Tasmania is separated from the southeast coast of Australia by the Bass Strait. Tasmania has a population of approximately 500,000 people, and almost half of its geographical area is deemed National parkland, World Heritage sites, and conservation areas.
Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart, is situated on the south east side of Tasmania [Wikipedia:Tasmania(Australia)].
Tasmania has many sites of interest – Port Arthur’s convict settlement, Salamanca Market (Hobart), The Gorge (Launceston) – as well as a popular destination for hiking, owing to the diverse terrain.
The temperature tends to be a few degrees cooler than Victoria, and the eastern coast is often warmer than the western.
Find out about information specific to Hobart, such as the public transport system; places to see; what is on offer in terms of food and drink; and where the best areas are for shopping.
For holiday spots and travel outside of the city, find out about the regions in Tasmania that might be worth-while visiting.