Discover
Tasmania:
Australia's Natural State.
Getting to Tasmania:
Bass Strait is the sea-road to Tasmania. The route is operated by three superfast ships,
Spirit of Tasmania I, II and III.
These vessels offer an overnight service in both directions
between Melbourne and Devonport seven days a week, year round, with additional services in
peak periods.
There's also a service from Sydney to Devonport, in both
directions, up to three times a week.
Hobart
The capital city of Tasmania is situated on the shores of
the Derwent River. Its urban centre is located alongside a deepwater port dotted with
historic buildings.
Hobart Parks:
The citizens of Hobart are fortunate to have the wilderness at their doorstep.
Images
of Hobart:
Captioned slideshow of the City of Hobart -- as it is today, and as it was before.
Launceston
Cataract Gorge:
Cataract Gorge Reserve, or The Gorge as the locals call it, is a unique natural formation
within a two-minute drive of central Launceston - a rare natural phenomenon in any city.
Swansea
Swansea is a great location from which to explore the many nearby East
Coast attractions, including the stunning Wineglass Bay and Coles Bay situated near
Freycinet National Park, the Swansea Bark Mill and Meetus Falls.
Swansea Waterloo Inn:
The Waterloo Inn offers modern units, which provide comfortable accommodation.
Freycinet National
Park offers visitors a range of wonderful opportunities to enjoy spectacular coastal
scenery, colourful wildflowers and a variety of Tasmania's animal life.
Freycinet Accommodation:
Listing of places to stay around Freycinet National Park.
Wineglass
Bay:
Mention Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park to a Tasmanian and you'll see eyes light up
with thoughts of fishing and boating, bushwalking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, sun and
sand, and spectacular coastal scenery.
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