Introducing Tasmania

Overview

Located 250 km off the south-east coast of mainland Australia, from which it is separated by the Bass Strait, the state of Tasmania includes the island of Tasmania and a thousand other small islands or islets.

Key Facts

• Type of place: state.

• Location: 250 km south-east of the Australian coast.

• Local time: Heure : 19864

• Capital: Hobart.

• Main cities: Burnie, Devonport, Hobart, Launceston...

• Population: 518,000 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 68,401 km².

• Density: 8 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Mount Ossa (1,617 m).

• Lowest point: sea level.

• Coastline:

Tourism

Far from being the top Australian destination for tourists, at least foreign ones, the island nonetheless offers a chance to discover another side of this vast country. Less "sea, surf & sun", fewer wide-open spaces, Tasmania remains a rugged and challenging land with sometimes dramatic landscapes that will appeal to nature and adventure lovers, if only through the many parks and reserves found across the state.

Travel Essentials

• By air: France-Hobart.

• Backpacker daily budget:

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• Risks:

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• Interests (out of ★★★★): Nature ★★★★; Adventure ★★★; Culture ★/ ★★; Relaxation-holidays ⊘/ ★

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