We counted this night as the first night in the new pop top build as the first time was at Mums on Christmas Eve and we didn't sleep a wink because we were bitten alive by mosquitos, the entire population we believe. It was hell on earth.
So we were very pleased to have the most perfect first night in Tasmania, at a Hip Camp for ten bucks a night just outside of Devonport on a private farm by a river.
When we got there we were a bit worried as there were tons of caravans and rigs along the river and we thought there wouldn't be a nice spot to park. It is the busiest time of year so no surprise really.
We ended up driving right to the end and getting the most magical spot with the best outlook down the Sherwood. The white noise of the river was utter bliss and the view was just incredible. We regretted not staying here longer.
It rained all night and unfortunately we did have a leak which made a few things wet inside but nothing a bit of gaffa tape couldn't fix. It's expected really on the first trip in a new build. We also had issues getting the pop top down but it was a matter of tightening some bolts at the front and it was all right again.
Honestly we couldn't have had a better place for our first night.
If you are ever in Devonport fresh off the ferry, have a look at Sherwood River camp for the night. You do need to be self contained as there are no toilets but we had our portable compost loo so we passed the self contained test.
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I found the view to be amazing, the driver was very cool ❤️
Awesome you went out for the first time.
A shame of the rain during the night. You are right, there always will be things that need fixing or rethinking.
Lovely spot you choose. Well worth the drive to the end 😁
Happy New Year 🥳🥳
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Happy new year!
Thank you ☺️
Nice way to end a year ❤️
happy new year 🚀
Oh this is so gorgeous! I'm so happy for you guys! Happy New Year (certainly seems to have started on the right foot!)!❤️
Aw thanks. It's really lovely. I'm struggling a lot with pain but determined to enjoy something x
the nature is very pleasant. Is the river water strong?
Were you sleeping in the poptop and the mosquitoes got in? I hope you can fix that if so.
I think they got on during the day when everyone was going in and out looking at the build! Grrrr
it is awemose have a truck like yours to travel. That landscape it is amazing to be a few days :D
Oh wow, that is a stunning spot. So happy ye got away and yay for gaffa tape xxxx
It's awesome, struggling a bit with hips and finding a quiet park up but good to be away x happy new year x