Fantastic Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia’s only island state and a fantastic place to experience an island vacation. Tasmania is great and all, but have you ever thought of venturing further? There are hundreds of islands outside Tasmania, including small islands and islands that are connected to the city which can be visited by ships and airplanes. These islands, along with their unique lifestyle and natural beauty will surely give you an unforgettable holiday.
One of the best islands outside Tasmania is the Flinders Island. The largest island of the Furneaux group, this 70 by 40 kilometres island is located on the north-eastern part of Tasmania, somewhere in the Bass Strait. It’s population of about a thousand dwell in two towns, Whitemark and Lady Baron; and they are always provided with a beautiful landscape, along with a various selection of flora and fauna. The second largest island of the Furneaux group, Cape Barren Island can be found along the south side of Flinders Island.
Another significant island is King island. Located outside the Bass Strait, north-west of Tasmania, it is open to the strong Roaring Forties’ winds. The inhabitants of the island take to simple living; they embrace nature and steer clear of the computer screens and modern technology found in the rest of the modern world. This creates a refreshing and calm atmosphere in the island, as opposed to the bustling life in cities.
Bruny island provides a top-notch wilderness while providing a range of accommodation options at the same time. Boasting the diverse South Bruny National Park, it is home to fur seals, fairy penguins, white wallaby and many more. A lot of birdwatching tours and cruises exploring the beautiful waters of the island are also available.
Three days of sunshine, that’s the best you can expect from Macquarie island in a year. Located 1300 kilometres south from Tasmania, between New Zealand and Antarctica, the World Heritage site is usually windy and cold. It is often visited by numerous seabirds as well as seals, and is always monitored by the Tasmanian government.