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Cataract Gorge is one of Launceston's favourite playgrounds.

20 reasons to love Launceston

From fine wine to treetop ziplines, festivals to fine design.

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Hikers enjoy the view from the summit of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island.

Cycle the best of Tasmania's east coast

In a car, you can cover this stretch of Tasmania's east coast in two hours, and yet we'll be here for six days.

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Room with a view, and some: Looking out to Great Oyster Bay from an expansive deck.

One of Australia's best national parks has a new way to stay

Freycinet Lodge spreads discretely over a few hectares inside the Freycinet National Park.

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Chef David Hall's favourite Tassie pinot noirs come from Joseph Cromy Winery.

Seven dishes you must try in Tasmania

This chef says wallaby is the new kangaroo, and best served with pepperberries.

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The West Coast Wilderness Railway steams ahead.

This gentle Aussie train journey leads to an extreme adventure

Not everything on Tasmania's West Coast Wilderness Railway has to be gentle.

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Bay of Fires, Tasmania.

One of Australia's greatest beach walks features beauty .. and horrors

There are horrors to be found on the Bay of Fires Lodge Walk.

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Go with the flow: Blue Derby boasts 110 kilometres of mountain-bike trails.

Struggling town now has Australia's best cycling trails

A network of mountain bike trails has given new life to a once faded country town.

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Table Cape, Tasmania.

This is where Australia meets the edge of the world

The Edge of the World is a wild and desolate place, beset by churning seas and angry little flies.

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From the northernmost point to the southernmost point, Australia's most southern state is a treasure trove for travellers. Lush vineyards, mountain hideaways and stunning beaches; "Tassie" is a mix of country towns, hip city digs and natural wonder. The island is home to some of the world's most breath-taking national parks and World Heritage Sites, and is an ideal playground for travellers who love the outdoors.

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From the northernmost point to the southernmost point, Australia's most southern state is a treasure trove for travellers. Lush vineyards, mountain hideaways and stunning beaches; "Tassie" is a mix of country towns, hip city digs and natural wonder. The island is home to some of the world's most breath-taking national parks and World Heritage Sites, and is an ideal playground for travellers who love the outdoors.

Capital: Hobart
Official Language: English
Electricity: Type I has two flat pins in a V-shape as well as a grounding pin. A version of the plug, which only has the two flat pins, exists as well.

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