Tasmania is a travel magnet for tourists coming from international destinations as well as for domestic tourism. It is totally different from the rest of Australia with a colder climate, mountainous regions, magnificent old growth forests and some of the best wilderness regions anywhere in the world. The coastline is wild, rugged and windswept and the entire island is filled with a myriad tourist attractions. Tasmania was among the first places where Europeans settled in Australia and the original colony was a brutal penal colony situated at Port Arthur in the south. The two main cities on the island are Hobart in the south of the state and Launceston in the north. Hobart is the larger of the two and is the capital. Tasmania can be accessed by air from the mainland with flights into both Launceston and Hobart from many mainland destinations. A vehicular ferry operated across Bass Straight in the north and terminates in Devenport so you can bring your own car or campervan to Tasmania from the mainland.

There are many world class tourist destinations in Tasmania. These are both natural and historic. The natural attractions here are legend. Places like Cradle Mountain, the Walls of Jerusalem National Park and the south west wilderness regions that include the Gordon and Franklin river system, and some of the magnificent old growth forest provide absolutely spectacular scenery and breath taking surroundings. The recently discovered, two tallest trees in the world are swamp gums and are both in Tasmania. Historically, you are constantly reminded of Tasmania's convict past wherever you go. Stone bridges and houses built by early artisans are still common around the countryside. At Port Arthur, the ruins of the original colony are preserved and are a popular tourist destination. In Hobart, the constitution docks and Salamanca Place provide continual reminders of the past through the original docks and buildings that were constructed in the early days.

The east and north coast of Tasmania are picturesque to say the least. Magnificent coastal scenery coupled with quaint fishing villages and beautiful farmlands makes a landscape the will be the joy of any Traveller.Tasmania Accommodation can be found in the main cities and also throught the country and coastal regions. The state is famous for its bed and breakfast network and hotels, apartments and resorts are also common. Some of the luxury resorts here are second to none. Local produce which includes seafoods, dairy, sheep and beef lead the Australian export markets and local restaurants and cafes server some of the best food in Australia. Tasmania is a gourmet travelers paradise.

If you are planning a trip to Tasmania, You need to allow yourself at least a week to see all the magnificent beauty spots that you have heard so much about and an Tasmanian organised tour or a campervan or motorhome holiday are two of the best ways to enjoy your holiday in Tasmania.

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