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Tasmania
an island of possibilities
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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
