Tasmania

1. Tasmania By IfraimAttia

2. Tasmania is the mandate of the Australian island. Located 240 km south of the eastern part of the continent. The state has a population of about 492.7 resident (ABS, March 2007) and swallow an area of about 68 332 square kilometers. The state capital, Hobart is a city located in the southeastern part of the state. Erected on the city of Hobart second colony on the level of Australia by Britons colonists in 1803. The island named after discoverer the Dutch Apple Tasman. Learn Tasmania beautiful nature, which led the state government to transfer 7 of the territory of the state to the natural reserves. Tasmania as well as renowned tourism, especially by the elderly away from the congestion and noise places.

3. 1-The Henry Jones Art Hotel - Location: Inner Hobart : - 5 Stars Address:25 Hunter Street, Hobart TAS 7000, Hobart, Standing on Hobart's waterfront, a row of historic warehouses dating back from the early 1820's and a former IXL jam factory have been transformed into an enthralling first-class hotel, dedicated to showcasing the work of Tasmania's finest visual and performing artists. Designed by award-winning architects, the hotel is itself a work of art. Guests will be fascinated by the unexpected combination of the antique and the ultra modern of the Henry Jones Art Hotel.

4. 2-Cradle Mountain Lodge: - Location: Cradle Mountain National Park : - 5 stars Address: 4038 Cradle Mountain Road, Cradle Mountain TAS 7306, Cradle Mountain, Price From:$254 Cradle Mountain Lodge is a unique wilderness experience, set right on the edge of the spectacular World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, just 2 hours drive from Launceston and 1.25 hours from Devonport. This superb escape showcases the best Tasmania has to offer, with warm hospitality, sensational local food and wine, breathtaking scenery and magnificent wilderness surrounds. Around the Lodge, there are more than 20 walking trails that suit every fitness level. Discover animal and plant varieties found nowhere else on earth. You can trek mountains, take to trails on horseback, mountain bike or learn to fly-fish - just some of the many activities on offer. Set discreetly within this wilderness setting, there are 90 private timber cabins, offering 4 grades of accommodation. Each provides every comfort you could need, some with spa baths.

5. 3-Tranquilles Bed & Breakfast Port Sorell: - Location: TAS: - 4.5 stars Address:9 Gumbowie Drive, Port Sorell, TAS 7307, Australia, Port Sorell, TAS Tranquilles 4.5 star luxury spa B&B and deluxe guesthouse offers a unique blend of elegance, indulgence, pampering and relaxation. Our property offers three beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms (two with double spas), an art gallery and lounge area with log fire plus an inviting conservatory overlooking the walled courtyard. All this is set amongst more than two acres of sweeping romantic gardens. Port Sorell in north-west Tasmania is within an easy 15 minute drive of Devonport, the Spirit of Tasmania terminal or the Devonport airport, and just over an hour from Launceston. This area is renowned for its golden beaches, many and varied walking tracks, magnificent views, a range of water sports and easy access to the flora and fauna inhabiting the Narawntapu National Park. Tranquilles is in a perfect location to unpack once, then explore the many highlights of Tasmania’s lovely north and north-west regions, such as Cradle Mountain, Stanley, Tamar Wine Route, etc. Dinner, bed and breakfast packages are always available for our guests (subject to prior notification). All of our meals concentrate on offering the very best of fresh Tasmanian produce, lovingly prepared to your individual requirements. We are a fully licensed establishment, with quality collections of Tasmanian and mainland wines. Visitors arrive at Tranquilles as guests, and leave as friends. 4-The Islington Hotel: - Location: Inner Hobart:- 5 stars Address:321 Davey Street, Hobart TAS 7000, Hobart, Built in 1847 The Islington Hotel is a fine example of Regency architecture restored to showcase its original glory and updated to include luxuries and amenities for the discerning traveler. It is nestled amid established gardens with stunning views of Mount Wellington and has 11 rooms each with a distinctive character. The Islington was listed in the Top 101 Best Hotels of the World in Tatler Magazine, 2007.

6. 5- Freycinet Lodge Coles Bay: - Location: Coles Bay:- 4 stars Address: Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay, TASPrice From: $332 Uniquely located within the Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Lodge is just 2.5 hours drive from Launceston or Hobart. Immerse yourself in a wide range of experiences including beachcombing, snorkeling, and walks to spectacular coastal outlooks, cruising around the Peninsula or enjoying freshly shucked oysters at a local farm. Excursions we can arrange for you include 4WD trips to Cape Troutville and guided walks on the Peninsula - taking in the world famous Wineglass Bay Sleepy Bay, the Friendly Beaches, Hazards Beach or Mt Amos. Freycinet Lodge comprises 60 modern cabins spread amongst extensive bush surrounds and adjacent to beaches and rockeries. The main Lodge building is extremely comfortable with lounge areas, open fire places, extensive outdoor decking overlooking Coles Bay, guests bar and television lounge featuring games, plasma screen TV, DVD player and Internet kiosk. A showcase environmental tourism development, which has successfully integrated comfortable cabin accommodation with the environment . The Lodge has been thoughtfully created inside Freycinet National Park in harmony with the natural beauty of its surroundings. Just 2 hours pleasant drive either south along the Midlands Highway from Launceston to Campbell Town then via Lake Leake or north from Hobart along the spectacular Tasman Highway.

7. 6-Peppers Calstock: - Location: Launceston Area:- 4.5 stars Address:Highland Lakes Road, Deloraine TAS 7304, Deloraine, Situated 45 minutes from Launceston, in the lush green valley’s surrounding Deloraine in Tasmania's North West, Peppers Calstock is an elegant example of boutique luxury accommodation. This 19th century Georgian mansion features early Victorian furnishings, complimenting the grand style of this historic retreat. Formal gardens surround the house creating a tranquil atmosphere while the wide veranda offers spectacular views of Deloraine. Take a gourmet picnic and explore the 200 acres of the estate grounds or venture further afield to discover local towns, wineries and the natural wonders of the Cradle Mountain valley. As one of Tasmania's oldest Manors, Peppers Calstock Deloraine offers comfortable, refined accommodation. Indulge in the very best the northwest region has to offer. 7- Meredith House Hotel Swansea: - Location: Swansea:- 4 stars Address: 15 Noyes Street, Swansea, TAS 7190, Australia, Swansea, TAS Price From: $170 Winner of the People’s Choice category at the 2006 Tasmanian Tourism Awards . Meredith House sits on a hill overlooking the historic coastal town of Swansea. Built in 1853, the house mixes old world charm with modern day conveniences and great service. There are seven ensuite rooms in the main house, one with spa, and four mews-style studio rooms adjoining the property, 3 of these have spa baths. Other amenities include a comfortable guest lounge with real wood fire, landscaped garden with barbecue area and guest laundry facilities.

8. 8-Country Club Hotel Launceston: - Location: Launceston Area :- 4 stars Address: Country Clubs Avenue Prospect Ave, Launceston, TAS Price From:$163 Located minutes from Launceston's CBD, Country Club Tasmania is perfectly positioned to soak up the beauty of Tasmania. We offer the best in dining, luxury accommodation, relaxation and recreational facilities to visitors and locals alike. The first-class accommodation at Country Club Tasmania offers an exceptional range of choice from 4.5 to 5-star quality, including the beautifully appointed manor suites and deluxe rooms. We are also Launceston's only accommodation to provide 5 star accommodation. All guests have access to the full selection of the Country Club's many recreational facilities and activities, including championship 18-hole golf course, health club with pool, spa and sauna; squash and tennis; horse riding and trout fishing. With five restaurants and four bars, Country Club Tasmania offers an impressive range of dining and entertainment options. Experience the best in fine dining at our signature à la carte restaurant, the award-winning Terrace Restaurant. Country Club Tasmania is the complete Tasmanian holiday package ¿ superior accommodation, outstanding facilities, great dining and entertainment, a wide variety of activities with all the attractions of Launceston and northern Tasmania close by.

9. 1-Museum of Old and New Art The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is an art museum located within the Morella winery on the Berried ale peninsula in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is the largest privately funded museum in Australia. The museum presents antiquities, modern and contemporary art from the David Walsh collection. Walsh has described the museum as a "subversive adult Disneyland.

10. 2-West Coast Wilderness Railway The West Coast Wilderness Railway, Tasmania is a reconstruction of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company railway between Queenstown and Regatta Point. Having struggled with falling passenger numbers, the railway ceased operation in April 2013. Owned by the Tasmanian Government, expressions of interest are sought to see the mothballed railway operating once again as a tourist attraction with an operator to be awarded a lease in November 2013. While passenger bookings are not being taken, some paid staff are engaged in heavy maintenance in preparedness for future operations. In further recognition of the railway's importance as former tourist icon, the Government has offered to underwrite operations up to $1.5 million a year for four years. The trip takes approximately one hour and has remarkable views and is also world famous for its engineering.

11. 3-Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) is a museum located in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Established in 1891, the Queen Victoria has a strong reputation for its excellent collection, which includes fine exhibitions of colonial art, contemporary craft and design, Tasmanian history and natural sciences, specifically a zoology collection. There is also a special exhibition of a full Chinese temple that was used by 19th-century Chinese tin miners, a working planetarium, and displays related to Launceston's industrial environment and railway workshops. The museum also houses the Victoria Cross awarded to Lewis McGee.

12. 4-The Cascades Female Factory The Cascades Female Factory, a former Australian workhouse for female convicts in the penal colony of Van Diemen's Land, is located in Hobart, Tasmania. Operational between 1828 and 1856, the factory is now one of the 11 sites that collectively comprise the Australian Convict Sites, listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. 5- Richmond Bridge (Tasmania) The Richmond Bridge is a heritage listed arch bridge located on the B31 ("Convict Trail") in Richmond, 25 kilometers (15.5 mi) north of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia. It is the oldest bridge still in use in Australia.

13. 6- Richmond Gaol The Richmond Gaol is a convict era building and tourist attraction in Richmond, Tasmania, and is the oldest intact gaol in Australia. Building of the gaol commenced in 1825, and predates the establishment of the penal colony at Port Arthur in 1833. One of the tasks completed by the convicts who were held at Richmond Gaol was the construction of Richmond Bridge. Most of the gaol buildings have not been changed since convict times. They include an example of a female solitary confinement cell, measuring 2 by 1meters.

14. 7- Coal Mines Historic Site Coal Mines Historic Site was, for a period of 15 years (1833–48), a convict probation station and the site of Tasmania's (then Van Diemen's Land's) first operational coal mine, "serving as a place of punishment for the 'worst class' of convicts from Port Arthur". It is now the site of a collection of ruins and landscape modifications located amongst bush land facing onto the Tasman Peninsula's Little Norfolk Bay, being ruins and landscape modifications of such cultural significance to Australia and to the World that the site has been formally inscribed onto both the Australian National Heritage List. and UNESCO's World Heritage list.

15. sites 1-GUIDE FALLS Located at West Ridgley about 19km south of Burnie, Guide Falls is the most accessible waterfall in the Burnie hinterland. There are two picnic areas and walking tracks to enjoy. The falls have water year round but are most spectacular in winter and spring.

16. 2-Montezuma Falls Montezuma Falls are located on a minor tributary to Lake Pieman, north-east of Zeehan, on West Coast Tasmania, Australia. In historical context - on the route of the former North East Dundas Tramway not far from the old mining town of Williamsford at the foot of Mount Read. With a fall of 104 Metres, the falls are considered to be one of the highest in Tasmania, which can only be reached by four-wheel drive or hike.

17. 3-Douglas-Apsleyis a national park on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia, 149 km northeast of Hobart, and a few kilometers north of Bicheno. It is one of Tasmania's newer National Parks, having been declared on 27 December 1989.

18. 4-South Bruny National Parkis located on Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia, about 50 km south of Hobart. South Bruny National Park comprises towering cliffs, remote beaches, heathland and lush temperate rainforest landscapes. It features muttonbird rookeries, gardens of kelp seaweed and the historic remains of old whaling stations. The park has several walking tracks including the easy walk to the remains of the old whaling station at Grass Point, and the more demanding Labillardiere Peninsula circuit. there are safe, sheltered areas for swimming at Adventure Bay and Jetty Beach, while Cloudy Bay is a popular location for experienced surfers. the popularity of South Bruny National Park as a tourist destination is enhanced by its abundant birdlife, coastal heathland and its prominent place in the history of Tasmania.

19. 5-tasmanian wilderness : - The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area is a World Heritage Site in Tasmania, Australia. The area is one of the largest conservation areas in Australia, covering 15,800 km², or almost 20% of Tasmania after extensions in 1989 and 2013.] It constitutes one of the last expanses of temperate wilderness in the world, and includes the South West Wilderness. The Tasmanian Wilderness, a network of parks and reserves with steep gorges, underwent severe glaciations. Human remains dating back more than 20,000 years have been found in limestone caves in the area.

20. 6-Tasmania Zoo: - Riverside, Launceston, Tasmania , Australia Tasmania Zoo is a zoo located in Launceston, in the Australian state of Tasmania. Situated on 900 acres (360 ha) of old growth native bush land, it is home to the state's largest collection of native and exotic animals. Exhibits include Tasmanian Devils, wombats, quolls, emus, koalas, kangaroos, deer, reptiles and monkeys, along with a collection of 80 bird species. Conservation work carried out by the zoo includes a breeding program for Tasmanian Devils.

21. 7-Cataract Gorge Reserve: - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia The endless torrent of freshwater tumbling through Launceston's Cataract Gorge is the reason the city was founded 200 years ago. Today it's the most visited tourist attraction in Tasmania - the cities own piece of wilderness only 15 minutes walk from the city centre. The Gorge has easy and more strenuous walking trails, the world’s longest single-span chairlift, an historic hydro-electric station, swimming pool, restaurant and cafe. Watch the people stroll among the park-like gardens, stroll across the suspension bridge and share your lunch with the peacocks.

22. 1-Full Day Tasman Island Cruises Tour :- Hobart : - 195$ Take a Full Day Tour from Hobart and spend a day on the Tasman Peninsula including return guided bus tour, 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise, morning tea and lunch. Tours depart from the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre at 7.45am daily. This is situated on Hobart's waterfront on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge. Guests return to Hobart by 6.00pm with Hobart hotel drop-off available.

23. 2-Jet Boat & Huon Pine Forest Combo Tour for 2 :- 198$ Devonport and North-West TAS Take an exhilarating Jet Boat ride from Strahan for a breathtaking perspective of Macquarie Harbour and then see the steep, rainforested gorges of the King River, with spectacular cuttings and bridges of the Abt Railway formation. Disembark at Lower Landing, about 8 km upstream, for a short trip aboard a 4WD vehicle, ascending from the valley floor to the Teepookana Plateau. On an elevated walkway you will meander through a stand of mature Huon Pines, some of which are approaching 2000 years of age. Evidence shows this area has been a habitat for uon Pines since the last Ice Age, 12,000 years ago.

24. 3-Full Day Bruny Island Cruise & Tour: - Hobart :-195$ Join Bruny Island Cruises, winner of Australia's Best Tourist Attraction 2012, and travel on the Full Day Tour from Hobart to Bruny Island. Your day includes a return guided bus tour, three hour cruise, morning tea and lunch. Tours depart daily from the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre at 8.00am . This is situated on Hobart's waterfront on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge . Guests return to Hobart by 5.30pm with CBD hotel drop-off available.

25. 4- Full Day Derwent River Cruise:- Hobart :-300$ :- 8 hours This full day cruise is a magnificent way to absorb the beauty of the Derwent River! Depending on the weather, this 8-hour yacht charter will take you to the end of the Derwent River and out into Storm Bay or the more sheltered waters of D'entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island. The return trip will see you following the Sydney to Hobart yacht race route, crossing the finishing line before berthing at King's Pier Marina.

26. The music of Australia is the music produced in the area of, on the subject of, or by the people of modern Australia, including its preceding Indigenous and colonial societies. Indigenous Australian music is a part of the unique heritage of a 40,000–60,000 year history which produced the iconic didgeridoo. Contemporary fusions of Indigenous and Western styles (exemplified in the works of No Fixed Address, Yothu, Yindi, Christine Anu and Geoffrey, Gurrumul, Yunupingu) mark distinctly Australian contributions to world music. During its early western history, Australia was a collection of British colonies, and Australian folk music and bush ballads such as Waltzing Matilda were heavily influenced by Anglo-Celtic traditions, while classical forms were derived from those of Europe. Contemporary Australian music ranges across a broad spectrum with trends often concurrent with those of the US, the UK, and similar nations – notably in the Australian rock and Australian country music genres. Tastes have diversified along with post-World War II multicultural immigration to Australia.

27. Notable Australian musicians include: the opera singers Dame Nellie Melba and Dame Joan Sutherland; country music stars Slim Dusty (Australia's biggest selling domestic artist) and John Williamson; solo artists John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, Missy Higgins, Kylie Minogue, Gotye and Tina Arena, Pub rock band Cold Chisel, folk-rocker Paul Kelly; Dance groups The Avalanches and Cut Copy; jazz guitarist Tommy Emmanuel; pioneer rocker Johnny O'Keefe, global folk-rock band The Seekers, global rock and pop bands Men At Work, The Easy Beats, Air Supply, Crowded House, AC/DC, INXS, Little River Band, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Midnight Oil, Dragon, Silver chair, Youth Group, You Am I and Powder finger; Pendulum, Pop Rock duo Savage Garden and alternative music stars the John Butler Trio, Xavier Rudd, Wolf mother, Tame Impala and The Vines. Other popular artists and groups include The Choirboys, Chantoozies, Saint Jude, Cheetah, Sharon O'Neill, Delta Goodrem, Marc Williams, Peter Andre, Goanna, Australian Crawl, Rose Tattoo, Colleen Hewett, Keith Urban, The Angels, Ted Mullry Gang, Hush, The Mixtures, Helen Reddy, and Diana Trask.

28. Tasmanian Aboriginal Art and Culture Shell Necklace Making One of the major cultural art forms still practiced is shell necklace making. This is a delicate and laborious traditional custom that is recognized nationally and internationally. Tasmanian Aboriginal women have been collecting Maireener shells for thousands of years and making them into gleaming necklaces and bracelets. This practice continues by Aboriginal women whose families survived on the Furneaux Islands, handed down by elder women to maintain an important link with traditional lifestyle.

29. Basket Making Basket making is another traditional craft which has been carried through into contemporary art. Baskets had many uses, including carrying food, women's and men's tools, shells, ochre, and eating utensils. Basket-like carriers were made from plant materials, kelp, or animal skin. The kelp baskets or carriers were used mainly to carry water and as drinking vessels. Plants were carefully selected to produce strong, thin, narrow strips of fibre of suitable length for basket making. Painting Aboriginal artists in Tasmania draw on themes and images from their culture, country and experience to create new forms of expression.

30. Wood Crafts Tasmanian Aboriginal men continue to make spears and waddies from native hardwoods, using skills handed down from their fathers and uncles. Traditional slap sticks are still made and colored with ochre by both men and women. Ochre Ochre is an important cultural resource for the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. Traditionally, Aboriginal women had the exclusive role of obtaining ochre. Today, many Tasmanian Aboriginal men continue to respect the traditional cultural custom by obtaining ochre from women only. Tasmanian ochre ranges in color from white through yellow to red. It has many uses, including ceremonial body marking, coloring wood craft products, tie-dyeing and various other uses in crafts and arts. Tasmanian Aborigines consider ochre to be a special cultural resource.

31. During winter the temperate drops significantly sometimes to near freezing point and warmer clothing is required. Jeans/slacks, a warm sweater and coat are highly recommended, along with an umbrella in case of showers. Tasmania experiences warm summers and lightweight casual clothing such as shorts and t-shirts are usually worn during these months. Smart casual wear is appropriate for restaurant dining and attending night time events. Swimwear is a must during the summer as Tasmania has many secluded bays and beaches that are safe for swimming. Remember to wear comfortable shoes/boots when trekking or walking through parks, bush and gardens. Consider wearing a hat, long-sleeved clothing, and remember the insect repellent. Particular care needs to be taken also if heading to the ski fields, layered and water-resistant clothing, gloves, hat, wool/moisture-absorbent socks, an extra set of clothes, sunscreen and lip protection is essential, along with goggles/sunglasses. Don't forget the sunscreen! Although Tasmania is cooler than other parts of Australia, it is still extremely important to provide protection from the sun, especially during summer. Even when it is cloudy there is still potential to get burnt.

32. Most Tasmanians are Australian-born, or had at least one parent born in Australia. The figures from the 2006 Census show the origins of migrants and those born here. And they show that overwhelmingly Tasmanians came from Britain and, to a much lesser extent, from the rest of Europe. 1- English: - Of the half million residents of Tasmania, recent migrants and those who are descended through generations in the State, the vast majority - in the hundreds of thousands - trace their roots back to England. 2-Irish: - Through the 1800s more than thirty percent of all migrants to Tasmania were from Ireland. 3-Scottish: - The third largest migrant group in Tasmania are the Scots. They were also numerous among the early settlers in the colony. 4-German:- The Germans are the only non-AngloSaxon-Celtic grouping in Tasmania who number more than ten thousand. 5-Dutch:-The first European to sight the island that would later bear his name was a Dutchman, Abel Tasman.

33. 6- Italian: - Shortly after the 2nd World War a few thousand Italians migrated to Tasmania, mostly to work on the hydro-electric schemes. 7-Chinese: - A few hundred Chinese workers came to Tasmania in the late-1800s to work in the tin mines. 8-Polish: - Some 1,500 Poles came to Tasmania from 1947 to work, along with Germans, Italians and other smaller groups of Europeans, in the construction of the new hydro schemes. 9-Welsh: - The Welsh are another small group in Tasmania. They are hardly identifiable as a separate community and, according to their local Society, those who migrate here seldom return to Wales. 10-New Zealanders: - Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders have moved to Australia over many years. However, only a few thousand have made their home in Tasmania Languages In Tasmania, English was the only language spoken at home by 421,034 people (93.0%) in 2001. The three most common languages spoken at home other than English were Italian, 1,464 (0.3%), German, 1,363 (0.3%) and Chinese Languages, 1,342 (0.3%) .