Tasmania. Unlock the secrets...

In Tasmania, you will discover a land where the world's cleanest air revives you, where World Heritage wilderness is a short drive from your lodge and where you can savour fine food and wine right at its source.

An archipelago of more than 300 islands, Tasmania is only 240 kilometres (150 miles) south-east of mainland Australia - just an hour's flight or overnight sea crossing aboard Spirit of Tasmania from Melbourne. A different world has never been so easy to get to. Here, you can experience the tranquillity of a white crescent beach, lapped by turquoise seas. Cruise along a coastline of towering sea cliffs, sculpted over millennia by the Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea. Immerse yourself in exquisite wilderness - ancient rainforests so precious they have been preserved for all time, sweeping alpine meadows, mighty rivers and craggy mountains. Gaze at a night sky woven with countless stars, and in winter, watch the colours of the Aurora Australis swirl above you.

Tasmania... a photographers paradise

With some of the crispest light and vivid colours to be seen anywhere in the world. Add a myriad of stunning scenes, a living heritage, native wildlife and the finest of cool climate wines, freshest produce and you have countless subjects to focus your lens. Below are just a small selection of images to whet your appetite. Click through at your leisure.

Wineglass Bay

Port Arthur historic site

Majestic Tasmanian sea cliffs

Tasman Island

Untouched nature

Tasmanian wildlife encounters

Unlock Tasmania's secrets

Barnbougle Dunes

Revitalising rainforest

Sample Tasmanian wine

Time out in Tasmania

Take in the southern sunset

Tasmanian tranquility

Freedom to explore

Pristine coastlines

Getting to Tasmania

Tasmania is Australia's island state and is a little over one hour flight from Melbourne by air and direct flights are also offered by a number of carriers from Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. International visitors and travellers from elsewhere in Australia can fly to Tasmania via Melbourne or direct from a number of other ports.

How to get to Tasmania:

The following airlines operate regular scheduled service and you can book through your travel agent or online.

Tasmania is also accessible by sea and "Spirit of Tasmania I & II" operate nightly crossing to and from Devonport and Melbourne with daytime sailings available at peak times. You are able to bring your car at greatly reduced rates to allow a very affordable touring holiday around Tasmania.

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