About Tasmania

Tasmania is Australia’s southern-most, island state. Offering a variety of experiences to suit most lifestyles, this stunning destination was recently voted as Number 1 Island in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, with the best natural attractions, experiences, restaurants, food, people and values - (2006 World’s Best Awards, Travel + Leisure magazine, North America).

Fast facts about Tasmania:

• Population is 497,312
• Main centres are Hobart (the capital city with 209,278 people) Launceston (98,500) Burnie (18,000) and Devonport (25,000)
• Tasmania has one of the world’s 10 best beaches - Wineglass Bay (Outside Magazine - US)
• Is home to the world’s best little town – Strahan (Chicago Tribune)
• Is rated equal third, in the world, for wise land stewardship by National Geographic Traveler Magazine’s Sustainable Tourism Initiative.
• More than 40% of the State is protected wilderness, marine reserve, nature reserve or forest, with most of such environmental significance that it has been granted World Heritage status.
• Tasmania has more than 2000 km of walking tracks and 18 national parks.
• The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area covers 1.38 million hectares.
• Hobart has the nation’s second-lowest rainfall (626 mm or 24 inches) of all Australian capital cities.
• The average summer temperature is a comfortable 21°C (70°F). Winter’s average is 12°C (52° F).

(Source: http://www.discovertasmania.com.au 2006)

 

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Related external web links:

www.discovertasmania.com.au

www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2006/results.cfm?cat=islandsaunzsp