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What is it like to win the ultimate Tassie road trip?

Places We Go Team | December 12, 2017 | 1:02 pm | 21 Comments

At the top of Mt Ossa

In 2016 Places We Go viewer Jeremy won the Ultimate Tasmanian Experience competition – giving him and his partner Megan the opportunity to sail to Tasmania on board Spirit of Tasmania, and spend two weeks on the road-trip of a lifetime. With vouchers for BIG4 Holiday Parks, car rental, several incredible Tasmanian experiences and Anaconda to stock up on all the adventure gear they needed, Jeremy and Megan could plan the Tassie road trip of their dreams. 

We recently caught up with Jeremy to find out all about their adventure – and what it was really like winning such an incredible prize!

First tell us how you felt when you found out you had won this amazing prize!

Absolutely on top of the world! We had both been very keen to explore Tasmania for a long time, so knowing that we would not only be doing so, but doing so in style thanks to Places We Go, was just incredible!

Now, we would love to know what your ‘Ultimate Tasmania Experience’ was – where did you go and what did you do?

After stepping off the Spirit of Tasmania and into our set of wheels from Budget, we explored some of the Northern areas of the state before heading to the Cradle Mountain region, where we did some bushwalking and visited the Tasmanian devil conservation centre.

Hungry Devils

From here we then hiked the Overland Track, something we’d been dreaming of doing for ages. After a week on the trail, we made it to our car again which was waiting for us at Lake St Clair (with clean clothes!).

Stunning Wineglass Bay

We then drove through the centre of the state, following the Derwent River east, and then made a leisurely trip up the beautiful eastern coast of Tasmania, stopping for a few days at Freycinet National Park and the Bay of Fires regions.

What was the highlight?

For us the Overland Track was an amazing experience and met all expectations, in terms of immersing ourselves in sheer natural beauty. On one day of the hike, the notoriously unpredictable weather conditions permitted a climb to the top of Mt Ossa, the highest point in Tasmania, which offered us fantastic views over the rugged countryside.

On the Overland Track, looking out towards Walls of Jerusalem National Park

Although the going was quite tough at times (including one morning where we woke to a snow-covered track!), we absolutely loved every minute

How did the adventure gear from Anaconda come in handy on the trip?

Having stocked up with brand new gear including tough hiking boots, a portable camping stove, waterproof layers and lightweight day packs, we were all set to take on whatever Tassie threw at us!

Tell us three things you learned on your adventure!

Tassie seafood at Freycinet Marine Farm
  • The same chunks of granite that form the amazing geography of Freycinet National Park, are part of a huge stretch of rock that runs beneath Bass Strait to Wilson’s Promontory in Victoria.
  • The Bay of Fires is punctuated by many smaller coves and rocky points, which all make for a fantastic day’s exploration by foot. The bright orange and red hues seen on the rocks along this coastline is produced by a lichen on their surface.
  • Tasmanian seafood is surely the best in the world!

If you were asked what one experience you would recommend in Tasmania, what would you say?

Pulling on some bushwalking shoes and doing a hike somewhere – there are so many options for walking tracks, with some only an hour or two and others stretching for multiple days, so it won’t be a problem finding one that suits.

What was the best thing about doing a road trip in Tassie?

Stunning Bay of Fires on the East Coast

Having the flexibility to explore Tassie at our own pace, and to change plans if we came across something interesting nearby.

Which BIG4 Holiday Parks did you stay at and what were the highlights?

Iluka on Freycinet in Coles Bay, and St Helens Holiday Park. The unwaveringly friendly customer service we experienced was fantastic, and we were given many suggestions for things to do locally.

What would you tell people who were thinking about planning a road trip in Tasmania?

Bay of Fires

Don’t put it off any longer! Also, try to avoid driving between dusk and dawn, as there is a lot of local wildlife lost on the roads, and make sure you drive slower if you are doing so.

Finally, any tips or tricks to making a road trip a successful one?

Leave some extra time in there to make sure it’s a relaxed trip, and so you can be flexible if you decide to do some other activities. Enjoy!

Thank you!

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  1. Colleen Beeton says

    December 17, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    Tassie is one of the most beautiful places in the country with amazing vews and look out’s greenery, flowers, animal’s

    Reply
  2. Jane Hadfield says

    December 17, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    It would be the ultimate experience to win a holiday exploring a beautiful place like Tasmania. Having some beautiful seafood and seeing some great places like port arthur and it’s history. Would love this so much

    Reply
  3. Heather jennings says

    December 24, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    Would love to visit this wonderful healthy Tasmania and see Cradle Mountain and other amazing sights. Always have wanted to go.

    Reply
  4. Katalin Belley says

    December 30, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    I wanna experience the soft silica sand at the Whitehaven Beach.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer Rees says

    December 31, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    I am in awe of The Freycinet Peninsula, Have stayed many years ago and fell in love with Bicheno Bay, the most beautiful beach I have ever seen and floated in – just heavenly. Would love to go again.

    Reply
  6. Jennifer Rees says

    December 31, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    The Coles Bay and Bicheno Bay beaches are just breath taking and the forest walks will have you absolutely amazed. So dearly want to go again.

    Reply
  7. Margot Ryan says

    December 31, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    Today (31st December 2017) you advertised a trip to be won to Tasmania in 25 words or less. Where is the space to enter this competition?

    Reply
    • Emma De Fry says

      January 8, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      Hi Margot, unfortunately the episode you were watching was a repeat from our last series (Channel 10 can repeat our episodes at their discretion) and the competition has closed. However we have a fantastic competition to win a road trip in Queensland running at the moment so feel free to enter! https://placeswego.com/competitions/

      Reply
  8. Michael Monaghan says

    December 31, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    Tassie a beautiful place hoping to travel there soon visit take the mountai bike check out the trails visit Pt Arthur and Hobart salamander markets .hike up cradle mountain check out the caves near Railton tour up the Gorden River just beautiful place to explore

    Reply
  9. Jill Hine says

    December 31, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    Would love to visit for my 70 th birthday in February 2018

    Reply
  10. Joe trrfelis says

    January 4, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    Love qld

    Reply
  11. Michael Wein says

    January 7, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    We are matture age pensioners and we always wanted to visit Tasmania but money was always short we would save up and than something breaks down. our bucket list would be to win and finaly go there Michael and Robyn Wein

    Reply
  12. Veronica Hughes says

    January 7, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    Tasmainia is raw unspoiled relaxing and a beautiful part of the world and Australian history. It is a must see for everyone.

    Reply
  13. Susanne Rhall says

    January 7, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    I haven’t been to Tassie, but from what I’ve seen on Places I’ve seen, I can’t wait! Pick me!

    Reply
  14. Lana Gardiner says

    January 14, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    Id love a holiday to Tassie to take in all the scenic views and go to Wine Glass bay Port Author and the Nut Tassie has so much to offer

    Reply
  15. David says

    January 14, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    My wife and I really need a holiday as haven’t had one for many years . My dad proposed to his 3rd wife in Tasmania and tells me it’s a great place

    Reply
  16. Julie Quinn says

    January 16, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    NNo better place to start my retirement & bucket list. Nature, scenery, peace, tranquillity, soul cleansing. For me, the ultimate.

    Reply
  17. Mena Gurovska says

    January 21, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    Tassie is the most beautiful places to visit , i would love to go there and explore

    Reply
  18. Samuel Warby says

    January 21, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    Tasmania is a breath taking adventure that everyone needs to visit, it has stunning views and yummy healthy fresh seafood, Tasmania is the place to be.

    Reply
  19. Suzanne List says

    January 21, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    TASMANIA Is a place that have lots to see and awesome food,old towns,friendly people,
    Beaches,Markets .cradle mountain.

    Reply
  20. Tracy Brotherton says

    January 21, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    after my father passed my husband took me to Tasmania for some bonding. The natural beauty was regenerative. I would love to take my mum.

    Reply
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