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Tasmania, an Australian island and state is an exciting place of travel, with some of the best scenic areas in the world. It boats a population of over 500,000 people, and with it being the 26th largest island in the world, there are plenty of days out and trips to excite any tourists on a visit.
To see the History if the Island, a must place visit is to go to the Tiagarra Aboriginal Culture Centre & Museum. Tiagarra – meaning ‘keep’ or ‘keeping place’ – is an interpretation centre for the history and present-day cultures and art of Tasmanian Aboriginal people. The Centre is located on Mersey Bluff, a traditional Aboriginal sacred site on the Mersey River. It is one of the few Tasmanian sites where ancient Aboriginal rock carvings are still well preserved. Tiagarra was established in 1976 in order to protect them. Tiagarra is open from Monday to Saturday. Devonport is an hour’s drive from Launceston (101 kilometres/63 miles) and half an hour from Burnie (49 kilometres/30 miles).
Another must see site is ‘Flinders Islands’. Flinders and its surrounding 51 islands are all that remain of the land bridge that once connected Tasmania to mainland Australia. Flinders is the largest of the Furneaux Group, which lies off Tasmania’s north-east tip. It is a lovely way to relax and you can choose to stay in a cosy beachside cottage, cheery pub or bed and breakfast. During the day challenge your skills at game fishing, or relax as you wander the deserted beaches, and then pamper yourself at a health spa, or head out to hunt for a Killiecrankie ‘diamond’.
For people who are looking for a bit more wildlife, and adventure, Horse Riding is a very popular day trip for tourists. Get into the saddle and close to nature – there are trails the entire length of our Island. Tasmania’s horse-riding specialist operators can tailor an experience to suit your interests and ability. Across the state, our forests, beaches, plains and mountains provide a magnificent variety of riding opportunities. You can try the challenging Tasmanian Trail which covers the entire island from Dover to Devonport. The route traverses state forests, crown land and private property, with regular stopping points at country towns.
Another great adventure activity is Abseiling & Rappelling. This is for the thrill seeking type. Australia’s most mountainous state has some of the world’s most challenging abseiling or rappelling opportunities. Whether you are just learning the ropes or looking for your next adrenaline rush you can head out on your own or with a guide.
After a long trip in Tasmania, it is always nice to finish off in one of the vineyards in the Wine Country. The Tamar Valley is one of the most popular areas to do this. The seductive Tamar River meanders for 58 kilometres through the fertile Tamar Valley with vineyards, orchards, pastures and forests, from the boutique-chic regional city of Launceston, and then north to the turquoise sea and diamond sands of Bass Strait. You can download a Tamar Valley Wine Route here.
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