Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Day 10: Freycinet to Launceston

After leaving the coast line of the Freycinet Peninsula our teams make their way to Tasmnaia's second largest city Launceston which will cover 379kms. A casual dinner will be taken at Country Club.

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Day 9: Hobar to Freycinet Peninsula

Today our teams are back on the road and leaving Hobart early heading to Port Arthur for lunch and take some times to export its rich history. From there they'll travel halfway up the eat coast to the stunning Freycinet Peninsula, which includes Coles Bay, Wineglass Bay and the Freycinet Nation Park. The region is renowned for its produce which our teams will get to have for dinner.

Today's drive will take our teams across 355kms.

Monday, 29 August 2011

Day 8: Day Trip #3

Now that our teams are in the capital of Hobart, they take the day off for a trip around town. They'll travel south to witness the beautiful Channel Country, before visiting Mount Nelson. In evening they'll take their meal at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania which is the finishing place for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race.

Day 7: Straham to Hobart

Well it's day 7 and out teams are back on the road traveling from Staham to Hobart which is 301kms. After leaving Straham our teams travel through the hills outside of Queenstown, through National Parks and visit the 3m high wall carving at Huon. After lunch in Hamilton they make their way into Hobart the capital of Tasmania for an evening of dinner and entertainment at the Wrest Point Casino.

Saturday, 27 August 2011

Day 6: Day Trip #2

Our teams take another short break from driving today to take advantage of two unique local transport experiences. Splitting into two groups one group will take a trip on the West Coat Wilderness Railway and the other will take a cruise along the Gordon river.

Thursday, 25 August 2011

Day 5: Back on the Road

Day 5 sees our team back on the road. This time traveling from Smithton to Strahan which is 268kms. On the way they'll continue their journey down the West Explorer and have lunch at Corinna. From there they'll cross the Pieman River on a barge known as The Fatman. This'll take awhile because the ferry only takes two cars at a time. Once safely across they'll travel to Strahan for a two night stop over.

Day 4: Day Trip #1

Day 4 is the first non driving day for this years bash. Instead the teams will be taking the opportunity to visit Tasmania's largest wind farm - Woolnorth and Cape Grim.
In the evening they'll have dinner at Tall Timbers in Smithton.