Tasmania - The Holiday Isle

Hobart's most famous resident of recent times is Mary Donaldson, now the Crown Princess of Denmark when she married Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark. Princess Mary actually hails from Taroona which is a small suburb some six miles from Hobart. Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, the second oldest and most southerly city in Australia.
Hobart is located on the south east of the island of Tasmania, on the banks of the River Derwent and is dominated by Mount Wellington which looms above the city.
Like many other Australian capitals Hobart is built on a natural port, which in this case is formed as the Derwent expands and exits to the Tasman Sea. Hobart is a popular tourist destination with a good selection of accommodation and with the introduction of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry route from Sydney, Tasmania is now more accessible than ever.

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Launceston is 120 miles north of Hobart and is situated in (almost English style) rolling countryside at the tip of the Tamar River. This lush city, located at the junction of three rivers including The Tamar, which connects to Bass Straight, has a charming heritage character born out of its well preserved buildings and extensive parks and gardens. Launceston is located on the northern side of the island of Tasmania.
Devonport is Tasmania’s third largest city situated as it is in the centre of the north coast, at the mouth of the Mersey River. During your time in Devonport, perhaps visit the Tasmanian Maritime and Port Museum, or the Don River Railway and Museum, containing a large collection of vintage steam locomotives.

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Port Arthur is located on the wild and beautiful Tasman Peninsula, which is to the south east of the island of Tasmania, 100Km (60 miles) from Hobart. As the Tasmanian Peninsula is almost an island itself it was an obvious location for a maximum security penal settlement. The link to the Tasmanian 'mainland', via Forestier Peninsula, is a narrow 100m isthmus named Eagle Hawk Neck. In the 1800's ferocious guard dogs were chained here just in case any escaped convicts made it this far north. Tasman Peninsula map.
Port Arthur is located on a beautiful natural harbour, which the road caresses on the journey south. This can be explored on a cruise or even by seaplane which operates here.

Cradle Mountain forms the northern end of the wild Cradle Mt - Lake St Clair National Park, itself a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The jagged contours of Cradle Mountain epitomise the feel of a wild landscape, while ancient rainforest and alpine heathlands, buttongrass and stands of colourful deciduous beech provide a range of environments to explore. Icy streams cascading out of rugged mountains, stands of ancient pines mirrored in the still waters of glacial lakes and a wealth of wildlife ensure there is always something to captivate you. The area is one of the most popular natural areas in Tasmania. A visit will reveal why.

Cradle is the starting point for the world-famous Overland Track, a magnificent 6 day walk that will take you through the heart of some of the finest mountain terrain