Tasmania
Separated from mainland Australia by the 240 kilometres (150 miles) stretch of water called Bass Strait, Tasmania is a land apart - a place of wild, mountainous and beautiful landscapes; friendly, welcoming people; temperate climate; quality wines and food; a spirited history; and a creative arts community - all wrapped up in a relaxed lifestyle.
More than 40 percent of the island is protected as World Heritage Area, national parks and state and marine reserves. In 2004, it was ranked third in the world for stewardship of its environment by National Geographic Traveler magazine's Sustainable Tourism Initiative.
Experience the wild and dramatic counrtyside when you visit Tasmania's best known tourist attraction, the World Heritage area of Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair.
Hobart, Tasmania's capital city, is a cosmopolitan hub to either take off into the wilderness, enjoy Hobart's best known beers, Cascade at the brewery at the foot fo nearby Mount Wellington, or on a saturday find treasures and bargains at the famous Salamanca Markets.
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