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City break in Tasmania. Active leisure ideas for Tasmania - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Wineglass Bay Almost half of Tasmanian territory is occupied with wilderness areas, which are ideal destinations for fans of ecotourism. Tourists have an opportunity to go on a short tour to one of the most picturesque reserves or spend a few days in one of the national parks, setting tents in its most beautiful places.
Cuisine of Tasmania for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Culinary traditions of distant Britain have been dominating on the Australian island for many years. British restaurants are quite common even these days. With the arrival of migrants from … Open
Cataract Gorge is the outstanding natural attraction situated in the heart of Launceston. This is a true natural phenomenon; the deep gorge with a mountain stream is surrounded by exotic plants, including many rare specimens.
Those who like to spend a lot of time outdoors should definitely take a trip to Flinders Island. Semi-precious stones have being mined there for many years. The island features scenic granite cliffs of grayish pink color. Everyone is welcome to watch the process of mining and even take part in it; there you can buy the most beautiful product in one of the many souvenir shops. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Tasmania inhabitants
Tasmania is famous not only due to its beautiful nature and interesting sites, but also because of its unique culture. Like many hundreds of years ago, there are still thriving craft … Open
A decent selection of entertainment options is available to sports fans. Coastal areas have attractive places for diving; even the most experienced divers would appreciate their beauty. There are also great beaches for a relaxing stay, as well as coastal areas suitable for surfing. Mountainous areas of Tasmania attract fans of climbing and cycling. There are also extreme forms of entertainment, such as rafting and paragliding.
Tasmania - Holy Trinity Anglican church Travelers who are accustomed to the typical urban entertainment are recommended to dwell in the capital. There is Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary here; friendly koalas, colorful parrots are among its inhabitants. One of the main symbols of the local fauna - marsupial Tasmanian devil – also lives there. The sanctuary differs much from usual zoos, as there are no multiple fenced enclosures; it features a really relaxed atmosphere. Visitors can pet animals, hold them, feed them or take photos. Tas Laser Skirmish would be an ideal place for families with children; fans of high-tech entertainment are recommended to look into Zone 3 Laser Games.
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Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Tasmania
♥   National Park 'Shannon' , 18.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Narawntapu' , 24.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Regional Park 'Vernon' , 36.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Mole Creek Karst' , 38.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Tasman' , 52.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Tasmania from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Franklin River

From the series “The Most Dangerous River Rapids for Rafting”
Check on the map:   Distance from Tasmania center - 154.7 km.
For the courageous travelers, the exciting expeditions are performed, which take 7 - 10 days. During these river walks you can enjoy not only the ride through the river, but also the peculiarities of local nature, as well as the rarest animal and bird species of the Tasmania nature reserve. The tourists, for whom the rafting is more important than hikes through the picturesque areas, will appreciate the variety of the complicated obstacles on 'the waterway'. … Read further

City break ideas for neighbours of Tasmania

Melbourne
Melbourne will be a real discovery for open air recreation fans. The city features countless numbers of parks and gardens and its suburbs host famous wildlife reservations. The most scenic and popular among tourists is still the Royal Botanic Gardens. It features ... Open »
Canberra
Curious travelers are recommended to attend Questacon Science and Technology Centre that usually hosts approximately two hundred exhibitions and often organizes various events. Each of the seven galleries of the exhibition center dedicated to a certain topic. Visitors ... Open »
Sydney
Travelers wishing to appreciate the diversity of terrestrial fauna are recommended to visit the Taronga Zoo located in the northern part of the city. Great zoo is located in the Symbio nature reserve. These places are very popular among fans of eco-tourism. It should ... Open »
Adelaide
Of course, there are excellent nightlife destinations in the city. For example, night club Cargo is known far beyond the country. Every day the club hosts entertaining performances. Each themed party is devoted to a particular musical direction. Thus, the fans of jazz ... Open »
Gold Coast
An excellent way to diversify your leisure is the local zoo Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. You can see there only Australian animals that live in a natural reserve. It is possible to move around its territory on a small train. Everyone can get acquainted with any ... Open »
Brisbane
A walk to Scenic Rim mountain region is one more wonderful way to see the inhabitants of the local flora and fauna. Fans of cycling will be glad to see special cycling roads, but visitors are surely welcome to make a walk the scenic landscapes. Vacationers with ... Open »
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