A wilderness tour to Tasmania is enough to exhilarate your sensitivities for years to come. A serene island off the southern shores of Australian mainland, it is surrounded by several other exotic islands like the King and the Flinders islands. Every nook of the culture and architecture radiates the British Heritage. The diverse scenic delight leaves you thinking how a small island can have so much to offer. It is Australia's smallest and the most sparsely populated state.
Geography
Tasmania has some of the finest unscathed wilderness on Earth. Many of Australia's unruffled historical sites are nestled between the numerous mountains, rivers, beaches, bays and sheltered inlets of Tasmania. The remote, unspoiled backwoods are reserves of freshest air, purest water and fertile land. |
| The pristine ambience made it possible for unique flora and fauna to evolve and flourish in this magical island.
The climate is the same temperate climate as enjoyed by other South Australian States. However, Tasmania enjoys four seasons and generally the weather remains cool. There is no specific best time to plan a tour to Tasmania since it's is pleasant throughout the year.
Exploring Tasmania
The laid back, unhurried life of serene villages coexists in symbiosis with the exciting fast pace of the adventure spirited holidaymakers who flock the beautiful island. While the South-east adorns the arid Capital city of Hobart, the north boasts of Lanceton, an easy paced multi-cultured city.
The sleepy, accommodating village inns of the east coast are comforting and rejuvenating. The west coast is a heaven for those who wish to go hiking though the lush green forests of the National park. The Cataract Gorge, Penny royal world, Waverley Woollen Mills and the National Automobile Museum, Lifey Valley Falls etc. in Lanceton; Campbell Town, Ross Bridge of the Midlands; Long sandy beaches, Mt. William National Park, Ansons Bay, Peron Dunes at St. Helens and many more in the east coast; Asbestos Range National Park, Ben Lomond National Park, Freycinet National Park, Flinders Island, each tour destination in Tasmania is revitalizer for the senses. The pristine blue water beaches, granite peaks, lush green pastures and forests all set up a great ambience for escapades like wildlife tours, surfing, diving, sailing, snorkeling, eco tours, bushwalking, hiking, river cruises, jet boating, tall timber forests, camping, white water rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, caving, farm holidays, horse riding, trout and ocean fishing, self drive holidays…. the list is endless. |
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Gourmet's Dream
Tasmania, owing to its lush green pastures, boasts of thriving dairy industry. The Beer Breweries produce the finest beer using the purest fresh water, abundantly available in Tasmania. Tasmania is not only an Adventure Sport Destination but also a gourmet gallery. Kings Island produces the best cheese and you could savour your taste buds with some of the finest gastronomic delicacies all around Tasmania.
Touring Tasmania is truly an invigorating experience. From exhilarating flora and fauna, varied topography to adventurous holiday makers, Tasmania speaks of the Australian spirit in every possible sense.
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