Explore The Varied Attractions Of Tasmania

Explore The Varied Attractions Of Tasmania

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The timely action and initiative taken by the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage to protect this region has ensured the preservation of arguably the last patch of authentic wilderness.

The drive from Hobart all the way to Strahan (of about 300 kilometres) provides you enough evidence of the tremendous diversity of the place both culturally as well as from the environment perspective. Whether it is a lush rainforest or pure alpine wilderness or the beaches, you will find them all here. The east to west coast beauty is sure to get imprinted on anybodys mind when visiting Tasmania.

Your drive skirts the banks of the Dervent River to stop at New Norfolk, which came into being in 1807. Hamilton is the next destination with its quaint village charm. A detour from New Norfolk takes you to Mount Field National Park and this is just an hours drive. The park covers more than 15,000 hectares and this is where you can see the well-known Russell Falls, and also look up at many of the tallest trees on the globe.

You can then stop at Derwent Bridge for some delicious food and also take the opportunity to visit the Wall where the Wilderness Gallery brilliantly depicts Tasmanias history. You can then cross the Derwent Bridge to get to the awe-inspiring Lake St Clair. This glacial lake truly is a sight to behold, having been scooped out from the land many centuries ago. You have the option of taking the 80 kilometre trek to Cradle Mountain as well.

The next stage is the wonderful drive through the roof of Tasmania into Queensland. You will also be crossing the World Heritage region that begins at Bathurst Harbour and culminates at Cradle Mountain towards the northwest. Queensland brings to the fore the barren mining landscapes and is surely a great contrast to what is in store as you leave for Strahan in the west coast. Here you can get to see lush rainforests and rich greenery all around.

You must take the opportunity to view the sun setting at Ocean Beach and this entails climbing the dunes to get the best view. This is where you can also get to see the many thousands of shearwaters that typically use this place to breed during the summer.

Other attractions on this Tasmanian drive include the Wilderness Railway that winds through 35 kilometres of thick rainforests and provides spectacular views of the bridges and sharp bends. There is also a jet boat trip you can take that lasts close to an hour. This is at King River and the ride takes you on an enthralling experience as you negotiate the thickly wooded gorges of this river.

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