What makes Tasmania unique?
Tasmania is only accessible from the mainland by sea or air. This isolation has helped preserve its wilderness, resulting in around 20 per cent of the state being World Heritage-listed. Tasmania attracts tourists from around the world for outdoor activities such as bushwalking, kayaking and climbing in its stunning environment. Tasmania is also known for its arts culture and gourmet delights such as dairy products, smoked salmon and wine. Hobart is a modern city with a vibrant market and restaurant scene. It is proud of its colonial heritage. Battery Point is the city’s historical heart, with 90 buildings around the city well preserved and classified by the National Trust. Launceston is the second-largest city in Tasmania and the base for the ski fields at Ben Lomond National Park and Mount Mawson. Institutions and their campuses can be found in Hobart, Launceston, Beaconsfield and other large regional towns. The south-east coast has flavoursome fruits, scrumptious salmon and wonderful
