Hobart Trip - What to do and how to do it?

[johnw]

Just looking for ideas and some validation of my own. I'm coming down to Tassie again for 2 weeks from Boxing Day. This time based in Hobart but just myself and my wife, who is not a bushwalker. No firm plans but I want to do some walking myself. Mrs W has given me a leave pass if I want to do a walking trip for 3 or 4 days. Not sure I'm comfortable with leaving her on her own that long so I may just do day trips here and there. Otherwise, although I've done the OLT before, I was thinking about coming in via Arm R. to explore around Pelion and just doing the last bit again. Or possibly Frenchmans Cap, which I haven't done. Otherwise I might just do some day trips around the Wellington Range and possibly the South/SW. Sticking with day trips would simplify my packing arrangements and I could defer the longer ones for another time.

I'm still thinking and researching the forums, but in my brainstorming so far here are a few things that came to mind:

Hartz Peak across to Mt Snowy and return via Emily Tarn (I've done Hartz before)
In the same spot - Devil's Backbone (read someone's recent report here)
Cockle Creek to South Cape Bay
Labillardiere Peninsula on South Bruny Is. Is Bruny practical as a day trip destination?
Cape Raoul
Things at Mt Field I haven't done yet; eg Field West, Finish off the Tarn Shelf circuit.
Mt Wellington area. Previously I've been to Collins Bonnet, have also done a circuit from Ferntree via the summit but I know there is plenty more to explore

Any other suggestions welcome.

We're flying in, so I won't have a car. It's likely I'll end up hiring one, assuming transport to intended places is limited (which it usually is in my experience). However, any walk suggestions that are easily accessible by public transport from Hobart CBD would be welcome. Or anywhere, if practical, I could get to by bicycle, assuming I could hire (or buy a really cheap used one) and leave it unattended securely. I'm also investigating Tassielink and other bus options, as well as taxis.

[ollster]

Some of my faves (assuming you get a car!):
Mt Picton (7hrs)
Mt Wedge (5-6hrs)
The Sentinels (3-4 hrs)
The Needles (1.5hrs)

[ben.h]

One of my favourite walks (just 10 mins from Hobart CBD):
Betts Rd -> Cathedral Rock -> Montague Thumbs -> Mt Montague -> Wellington Falls -> Siphon Track -> Betts Rd.

I do this walk at least once or twice a year (summer is great for snakes, winter is great for the falls). So many great things to see in such a compact walk (6 to 8 hours).

[ILUVSWTAS]

One of my favourite walks (just 10 mins from Hobart CBD):
Betts Rd -> Cathedral Rock -> Montague Thumbs -> Mt Montague -> Wellington Falls -> Siphon Track -> Betts Rd.

I do this walk at least once or twice a year (summer is great for snakes, winter is great for the falls). So many great things to see in such a compact walk (6 to 8 hours).

Couldnt agree more, a fantastic daywalk (the thumbs is actually quite rugged) and loads of snakes.....

[johnw]

Thanks Guys, they all sound interesting.

[johnw]

Mmm, might be worth a walk somewhere on Mt Wellington tomorrow. Although I don't know if I'll have time until later in the day.

Hobart Forecast
Issued at 11:41 am EDT on Sunday 26 December 2010

Forecast for Sunday :
A few light showers, falling as snow about the mountain later. Moderate to fresh southwest winds tending northwesterly tonight.
Precis Light showers, mountain snow. Max 16

UV Alert: 9:20 am to 5:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]

Forecast for Monday :
A few showers, with mountain snow, clearing later. Fresh and gusty southwest winds.
Precis A few showers, mountain snow. Min 06 Max 14

Tuesday Fine. Min 08 Max 20
Wednesday Shower or two. Min 11 Max 20
Thursday Fine. Min 10 Max 20
Friday Fine. Min 10 Max 23
Saturday Mainly fine. Min 14 Max 23

[johnw]

Last day in Hobart today. Walks included Arthurs Tarn/Emily Tarn, The Needles, Lake Osborne, Mt Wedge, Trestle Mtn, Collins Cap, Fluted Cape. Might squeeze a short one in somewhere on Mt Wellington this afternoon. Post more when I get back to Sydney.

[walkinTas]

Sounds like you had lots of fun. Looking forward to reading about your trips.

[johnw]

Sounds like you had lots of fun. Looking forward to reading about your trips.

Thanks wT, I'll get around to it soon. Just remembered another short one that I coerced the Mrs to to do last week - Snug Falls.