 Tasmania
The island state of Tasmania is Australia’s smallest and southern-most state. It lies 240km from the mainland and is surrounded by the turbulent waters of Bass Strait, the Southern Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Tasmania’s compactness makes it an ideal touring destination, as only relatively short distances separate its many attractions. Beaches circle its coastline, while national parks and reserves protect its spectacular terrain, which features approximately 1000km of world-class walking tracks.
Tasmania is also Australia’s most mountainous state and has the highest percentage of national parks, comprising about one third of the island. It boasts stunning and remote World Heritage Areas that are home to rare flora and fauna, such as the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park and the Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. The island’s physical diversity ranges from rainforest to alpine moors covered in snow during winter, lush green pastures, long white beaches, rustic ports, and convict ruins, all crammed into a comparatively small area.
Much of Tasmania’s colonial heritage has survived from the period when it was known as Van Diemen’s Land, in well-preserved towns such as Richmond, New Norfolk and Ross. The small Aboriginal population is actively involved in maintaining its cultural identity through language and land management projects. Tasmania is also renowned for its fresh produce and seafood including apples, cheeses, salmon, oysters, and superb ales and wines.
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