Tasmania
Tasmania is Australia's only island state and is separated from the mainland by Bass Strait. Hobart is the state capital
Bay of Fires
Tasmania's 29-kilometre ribbon of sea, surf and sand that is the Bay of Fires is renowned for its island beach culture, cosy cottages and nature walks.
Tasmania's 29-kilometre ribbon of sea, surf and sand that is the Bay of Fires is renowned for its island beach culture, cosy cottages and nature walks.
Cradle Mountain
Tasmania's best known wilderness destination
Tasmania's best known wilderness destination
Freycinet
Wilderness, water and walking tracks. Popular national park on the eastern coast of Tasmania halfway between Launceston and Hobart.
Wilderness, water and walking tracks. Popular national park on the eastern coast of Tasmania halfway between Launceston and Hobart.
The Ghosts of Port Arthur
With its history of harshness, hardship and death, it is no wonder that the grounds and ruins of the Port Arthur convict penitentiary are believed - or at least rumored - to have its ghosts.
With its history of harshness, hardship and death, it is no wonder that the grounds and ruins of the Port Arthur convict penitentiary are believed - or at least rumored - to have its ghosts.
Hobart
From your About.com Guide, this southern capital city is not only a gateway to Tasmania's many attractions but a unique destination in its own right as well.
From your About.com Guide, this southern capital city is not only a gateway to Tasmania's many attractions but a unique destination in its own right as well.
Lake St Clair
Australia's deepest freshwater lake in Tasmania's best known national park
Australia's deepest freshwater lake in Tasmania's best known national park
Launceston
Australia's third oldest city and a popular gateway to the heartland of Tasmania, including Cradle Mountain
Australia's third oldest city and a popular gateway to the heartland of Tasmania, including Cradle Mountain
Overland Track
Australia's best known walking track. From Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair in Tasmania
Australia's best known walking track. From Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair in Tasmania
Pictures: Images of Tasmania
Images of Australia's island state, from Hobart in the south to Launceston in the north, through wilderness and national parks.
Images of Australia's island state, from Hobart in the south to Launceston in the north, through wilderness and national parks.
Port Arthur: Historic Convict Settlement
Tasmania's convict settlement at Port Arthur has a bloodied past.
Tasmania's convict settlement at Port Arthur has a bloodied past.
Port Arthur Photo Gallery
The ruins of the Port Arthur convict penitentiary, less than two hours' drive from Hobart, are a most popular daytrip destination from the Tasmanian capital.
The ruins of the Port Arthur convict penitentiary, less than two hours' drive from Hobart, are a most popular daytrip destination from the Tasmanian capital.
Richmond
Tasmania's historic Richmond town is a daytrip destination northeast of Hobart.
Tasmania's historic Richmond town is a daytrip destination northeast of Hobart.
Richmond Photo Gallery
Within half an hour's drive from Hobart, you'll find the historic town of Richmond which looks to have been preserved in time from its colonial past.
Within half an hour's drive from Hobart, you'll find the historic town of Richmond which looks to have been preserved in time from its colonial past.
Sarah Island
Sarah Island Historic Site in western Tasmania operated from 1822 to 1833 as Tasmania's oldest convict settlement.
Sarah Island Historic Site in western Tasmania operated from 1822 to 1833 as Tasmania's oldest convict settlement.
Tasmania: Australia's Island State
Tasmania is Australia's only island state located in Australia's southeast across Bass Strait from Victoria.
Tasmania is Australia's only island state located in Australia's southeast across Bass Strait from Victoria.
Tasmania in 10 Days
Two Australian writers traipse through the Apple Isle and tell us their tales of thrills and trepidation
Two Australian writers traipse through the Apple Isle and tell us their tales of thrills and trepidation
Tasmanian Wilderness
The Tasmanian Wilderness is one of the largest remaining temperate rainforests in the world. Comprising a fifth of the state of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Wilderness is a World Heritage area.
The Tasmanian Wilderness is one of the largest remaining temperate rainforests in the world. Comprising a fifth of the state of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Wilderness is a World Heritage area.
Eaglehawk Dive Centre
On the Tasman Peninsula at Eaglehawk Neck. Overlooking Pirates Bay.
On the Tasman Peninsula at Eaglehawk Neck. Overlooking Pirates Bay.
Launceston Lakes Trout Fishery
Fishing, boats for hire. Twenty minutes from central Launceston.
Fishing, boats for hire. Twenty minutes from central Launceston.
Tasmania's National Parks
Your guide to Cradle Mountain, Freycinet and other national parks.
Your guide to Cradle Mountain, Freycinet and other national parks.