Where is Tasmania in Australia?

Tasmania, the smallest state in Australia, is an island about 240 kilometers from the southeast corner of the Australian mainland. It used to be connected with the mainland, but since the last ice age, it has been separated from the mainland because of the rising water level. Since then, it has become an island country in Australia. It takes about 50 minutes to fly from Melbourne to Tasmania The population here is less than 500 thousand, and there is no embarrassment and pollution like densely populated cities. Hubert, the capital of the state, is located at the mouth of the Delvente River. Founded in 1803, it is the second oldest city in Australia. Hubert is not far from the ruins of port arthur, and port arthur is the best-preserved Australian town during the colonial period. The earliest legally operated casino in Australia was born in the Rui Stepo Internet Hotel in the city. One third of Tasmania is a farm. Agricultural and livestock products include wood, fruit, wool and dairy products. The main minerals on the island are iron, zinc, lead, copper, tin, tungsten and coal. The state has diverse scenery and great tourism potential. The main industries on the island are tin electrolysis, aluminum smelting, paper and pulp, cement, pigments, textiles, carpets and so on. Tasmania has many industries to develop.

Tasmania has a mild summer climate (1 the monthly average maximum temperature is 2 1.8'C) and a cool winter climate (the average maximum temperature in June is 12. 1'C), and the weather is quite cool all year round. There is a light snow about once a year, but it accumulates very little.

Tourist hot spot

Cadbury Schweppes Chocolate Factory: Located in Clairmont, Cadbury Road, it is the largest candy factory in Australia. It was established in 192 1 and covers an area of 15 hectares. Visitors here first watch a video about the history of the factory, and then visit the factory. When you visit, you are guaranteed to receive unexpected small gifts-those sweets on the production line.

Gas Factory Village: Located at No.2 mcquarrie Street, it is a19th century gas factory. After reconstruction, it will become a restaurant, coffee shop, handicraft shop and gallery, and there will be a handicraft market every Sunday. Australia's only Vittucci brewery and museum is also located here.

Fort point: As early as 1804, the ancestors of the residents in this area have settled in this coastal area. Today, most of this area is still residential, and more than 40 historical buildings are still occupied or used, including early fishermen's huts, elegant buildings and ancient bars. Walking is the best way to visit this area.

Wellington Hill: 20 kilometers west of Hobart and only 20 minutes' drive from downtown Hobart. Wellington Mountain is the magnificent background of Hobart, where you can have a bird's eye view of Hobart and its surrounding areas. This is an excellent place for locals and tourists to ski, play with snow, climb mountains and walk in the jungle for a long distance.

go shopping

Shopping guide:

Local gems

Crafts, especially wood products and hand-woven clothes.

Jewelry made of gold from Ka 1goorlie, diamonds from Argyie and pearls from Broome.

Candied fruit, chocolate and famous soft candy.

Honey from Tasmania (especially from Lichewood)

Wine produced by a small winery.

Exotic smoked seafood

Fresh Atlantic salmon, mussels and oysters in Tasmania

Shopping time:

Monday to Friday 9: 00 am to 6: 00 pm

Friday 9: 00 am to 9: 00 pm

Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The main shopping areas in Hobart are concentrated in Liverpool, Collins Street and Elizabeth Street Shopping Center in Murray District. Cat and violin shopping malls, downtown and Soundy shopping malls all have boutiques and specialty stores.

Salamanca Place is the most lively place, where there are roadside cafes, restaurants, art and crafts shops and galleries, and it is also the location of the famous Salamanca market. Salamanca market provides tourists with handicrafts and fresh agricultural products, and it is open from 8: 30 am to 2: 30 pm every Saturday.

Battery corner is a busy place with restaurants, interesting antique shops and antique buildings. Sandy Bay, a 0/0 minute drive from the city center/KLOC-is also an attractive shopping area. Don't miss the restaurants and high-end boutiques here.

Salamanca Place: Adjacent to the Constitutional Pier in the city center, there is a row of warehouses built with sandstone bricks by Herbert in the first colonial era, which are still well preserved. There are also specialty shops, handicrafts and restaurants here. On Saturday, you can go to an open-air market famous for local handicrafts and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Wildlife parks and theme parks

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens: Located in Queens Domain, it is an outstanding botanical garden, built in the early19th century, only two kilometers away from the city center. There are local rare plants, greenhouses, glass houses for planting tropical plants, herb gardens and some water conservancy facilities in the park.

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery: Located at No.40 mcquarrie Street, it collects colonial art and displays Tasmanian culture and natural history.

Bonorong Park Wildlife Center: Located in Brighton, 26 kilometers away from Hobart, covering an area of one hectare. There are koalas (koalas), Tasmanian devils (Tasmanian devils), Emu (Emu), kangaroos and wombats in the park. Visitors can pet animals while feeding.

Tasmanian Devil Park Wildlife Rescue Centre: It is located along the expressway in Taranna District, which is100km south of Hobart, and is dedicated to rescue lost and injured animals. Animals taken care of by the center include eagles, kangaroos, bobcats and Tasmanian demons. Most animals in the park are free to move where tourists walk.

Trova Wildlife Park: Located on Mole Creek Road. The safari park is located in the beautiful Mersey Valley, 72 kilometers away from Launceston. In addition to the native animals of Tasmania, the animals specially kept in the park are Victoria birds, reptiles and koalas (koalas), as well as wallabies and kangaroos walking around. There are also koalas (koalas), kangaroos, Tasmanian demons and other animal performances in the park every day, and visitors can hold or touch them.

Gourmet cuisine

As far as a small city is concerned, Hobart has amazing food choices. All kinds of food, from snacks to exquisite banquets, from takeout to exquisite seafood and traditional food restaurants, are available. In addition, there are many small beer houses, which are also worth exploring. North Hobart, about 3 kilometers away from the city, is a paradise where you can enjoy all kinds of food, from Mediterranean food and Asian flavor to modern Australian food.

There are many restaurants in Salamanca Square and Sullivan Point. When you come here, you must try Tasmanian seafood, cheese, apples and berries. Don't forget Tasmania's special wines-Black Pi Nuo, Cabernet and Chardonnay.

The following restaurants are worth a try:

Asian restaurant wrestling point casino hotel, 4 10 Shawan road, Shawan.

Tel: (03) 62250 1 12

David Street, Hobart 1 Justice Meene Restaurant Hotel

Tel: (03) 62354535

Mures upper deck restaurant Victoria pier, Hobart

Tel: (03) 623 1 1999

Langseton Prospect Valley Country Club Boulevard Country Club Casino Terrace Restaurant

Tel: (03) 63355777

Fee & Charles Street, Launceston 190

Tel: (03) 633 13 195

night life

Want to enjoy a wonderful night and try your luck? Located at 4 10 of Shawan Road, Lester Point Casino will be a good choice. There is also a revolving restaurant with a view of the Deventer River, an Asian-style restaurant, a 24-hour coffee shop, 1 1 bars, entertainment venues, nightclubs and conference centers.

From the lobby of Grand ChanceIlor Hotel, you can enjoy the view of Sullivan Bay. In the evening, you can have a drink and listen to a piano performance or a performance by local musicians. Meehan's fine restaurant serves delicious lunch and dinner.

public transportation

airport shuttle bus

From Hobart airport to downtown, you can take the airport bus with a fare of $7. If you take a taxi, it costs 25 dollars and the journey takes 35 minutes.

public transportation

Buses run in urban and suburban areas every day.

Scenic spots outside the city

Huon Valley: It's a 45-minute drive south of the city. Walking here, you can see beautiful apples and cherry orchard everywhere, and you can also see Australian oyster and salmon farms. In addition, there are many stalls selling fresh food on the roadside.

Launceston: The starting point of Tamar Valley, located at198km north of Hobart, is the second largest city in Tasmania and the starting point of other scenic spots. Besides enjoying the beautiful scenery, you might as well visit the Port Arthur Historic Site, a country club in Launceston: located 65,438+000 kilometers south of Hobart, it is the most historic ancient city in Australia. Port Arthur preserves precious historical sites, magnificent scenery and huge waterways. Visitors can enjoy 30 ancient buildings and relics, historical trails, harbor tours, museums and audio-visual equipment on 40 hectares of land. If it's not enough, you can try "ghost tour at night", which is a year-round activity. The tour guide who is familiar with the mysterious legends and ghost stories of Port Arthur leads the night tour of the ancient city with lanterns.

Try your luck at the Launceston Country Club Casino, or play 18 hole on the grassy golf course and take the cable car in Cataract Canyon.

Penny Royal World: Located in Paterson Street 147, it is a park where windmills, warehouses, corn mills and waterwheels were converted in the19th century. You can take a tram to visit Mount Moore Fantasy and Ancient Candy Factory, and take a steam boat to swim the river.

Central Tasmania: The so-called central Tasmania includes a large rural town along Lyell expressway, which extends from Hobart to the west and then to the World Heritage Wildlife Park. It includes Franklin-Lower Gordon Yuan Ye River National Park and Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clare National Park. Magnificent mountains, warm rainforests, alpine wasteland and calm lakes make it a paradise for jungle walkers.