Tasmania is an island of about 64,000 square kilometres and lies 240 kilometres south-east of the Australian coast and is the country´s smallest state.  It only has a population of half a million and almost half the island is covered in forest.

The biggest attraction of Tasmania is its enormous, unpopulated space, the majority of which is protected as natural wilderness. It is possible to even fish for a few days and not see the presence of a single person. This also means that it is much easier to spot eagles soaring overhead or some fish which, due to their paw-like fins and special gills, can go on land. You can also encounter a number of marsupials including wombats and Tasmanian devils.

There are small villages scattered all over Tasmania where you can still often see the homes of the original British settlers. In the peace and quiet that reigns here you can very quickly forget about the hustle and bustle of normal life.

The easiest way to get to Tasmania is to take the ‘ Spirit of Tasmania´ ferry which travels between the island and Melbourne all day and night.

Cradle Mountain and St Claire´s Lake National Park
The most famous of Tasmania´s wilderness areas. Here you can find lakes, extensive heath land, mountain views and excellent mountain trails. You can also come across wallabies, spiny anteaters and wombats.  Both Australian and foreign tourists come to the Cradle Mountain and St Clare´s Lake National Park which also has the deepest lake in Australia.

Tasmanian Devil
It looks a bit like a badger with black or dark brown colouring and white crescent-like markings on its stomach and lives only in Tasmania. Its name derives from both its howl and the fact that it is very aggressive and will not run away even from animals which are much stronger than itself.

Devonport
Is a town on the banks of the river Mersey. Famous for its beautiful white lighthouse and local handicrafts.