The island of Tasmania was discovered in 1642 by Abel Tasman, a Dutch navigator. In his honor, the island was called in this way.
The amount of scenery that can be seen on the island are so varied that make it a unique destination, and has mountains, forests, plains and beaches, it is not surprising that more than one third of the state is considered National Reserve.
Tasmania has three places that bring together much of the nature of the island, Hobart, Launceston and Cradle Mountain National Park-Lake St.Clair.
Hobart is the capital of Tasmania and the second oldest city in Australia after Sydney. Your geographical location may be considered as chosen by the gods, and is facing the sea, lies on the banks of the River Derwent, taking in the horizon to the top of Mount Wellington is 1,270 meters high.
Luanceston is the third oldest city in Australia and second largest in Tasmania after Hobart. Known as the garden city by the large number of parks and gardens you have. Visit the Niagara Gorge is a must in this city of Tasmania.
Declared a World Heritage Site, National Park Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair is the best known of Tasmania. The landscape set with peaks and lakes make it one of the most spectacular natural sites in Australia. Lake St. Clair is the deepest glacial lake in the southern hemisphere.
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