Tasmania FactsLearn more about the island with some of these Tasmania facts.
Tasmanian WildlifeThousands of years of geographical separation from mainland Australia have resulted in the evolution of some unusual animals. The Tasmanian devil is probably the most famous of these and was popularised by a cartoon animation. The Tasmanian devil is a carnivore that mostly scavenges for food. It has enormous jaw strength that allows it to devour carcasses bone, fur and all! It's name was given because of its hellish sounding growl....Click the below link to find out more about some of the wildlife.
Tasmanian WildernessThe island's wilderness is world reknowned for its ancient forests. Thousands of years of being largely untouched by humans have allowed some of the oldest and largest trees in the world to flourish. There are also a number of mountain ranges (one of the most famous being Cradle Mountain) scattered throughout the state which provide spectacular hiking or camping opportunities.Click the below link for more information on the island's wilderness.
Tasmanian HistoryThere is a long and interesting history associated with the island. It was originally named Van Diemen's Land after Anthony van Diemen the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. Initially inhabited by Aborigines for thousands of years, white settlers and convicts only relatively recently (about 200 years ago) colonized it for the purposes of a convicts settlement.Click the below link for more information on the island's history.
Tasmanian ClimateSurrounded by large expanses of ocean and being the southern most state of Australia gives Tassie a unique climate. It has a temperate maritime climate with snow on the highlands and dry, flat plains on the midlands in summer.Click on the below link for more information on the island's climate.
Tasmanian GeographyTasmania is an island located to the south-east of mainland Australia separated by the Bass Strait. It is a mountainous island with an abundance of old-growth forests. The island is relatively small, measuring roughly 250 kilometres in length, but has many spectacular sights and tasmania facts.Click the below link for more information on the island's geography.
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