I've just noticed this thread and as I live in Tassie, I'm happy to supply you with info and assistance as needed. The advice you have so far is spot on and looking at all the options is sensible. For the Kids, there is Tasmazia, at Barrington, near Lake Barrington. Adults will get a kick here as well. Their pancacks are to die for! Then Mole Creek wild life park, at Mole Creek, near Deloraine, is worth a visit with feeding of the Devils a must see. Also Wing's wildlife park near Penguin, as well as Penguin, the town, itself. There's a giant, you guessed it, penguin! and play equipment and picnic and a great pastry shop, just next to the library in the main street. Clean beaches nearby in Sulphur Creek, where I grew up, with parking and free overnight camping. The North west has an amazing place called "Dismal Swamp"! It's a sink hole and has a great interpretation centre and cafe. The west coast is amazing, but wet most of the year. I recommend Marrawah Beach as its a free camp site and a wonderful strech of coastline. The Caves at Gunns Plains are spectacular. Our kids still remember their visit. Lake Pedder and Great Lakes, good for fishing, you will need an anglers license, available from Service Tas shops in most major towns. The East coast has milder weather and is our version of the French Rivierra, well close, anyway. Distances between major attractions are not great but with kids I'd drive a max. of 1-2 hours in the mornings and about 1 hour in the afternoons. This is where a camper comes in handy so you can stop anywhere and freshen up the kids with a bout of fresh air and exercise. I recommend the Rasberry Farm near Elisabeth Town. Latrobe- for a look at the platapuses, Bells Parade,has play equipment and picnic areas, and Ashgrove Cheeses between Elisabeth Town and Latrobe. I'd best stop there, as I don't really want a job as a tour guide!! I'll send more info later. The sun has just come out 1st time in days and there are lawns to mow Cheers!
