Tasmania lies off the South East coast of mainland Australia.  The two areas are divided by the Bass Straight and accessed either by ferry or by plane.  The ferry, called the 'Spirit of Tasmania' sails from Melbourne in Victoria to Devonport in the north of Tasmania and regular flights to Hobart and Launceston are available from main Australian airports.

 The island is one of the favourite destinations for Australians, as it offers a significant difference to the destinations on the mainland.  The island has a cooler climate, and far more diverse eco system and wildlife habitat.  Tasmania also attracts the visitor interested in the history and culture of early Australian history.   Hobart, Launceston, Port Arthur, Strahan and the scenic Bruny Island are of particular interest.

If you are looking for adventure, the island offers a wide range of activities in its National Park network, with extensive area of wilderness bush walking and exploration.  Exciting marine eco tourism trips run from Strahan, Hobart, and Bruny Island.  Surfing is a popular activity taking advantage of the large waves thundering in from the 'Southern Ocean'

Wildlife is one of the main attractions, with Tasmania having significant  numbers of rare birds, plants and animals.  Sea eagles, Wedge Tailed eagles and other birds or prey are fairly common.  Penguins, seals, whales and dolphins inhabit the rich coastal waters along with abundant fish.  Bruny Island in the south has all these features along with white wallabies and rare species of bird like the Spotted Pardalote