Welcome Tasmania For Everyone
Cape Grim, North West Tasmania
On a map, Tasmania has the appearance of a jewel hanging around the neck of mainland Australia - an appropriate image for what is Australia's most unique state, a jewel waiting to be discovered and appreciated.
Tasmania has long had the nickname "Apple Isle" due to the large amount of fruit grown there, but there is far more to Tasmania than just fruit trees. Wherever you go in Tasmania, you are never far from water and mountains - it has more than 1,000 mountain peaks, making it a climber's and bushwalker's paradise. More than 40 per cent of the island is protected as national parks and reserves, which are home to some of the world's rarest animals.
Tasmania was the first Australian state to be settled by Europeans after New South Wales, and as such is home to a wealth of World Heritage Listed convict era buildings and relics and to Australia's finest collection of intact Georgian villages.
The temperate summer climate makes the island of Tasmania especially attractive to visitors from the hotter states of the mainland. Whilst basically Australian in character, the Tasmanian countryside is refreshingly different from the mainland, including the southern parts of Victoria that are just 240 kilometres away across Bass Strait.
Distances from town to town in Tasmania are generally less than those of the mainland states, so no place is too far away from another, the roads are good, though often narrow and winding in mountainous areas, and the scenery differs greatly from one part of the island to another.
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Savour The Tastes of Tasmania
The cleanest air and water on the planet, varied landscapes and four distinct seasons all contribute towards Tasmania's bountiful supply of produce. Its rich volcanic soils are perfect for growing premium fruit, the cooler climate produces elegant dry wines and the unspoiled coastline ensures the freshest seafood around.
Its fish and seafood, cheeses, wines, oils, truffles, game, smallgoods, organic fruits and vegetables are of the highest quality and flavour. No wonder Tasmania has such a highly sophisticated local food and wine culture.
