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Exploring Tasmania

Part, and yet not a part, of Australia, Tasmania’s
distinctive landscape, climate and culture are largely
due to its 300-km (185-mile) distance from the
mainland. The isolation has left a legacy of unique flora
and fauna, fresh air, an abundance of water and a
relaxed lifestyle. More than 27 per cent of Tasmania’s
land surface is given over to agriculture, with the
emphasis on wine and fine foods. The state also benefits
from vast expanses of open space, since approximately
40 per cent of Tasmanians live in the capital, Hobart. Nelson Falls in Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers
Tasmania, therefore, offers the perfect opportunity National Park
for a relaxing holiday in tranquil surroundings.
Three
Hummock
Island
Hunter
Island
WOOLNORTH
STANLEY
Smithton
Wynyard
Marrawah Trowutta
Arth th t ur BURNIE Penguin
DEVONPORT
Temma
Gunns Plains
Sandy Waratah Sheffield
Cape
Savage River
Cradle Valley
Corinna Liena
Pieman River
State Reserve CRADLE
Rosebery
MOUNTAIN
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Zeehan LAKE ST CLAIR Walls of
NATIONAL Jerusalem
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Southern PA National
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PARK
Park
Ocean Queenstown Lake St Clair
Strahan
Yachts in Constitution Dock, Hobart Derwent Bridge
MACQUARIE
HARBOUR Derwent
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rw
FRANKLIN-
King Island GORDON
Cape Wickham WILD RIVERS
PA
P
Egg Lagoon NATIONAL PARK
0 km 15 Lake
Gordon
0 miles 15 Yambacoona
Strathgordon
KING
ISLAND Lake Pedder
South West
Naracoopa
National
Currie Park
Key
Grassy Major road
Minor road
Scenic route
Stokes Point
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