Tasmania At A Glance

Tasmania is the island state of Australia and is located 200 kilometres South East of Australia. Tasmania has a population of just over 484,000. Tasmania is known as the Natural State and the "Island of Rejuvenation", owing to its large and relatively unspoiled natural environment. Almost 37% of Tasmania is made up of reserves, world heritage sites and National Parks. The capital of Tasmania is Hobart, located in the South of the state. Other major population areas include Launceston in the North, and Devonport and Burnie in the North West.

Tasmania is a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, glorious food and wine, friendly, welcoming people and a relaxing, laid back lifestyle. Tasmania has had its stunning and famous Wineglass Bay named as one of the best 10 beaches in the world. Strahan, one of the most picturesque villages you will ever visit, was named the world’s best little town by the Chicago Tribune and the National Geographic Magazine rated Tasmania equal third, in the world, for wise land stewardship in their Sustainable Tourism Initiative.