Kids in a campervan? Tasmania!

[human bean]

Tasmazia and the village of lower crackpot (I think it's called that) - lots of fun for big and little kids - google will tell you more

A friend and I had a ball there about 6 years ago.

[Miss.September]

Subscribing because we want to do this too! Our plan is to come in by boat, then spend a few days in/around Strahan, then down to Hobart, up to Freycinet and then to Launceston before going back to the boat. We want to spend a few days in each spot to explore. We've just got our camper, so we're watching the boat prices (going to cost a bit to get us over) so will be interested in seeing where you go! It's been over ten years since I was there, and DH has never been.

[Aligater]

There is also the tahune airwalk and the dismal swamp 110 metre slide

[2girls]

Oh thanks everyone! We actually booked the flights and campervan today so it's on!

Have to go through all those great suggestions to finalise the touring itinerary, but first step is to get some accommodation in Hobart. I knew the Sydney-Hobart would complicate things, but didn't quite realise that people booked their accommodation YEARS in advance Is anyone familiar with the Lenna or the Mercure Hobart?? These seem to have rooms available, not much else around.

Aligater, my DH has already ruled out the air walk - he hates heights!! Might have to go with my girlfriend and leave him with the kids

[Arimeh]

The only place I have stayed in Hobart is the tourist park near the airport. We had a cabin and it was cheap, clean and comfortable. Not sure if that helps at all lol

[MrsBexie]

This is more for the kids,
I was 8yo when my parents took us on a 6 month world trip which started with 12 weeks in an RV (american campervan) driving around the states. To keep us occupied we had heaps of colouring/activity books, books, toys etc... and dad played games with us like having a list of things we had to spot and the first one to cross them all off one something at the next stop. This was all before electronic toys, portable dvd players etc (1995) and we were fine with it (for the most part! 12 weeks is pretty long to an 8yo!!!)

Have the best time! It sounds amazing!

[Roryrory]

Tassie has lots of cool stuff for kids - we were there early last year. Try a harbour cruise in Launceston, a visit to Cradle Mountain (even when the weather is off it is amazing, even from the car park), Wings Wildlife Park (as mentioned above), the Salamanca Market in Hobart (Saturdays), the museums and galleries everywhere. Buy a copy of The Entertainment Book (google it) and you'll find it pays for itself in no time.