Down Under Down Under
Tasmania shines in its isolation, is covered with the most beautiful National Parks and assigned with unique wildlife. The island named after Abel Tasman - once the dumping ground for British prisoners - where you'll be greeted with cultural festivals and farmers markets is a surprising piece of wild Australia.
Capital Hobart
Start your visit with Mount Wellington or 'kunanyi' for a breathtaking view of all the beauty the old port city has to offer. Experience the finish of the infamous Sydney to Hobert at Christmas, the Falls Festival during New Year's Eve and Mona's Festival of Art in January. Wander mona, the subversive adult Disneyland where themes like sex and death take center stage, visit theTasmanian Museum & Art Gallery for a glimpse into the heritage of Tasmanian Aborigines, browse the Salamance Market for trinkets and fresh fruit, and head to the harbour for sailor stories in old pubs and new craft beer bars.
Most beautiful and remote wasteland in the world
Tasmania's largest National Park is South West,a rugged area in the heart of the Tasmanian wilderness that is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness Heritage Area. The most beautiful and remote wasteland in the world is characterised by wild rivers, meter-high waterfalls, jagged mountain ranges, knotgrass plains and mossy ancient rainforest. Explore this spectacular landscape and the many other National Parks that Tasmania is covered with on land and water. Spot ruthless Tasmanian devils in the dark, observe seals and dolphins in the ocean and enjoy waddling penguins at dusk.Where the world can't find you...
