Bushwalk Australia

As someone who likes a beer and likes to peak bag, and most of all likes a beer after a days peak bagging, I thought about a pub bagging list! The idea being that on your way home from a walk you stop off at a public house and imbibe a beverage before continuing on your way. The rules are simple you must have been for a bushwalk before the visit to the pub, and points are allocated for notoriety and difficulty to visit the establishment. My recent post walk pubs have included the National Park, Iluka Tavern, Great Lake and Dover Pubs. I am after any good suggestions for pubs and possible points that could be given to them. Which would be top of the list ie the Federation Peak of pubs? Rossarden.. or Marrawah...or..

I believe that the Rossarden "establishment" should be the top of the points list and triple if you ask for a weak shandy
corvus

Gretna is up there Doogs but the 10 pointer has to be the Balfour Hotel über freaky!

stepbystep wrote:Gretna is up there...

My first ever Tassie pub but it was the day before I got up Tanina so I guess no points for me

That was my best shot to score some points as it was probably my last too

I'd appreciate if this list gets produced. When I eventually make it to Tassie I'd like to knock over a few of the more challenging pubs...

doogs wrote:and points are allocated for notoriety and difficulty to visit the establishment

hmmm, a foreign or urban concept? , what does this mean, 'notoriety'... notorius among whom, difficult in what way.. please explain?

Nuts wrote:

doogs wrote:and points are allocated for notoriety and difficulty to visit the establishment

hmmm, a foreign or urban concept? , what does this mean, 'notoriety'... notorius among whom, difficult in what way.. please explain?

Some pubs have a reputation as being a bit rough... much like Launceston and Mowbray in general have.

FatCanyoner wrote:I'd appreciate if this list gets produced. When I eventually make it to Tassie I'd like to knock over a few of the more challenging pubs...

I think we should refrain from posting these sorts of lists as it opens up the possibility that some of the less seasoned walkers on this forum will find them selves stuck in a pub they're not properly equipped for. I've been to remote places like these with seasoned pub baggers and we collectively struggled, but made it out with some interesting stories to tell. Lesser members may not be so lucky.

Perhaps instead of listing some of these locations I'll issue the caution that people heading out these ways carry a Pub Locator Beacon...

ILUVSWTAS wrote:

Nuts wrote:

doogs wrote:and points are allocated for notoriety and difficulty to visit the establishment

hmmm, a foreign or urban concept? , what does this mean, 'notoriety'... notorius among whom, difficult in what way.. please explain?

Some pubs have a reputation as being a bit rough... much like Launceston and Mowbray in general have.

Iv'e heard that about Launnie, i did have to run from that Irish pub once In general country pubs are pretty quaint in Tassie (compared to the mainland) (iv'e found.. but then they don't interest me much any more)

You probably want to be wearing more than a smile Fattty

Derwent Bridge was a regular after walks, I don't really remember any dramas, barflys are barflys..

Pongo wrote:I think we should refrain from posting these sorts of lists as it opens up the possibility that some of the less seasoned walkers on this forum will find them selves stuck in a pub they're not properly equipped for. I've been to remote places like these with seasoned pub baggers and we collectively struggled, but made it out with some interesting stories to tell. Lesser members may not be so lucky.

+1 Pongo ... wise words!

Perhaps instead of listing some of these locations I'll issue the caution that people heading out these ways carry a Pub Locator Beacon...

Yes, though bear in mind that some people prefer using SPOT (Special Pubs of Tasmania), given you can send messages home from it as well.

One thing we should guard against is setting up factions (eg "Stout Walkers" vs "Draught Dodgers" vs "Boags Bush Bashers" etc). And I'm not saying which faction I'd be in

cheers ... your shout!

Peter

FatCanyoner wrote:I'd appreciate if this list gets produced. When I eventually make it to Tassie I'd like to knock over a few of the more challenging pubs...

Get a Hair cut b4 you visit Rossarden.
corvus

Just be glad the Lachlan Hotel at Ouse is no longer in operation...

Remember 30 + years ago mate and me were standing in front of the fireplace at the Dover Pub and the locals made us move aside
corvus

Haha nice thread! I have always said that I love to visit Tassie for two reasons: Bushwalking and the pubs of Hobart . I have been in Tas for an extended visit (just over a month now), and when I have not been exploring the bush, I have been frequenting the pubs near my friend’s place in Battery Point and Salamanca...actually since arriving in Hobart, most of my non-hiking meals have consisted of chicken or beef parmys and chips. Cascade draught has become my beer of choice, unless there is some Moo Brew on tap and I am feeling like I can spoil myself...and the Prince of Wales has become my “local”...good times! Lol. But I only have a limited time left, for hiking and pub bagging...I have just postponed a walk due to the forecast of high temps and strong winds, so I must get out and explore more pubs instead!

Pteropus wrote:I have just postponed a walk due to the forecast of high temps and strong winds, so I must get out and explore more pubs instead!

Too hot for a Queenslander eh! Yep, 37 degrees today in Hobart would've been too hot for anyone.

But glad you're enjoying some southern hospitality,

cheers

Peter

whynotwalk wrote:

Pteropus wrote:I have just postponed a walk due to the forecast of high temps and strong winds, so I must get out and explore more pubs instead!

Too hot for a Queenslander eh! Yep, 37 degrees today in Hobart would've been too hot for anyone.

But glad you're enjoying some southern hospitality,

cheers

Peter

I am sick of the heat!! Possible snow this Saturday... Gotta love Tasmania!

whynotwalk wrote:

Pteropus wrote:I have just postponed a walk due to the forecast of high temps and strong winds, so I must get out and explore more pubs instead!

Too hot for a Queenslander eh! Yep, 37 degrees today in Hobart would've been too hot for anyone.

But glad you're enjoying some southern hospitality,

cheers

Peter

I wouldn't say "too hot" but I was most concerned about being in the bush with the predicted strong winds and high fire danger! The bom predicts winds of up to 60 km/h in the south east today. I think the weather will be comfortable for the next three or so days though. But today I think I will be having a pub lunch!

ILUVSWTAS wrote: I am sick of the heat!! Possible snow this Saturday... Gotta love Tasmania!

I noticed that there was the possibility of snow at 1000 m on Sat in the south east...which would be a novelty for me!

The Tullah Tavern used to get pretty rough, especially after a win down at Queenstown. Unfortunately it closed down. If you want a rough pub, visit Greens Hotel in Burnie on a Friday night - I used to see regular brawls and glassings down there. It pays to wear a helmet!

37c, *&%$#! beer, everyone falls for it! At least ten degrees cooler up here, the beer is better and there are even real Tasmanians!!
Try Forth pub, they have Tasmanians.

I was at the Mole Creek Pub on Friday night. Had a good meal. It was very busy.
Stayed there a couple of times over the years too. Once after a failed attempt to get in the Arm River Track( too much snow). The hot shower was much appreciated after post holing through waist deep snow.

Roger

I would rather rate pubs according to altitude in the traditional peak bagging manner. The highest in Tasmania must be The Great Lake Hotel at 1060m closely followed by the The Anglers Rest a few kms down the road, Cradle Mt Lodge at 800 something metres and Derwent Bridge at 730ish metres? Not a bad trip really. Drive from Hobart to Great Lake, spend the night at two establishments before moving over to Cradle with a night at the lodge and a tent in the campground, then walk the OT and finish up at Derwent Bridge or from Launceston do similar only up Great Lake, across via Bronte Park to Derwent Bridge, up the OT and finish at Cradle. Either way you get to drink at the four highest (?) pubs in the state.

ithomas wrote:I would rather rate pubs according to altitude in the traditional peak bagging manner. The highest in Tasmania must be The Great Lake Hotel at 1060m closely followed by the The Anglers Rest a few kms down the road, Cradle Mt Lodge at 800 something metres and Derwent Bridge at 730ish metres? Not a bad trip really. Drive from Hobart to Great Lake, spend the night at two establishments before moving over to Cradle with a night at the lodge and a tent in the campground, then walk the OT and finish up at Derwent Bridge or from Launceston do similar only up Great Lake, across via Bronte Park to Derwent Bridge, up the OT and finish at Cradle. Either way you get to drink at the four highest (?) pubs in the state.

Nah the Creek Inn(?) on Ben Lomond is highest, never seen it open though!

You just need to turn up during the ski "season" sbs

Thanks stepbystep, that's what the question marks were for! Add the Creek Inn to the others and you have the highest top 5 unless someone finds another high altitude pub open to the public. BTW, what does high altitude do to a beer? More or less bubbles? Sweet or bitter? My feeling is a very quickly dying head, but then again I could be imagining this because I actually don't like beer at all.

I was told by an employee of the Ben Lomond Creek in that their kegs had to be gassed with different pressure than for most other pubs. I was never sure if I believed him or not, but I guess it makes sense. Just wasn't sure if Ben Lomond was really high enough to warrant it.

norts wrote:I was at the Mole Creek Pub on Friday night. Had a good meal.

Maybe 4 or 5 years ago - literally the best pub counter meal I have ever had. I actually wrote them a letter of congratulations when I got back home. Hopefully the same people run it. Nothing equalled it before or since - reminds me I haven't been to the NW for quite a while....next trip

frenchy_84 wrote:You just need to turn up during the ski "season" sbs

Yep should try and make it that day

Couldn't help but think there was a lot of wasted infrastructure up there....

ithomas wrote:BTW, what does high altitude do to a beer? More or less bubbles? Sweet or bitter? My feeling is a very quickly dying head...

Can't say I noticed any difference in the couple of 'Legges Tor Lagers' I had last night.

Creek inn goes off in winter!
Na we often go up for a night in winter and get a meal there, stay at ntac or the rovers lodge. It must've been an awesome place to be back in the day when the ski season was an actual thing on Ben lomond..

Re: carbonated drinks. Higher altitude = less atmospheric pressure, so they would initially let off more pressure when opened, and the co2 would bubble out quicker.
Atm pressure at 1400m is about 640mmHg, which is 84% of 760.

Nick S wrote:Re: carbonated drinks. Higher altitude = less atmospheric pressure, so they would initially let off more pressure when opened, and the co2 would bubble out quicker.
Atm pressure at 1400m is about 640mmHg, which is 84% of 760.

Awesome! So there.

Yes, have had a few wild nights at the Creek Inn when we had those 'ski season' things in years past...sigh...probably not as rowdy as nights at the Uni ski hut at Mt Field...memories of those nights are very fuzzy indeed! Give me Mawson over Ben any day