Australian Destinations - Tasmania Guide
Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name. The state has an estimated population of 500,000 (as of December 2008) with almost half located in the greater Hobart area.
Tasmania is promoted as the Natural State and the "Island of Inspiration" owing to its large and relatively unspoiled natural environment. Formally, almost 37% of Tasmania is in reserves, National Parks and World Heritage Sites. The island is 364 kilometres (226 mi) long from the northernmost point to the southernmost point and 306 kilometres (190 mi) from west to east.
As the island has been volcanically inactive in recent geological times, Tasmania has many rounded smooth mountain ranges, making it the most mountainous state in Australia. The most mountainous region is the Central Highlands area, which covers most of the central western parts of the state. Source:Wikipedia
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania.
The city is the financial and administrative heart of Tasmania, and also serves as the home port for both Australian and French Antarctic operations.
Hobart is located in the state's south-east on the estuary of the Derwent River. The skyline is dominated by Mount Wellington at 1,271 metres high.
Hobart Information
Tasmania - Top 21 Hot Spots - Part One
Tasmania - Top 21 Hot Spots - Part Two
Hobart - 11 Wonderful Places to Visit While You're There
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