. I think we arrived by the docks about 6pm. Granton is where the bridge is when you come down from New Norfolk, timing would be right 🙂 Joz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 Well what a drive. Got to be the best stretch of road I’ve ever experienced. Got of the boat by about 7am Then first stop was Cradle Mountain then Hobart via Queenstown. Dove Lake @ Cradle Mountain Arriving in Queenstown. A very small town that looks like the place is doing it hard. Bit of a time warp. The main drag. We actually were mesmerised by this in a Netflix movie/ episode of something? The local pub for lunch, schnitties! Lake Burbury, these are not the best pics of the place and do not do any justice to it’s beauty but the only place we could stop. Finally Hobart. Tomorrow we’ll see? 😊 GT3MEZ, tomo, Yeatesy and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 3 minutes ago, Joz said: Well what a drive. Got to be the best stretch of road I’ve ever experienced. Got of the boat by about 7am Then first stop was Cradle Mountain then Hobart via Queenstown. Dove Lake @ Cradle Mountain The Main Street in Queenstown. A very small town that looks like the place is doing it hard. The main drag. We actually were mesmerised by this in a Netflix movie/ episode of something? The local pub for lunch, schnitties! The most magnificent staircase you'll find. TheEmpire is owned by friends of ours, Porsche people (997 C2, Macan) and R8 for Targas and other fun 🙂 Joz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 31 minutes ago, Joz said: Finally Hobart Tomorrow we’ll see? 😊 Looks like you covered a good amount of k’s in one day, great pics Joz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 5 minutes ago, Stepo said: Looks like you covered a good amount of k’s in one day, great pics Yep, sure did. She certainly sucks juice too! oh and thanks 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 1 minute ago, Joz said: Yep, sure did. She certainly sucks juice too! oh and thanks 😊 Try and keep to Ampol and BP, I avoid United. Might require a little planning as Ampol and BP can be few and far between in our country areas Joz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 Just now, TwoHeadsTas said: Try and keep to Ampol and BP, I avoid United. Might require a little planning as Ampol and BP can be few and far between in our country areas Yep and I buckled a couple time filling up with 95 due to no 98 available 😢 So tomorrow, Salamanca Market, Mt Wellington, visit to Richmond ,Port Arthur and Mona via ferry. Not necessarily in that order. TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmurugti Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 How long are you down for? 5 minutes ago, Joz said: Yep and I buckled a couple time filling up with 95 due to no 98 available 😢 So tomorrow, Salamanca Market, Mt Wellington, visit to Richmond ,Port Arthur and Mona via ferry. Not necessarily in that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 5 minutes ago, Joz said: Yep and I buckled a couple time filling up with 95 due to no 98 available 😢 So tomorrow, Salamanca Market, Mt Wellington, visit to Richmond ,Port Arthur and Mona via ferry. Not necessarily in that order. Pooley's Vineyard at Richmond well worth a visit too, great pizzas and wine. You might see a P car or 2 in the outbuildings as owner established our Porsche dealer many years ago. Joz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 2 minutes ago, drmurugti said: How long are you down for? One more day and night in Hobart. Then up to Launceston Monday via Wineglass bay. Tamar Valley time then before we’re back on the boat Monday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 1 minute ago, Joz said: One more day and night in Hobart. Then up to Launceston Monday via Wineglass bay. Tamar Valley time then before we’re back on the boat Monday night Tamar Valley is my turf. Let me know by PM if you'd like some suggestions / recommendations Joz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 28January, 2022 Report Share Posted 28January, 2022 1 hour ago, Joz said: Well what a drive. Got to be the best stretch of road I’ve ever experienced. Got of the boat by about 7am Then first stop was Cradle Mountain then Hobart via Queenstown. Dove Lake @ Cradle Mountain Arriving in Queenstown. A very small town that looks like the place is doing it hard. Bit of a time warp. The main drag. We actually were mesmerised by this in a Netflix movie/ episode of something? The local pub for lunch, schnitties! Lake Burbury, these are not the best pics of the place and do not do any justice to it’s beauty but the only place we could stop. Finally Hobart. Tomorrow we’ll see? 😊 Looks like a great road trip & brilliant photos too tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 30January, 2022 Report Share Posted 30January, 2022 Great day to get the BBC out, and go for a run with the Spyder Automotive crew. Mike took us along some great roads, weather perfect, great company and cars. The BBC did not win the peoples choice award today. As much as it pains me the award went to what I think is the most gorgeous Boxster I have ever laid my eyes on. Colour is Mahogany, and it it is one with the lot, owned and driven by Peter and his daughter Jules navigating for the day. Thanks Mike for the invite....I had a blast.... sjm, Joz, Stepo and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 30January, 2022 Report Share Posted 30January, 2022 @Niko sounds like a massive miscarriage of justice. I feel for you 🤣 Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 30January, 2022 Report Share Posted 30January, 2022 Early this morning high above the clouds What a view From the top of Mt Wellington From here of to Launceston via Freycinet, the odd winery then a belt along the Elephant Pass (Targa Tassie road) For anyone that hasn’t had the pleasure of driving in Tasmania. What you are missing are excellent drivers roads. If twisties are your thing this is heaven. The speed limits are much more generous than the other states, particularly in Victoria. Roads here are signed 100/110 whereas in Vic they most certainly be 80kph. Just driving at the limit you will feel your suspension and tires working. But still being holiday season getting out early is recommended or else you’ll be stuck behind the camper conga line. some stretches have abundant over taking lanes others are almost continuously double lined. On my first day I think the whole distance travelled, I saw only two potholes. How good is that? And yep I found them both 🤦♂️ Oh btw, you need to watch out for the giant car totalling wallabies that lurk in the bush 🤣 Also while driving you’ll notice heaps of road kill, so this sign does have some truth to it. Stepo, Carrera28, luzzo and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 31January, 2022 Report Share Posted 31January, 2022 17 hours ago, Joz said: Also while driving you’ll notice heaps of road kill, so this sign does have some truth to it. Yep, roadkill is definitely the biggest problem, particularly with a very low car like my GT3. Lots of weaving about on early morning country road drives, by mid-morning they've mostly been squashed by the trucks and 4WDs who don't care about such things.... tomo and Joz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 31January, 2022 Report Share Posted 31January, 2022 20 hours ago, Joz said: Early this morning high above the clouds What a view From the top of Mt Wellington That view from there is a beauty, looks so impressive and much higher when you're there, probably given you can see the water and where you came from. I was surprised after driving down the centre from Launceston and then seeing this monster next to Hobart, simply spectacular, photos don't do it justice. Joz, tomo and luzzo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 31January, 2022 Report Share Posted 31January, 2022 4 hours ago, Stepo said: That view from there is a beauty, looks so impressive and much higher when you're there, probably given you can see the water and where you came from. I was surprised after driving down the centre from Launceston and then seeing this monster next to Hobart, simply spectacular, photos don't do it justice. We actually didn’t realise how high it was, as the top was hidden by clouds less than half way up. Once you get through the clouds it was pure sunshine. Though the road wasn’t as good as I’d hoped being quite narrow and carrying two way traffic. With many people struggling to stay on their side. Stepo and TwoHeadsTas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 31January, 2022 Report Share Posted 31January, 2022 35 minutes ago, Joz said: We actually didn’t realise how high it was, as the top was hidden by clouds less than half way up. Once you get through the clouds it was pure sunshine. Though the road wasn’t as good as I’d hoped being quite narrow and carrying two way traffic. With many people struggling to stay on their side. I actually liked the fact it felt sort of dangerous to ascend in this day and age of everything being over policed and closely monitored, sort of good old fashioned Aussie “she’ll be right mate” 👍 Agree some people shouldn’t have a license and that road can be a challenge if you’re only used to going to Coles Joz, Troubleshooter and luzzo 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 31January, 2022 Report Share Posted 31January, 2022 20 hours ago, Stepo said: I actually liked the fact it felt sort of dangerous to ascend in this day and age of everything being over policed and closely monitored, sort of good old fashioned Aussie “she’ll be right mate” 👍 Agree some people shouldn’t have a license and that road can be a challenge if you’re only used to going to Coles It's a fabulous mountain so close to town. Agree, it's a nice drive up n down with that gut feel of a bit of danger. Also not to be missed is a hike up to the top n back down, nice dangerous feel of the elements there Stepo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 31January, 2022 Report Share Posted 31January, 2022 12 hours ago, Joz said: We actually didn’t realise how high it was, as the top was hidden by clouds less than half way up. Once you get through the clouds it was pure sunshine. Though the road wasn’t as good as I’d hoped being quite narrow and carrying two way traffic. With many people struggling to stay on their side. The biggest problem during silly (read Tourist) season is the buses. Just imagine how it is when the up bus meets the down bus. That's why we desperately need the proposed cable car to go ahead to take a heap of cars off the road, and leave it to the proper drivers 🙂 Joz, tomo and Stepo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nu2Pcars Posted 1February, 2022 Report Share Posted 1February, 2022 Drove to Stintsons Park in Scenic Rim. Nice country roads. Quite hot. Picnic by Christmas creek. Back to base. Enjoying the car now that most issues seem to be sorted out!!! Till the next CEL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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