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Tasmania
Tasmania's beauty has won more hearts than it can claim in square kilometers, and is perhaps the most unique state of Australia, from the harsh existence of the early convicts and their legacy of stone buildings and bridges, to the establishment of colonial homesteads and charming country villages, this island state is steeped in rich and colourful history.
Tasmania is a natural island – a land of dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, tall forests and sparkling highland lakes. Over a third of the state is reserved in a network of National Parks and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, a refuge and habitat for rare plants and animals, including survivors of the ancient southern super continent, Gondwana.
Encircled by the Southern Ocean, Tasman Sea and Bass Strait, Tasmanians breathe the world’s cleanest air and rejoice in abundance of pure water and fertile soils – thus Tasmania’s penchant for quality food and wine is renowned worldwide, tempt your tastebuds with some of the best culinary triumphs!
Tasmania also has a vibrant cultural life, boasting one of the best small orchestras in the world and literary authors such as Richard Flanagan, winner of the 2002 Commonwealth Writer's Prize.
Wilderness, heritage, art & culture, wine & food – they’re waiting for you in Tasmania. |
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Hobart
Hobart is not only Australia's southernmost capital city but also the second smallest city with a population of approximately 200,000 which leads to its particular charm. This riverside city with its busy harbour and mountain backdrop offers an intriguing blend of heritage and lifestyle, scenery and vibrant culture. It’s a city defined by the river and sea.
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Launceston
Launceston, Tasmania’s second-largest city, is situated at the confluence of the North and South Esk Rivers, where the Tamar River begins its journey to Bass Strait. Often described as the State’s northern capital, it’s a city of graceful streets adorned by elegant Victorian and Edwardian facades and surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is here that one finds the natural blend of history, scenery, creativity, adventure, entertainment and the superb flavours of fine food and wine.
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Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park
Located just 144km from Launceston the National Park covers an area of 124 942 ha which is characterised by a rugged, glaciated landscape with over 25 major peaks and a wide range of glacial formations - tarns, glacial lakes, moraine deposits, U-shaped valleys and waterfalls.
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Freycinet & The East Coast
Tasmania ’s East Coast is a coast of contrast - sunshine and sea life, wine and wildlife, crags and beaches, history and adventure. It’s a coast of national parks - Douglas-Apsley, with its quietly flowing rivers, eucalypts and Oyster Bay pines; Freycinet, bushwalkers’ and sea kayakers’ paradise; and Maria Island, with its history, walks and fauna. It’s a coast of fine food and wine - as you journey on, you’ll discover the flavours of the area’s fresh, natural produce.
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Strahan & The West Coast
Strahan is a harbour town on the edge of the world, and the place to go if you want to meet the families whose grandfathers once felled ancient Huon pines, fought their way through impenetrable rainforest, or lived from the sea - dropping craypots and fishing the wild Southern Ocean. And the fishermen are still there today.
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