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Geography:
Across the Bass strait from Victoria lies the
island state of Tasmania. There are 55 adjacent island mostly lying
in the Bass strait and 900 miles of coastline. The chief peaks are
Cradle mountain, the Frenchman's Cap and Ben Lomond. Rivers include
the Derwent, Huon, Arthur and Tamar. The terrain is extremely rugged
so that most of the population live near the coastal rivers , particularly
the Derwent, Tamar and Mersey. |
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Attractions: This is an adventure paradise
with 19 national parks to choose from. Amongst other things,
Tasmania provides opportunities for rock climbing, abseiling, caving,
mountain biking, cycling, hang gliding, jet boating, kayaking, canoeing,
white water rafting, surfing and lots of other outdoor sports and
pastimes. This state is also a paradise for walkers and hikers of
all sorts who can choose from many and varied types of terrain from rain
forest to coastal paths. Add to this great historical sites, fine wines, good food and healthy fresh air lifestyle and it becomes clear why so many visitors flock to Tasmania every year. The capital of Tasmania is Hobart, a city with a long history (est. 1803 as a penal colony) which is a great place to stay and use as a base for exploring the island. |
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