Driving from Devonport to Hobart in my FC

[dnb]

I am taking my old girl to Tasmania on the overnight ferry on 16/02/11 and would appreciate a bit of advice from the locals.
My plan is a nice relaxed drive from Devonport to Hobart, where we will spend the first two nights. Going by one of the sites I've checked out, it is about 349 km, they suggest about 3.5 hrs (via Midland Highway).
Is this the best run for the old girl, any advice greatly appreciated.
We will be there till the 23rd of Feb and have no set plans after Hobart, just going to relax and enjoy the break.
Does anyone know if the are any car shows etc on between the 16th/23rd of Feburary?
Thanks, Darcy

[GMVAN]

Hi darcy can't help with Tassie but with all this rain we are havig make sure to take rubber ducky and floaties for the car!!!! ;D

[Ol_Girl_58]

Hi Darcy,

The Midland Highway is the most direct route - 3.5 hours is about correct. The speed limit is 110 in most places, but many think it's double that. You could also get to Hobart via the East Coast, but it would take a bit longer and it's a bit out of the way. A beautiful drive all the same.

You're going to miss the Shannon's Car Show in Hobart, I think it's on next weekend.

Where are you staying in Hobart, and how long for? I'm sure Weddo (the president of the early Holden Car Club of Tasmania) may be able to quickly pull a run together.

P.S. Weddo, if a run can happen, can I be a passenger in (one of) your car(s) please (mine's still having the wiring done)?  :)

Kind regards,

Josh

Ol_Girl_58

[dnb]

Thank's for the information Josh, It's a big help.
We are staying the Quest Waterfront, 3 Brooke Street, Hobart on Wednesday 16th/ and Thursday17th Feb and have no set plans for the rest of our holiday, other than going to Deloraine at some point.
Cheers, Darcy

[Ol_Girl_58]

You could get to Deloraine on the way through from Devonport.

I suggest going to the Elizabeth Town Bakery for lunch on the way down, too. Delicious!

On the way back up (or on the way down) head into Launceston for a look. The Gorge is amazing.

Quest is nice. I cycle past there every morning before work. The waterfront really is beautiful.

Josh