2016/17 - APT Tasmania

APT-Tasmania-A$-1617

Tasmania Tours, Hobart, Richmond, Launceson, Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur,

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8 www.aptouring.com.au Tasmania an island of possibilities 8 World Heritage-Listed Areas Tasmania's far-flung isolation has kept its untamed wilderness in pristine condition, making it home to some of Australia's most treasured World Heritage-listed sites, including Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. With icy streams cascading from rugged mountains and disarmingly beautiful lakes, as well as flora and fauna like nowhere else on Earth – it's easy to see why Tasmania is considered one of the last true wilderness regions in the world. Heritage & History Known as Van Diemen's Land until 1856, Tasmania's diverse history is on display across the island. The convict past remains a fundamental part of the Tasmanian story. Visit the ruins of the state's oldest penal colony, Sarah Island. Immerse yourself in the convict settlement of Port Arthur. Explore the 19th-century pioneer farm of Woolmers Estate. These places provide remarkable insight into the cultural landscape and the lives of some of Australia's earliest settlers. East Coast Treasures Famed for the pristine beauty perfectly captured in the azure bays, white sandy beaches and glowing pink granite mountains of Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania's east coast also presents a tempting array of island flavours. Encounter the state's unique wildlife at East Coast Natureworld, where you'll wander among the wombats and meet the increasingly rare icon, the Tasmanian devil, while exploring the expansive natural parkland. Main image: experience the legend of Port Arthur

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