Wildlife, Wild walks, Wild beaches, and Wilderness – this is what makes up for the true spirit of Tasmania and to top it all – it’s Australia’s only island state! Shaped like a heart, the island of Tasmania has abundant natural resources from mountains to lush green valleys, and from gurgling waterfalls to un-spoilt beaches. One of the most amazing aspects of this island state is its weather, which changes dramatically within a 300km radius.
Attractions
The mountains of Tasmania make it an unusual island. There are over 1000 peaks that offer some of the most spectacular views of the ocean and the small hamlets or villages. The mountains are also the perfect place for camping overnight for couples, and families. With 40% of the island being a protected national park, you can see a variety of flora and fauna in their natural habitat.
There are over 300 islands that make Tasmania a mystical and mysterious travel destination. Each of the islands has its own underlying charm and is home to several seabirds, native birds, seals, and reptiles. In fact, it is home to some of the oldest plants in the world and they date back to almost 95 million years. Some of the trees found only in Tasmania include Celery Top, Huon, and King Billy Pine.
The islands offer the perfect opportunity for camping, hiking, trekking, kayaking, rock climbing, wildlife watching, cycling, diving, white water rafting, and above all – you can get your peace of mind!
Travel and Accommodation
There are two options for transportation to Tasmania but there are many more available for touring within Tasmania.
Car: You can hire a car in Tasmania for sightseeing
Bus: There are two popular bus services available in Tasmania and they are Tassielink and Redline Tasmania. Merseylink, another bus service provides services to Latrobe and Devonport.
Train: You can book your family in the passenger tourist train, which is being operated by the West Coast Wilderness Railway and runs between Queenstown and Strahan.
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