Tasmania Top 10 things to do & see
These are the absolute highlights for a visit to Tasmania, Australia. The island of Tasmania is located 250 km south of the mainland of Australia and can be reached by boat or airplane. It is named after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. The island has a population of about 500.000 and the capital is Hobart.
1. Cradle Mountain - surrounded by glacial lakes, ancient rainforest, and unusual alpine vegetation. From here you can start the Overland Track.
2. Bay of Fires - Fabulously coloured stones in this Bay, but the name of the bay comes from the many fires of Tasmanian Aboriginals that were seen by Thomas Furneaux in 1773.
3. Maria Island - The island is shaped like a number eight and is completely protected as a national park. You can enjoy the fossilated cliffs and the painted cliffs at low tide
4. Wineglass Bay - Freycinet National park harvests the perfectly curved Wineglass Bay
5. Launceston - The largest single span chairlift over the fabulous Cataract Gorge
6. South West National Park - Tasmania's largest national park harvests wild rivers and rugged mountains. It is very desolate, so bring all your supplies with you.
7. Port Arthur Historic Site - Marvel at the spooky ruins and restored homes where many convicts were being punished from the prison's establishment in1830 until its closure in 1877
8. Remarkable Cave - This cave is really remarkable. At low tide you can walk through the cave, but at high tide you have to avoid the big waves
9. Penguin - watching penguins come ashore on the north coast of Tasmania
10. Hobart - Panoramic views from Mount Wellington to Bruny Island, South Arm and the Tasman Peninsula
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Maria Island Visit
A detailed account of our recent visit to Maria Island. If you are interested in Maria Island this video clip will give you much information about what to do and see on the island. Fortunately we had good weather after the intial windy day. I managed to get some good aerial video of parts of the island.
I have included old photographs with the video, these were accessed from the Tasmanian Archives Dept. They show aspects of the convict era as well as showing just how busy the island was in the late 1800's. They tell part of the story of Diego Bernacchi who's visions for Maria Island were ambitious. Few people realise just how much energy and initiative he expended in establishing a wide variety of industries in a short time. He was one of the first to recognize the tourist potential of the island. Imagine if his Coffee Palace could still serve quality coffee today.
We stayed in the penitentiary one night and camped in tents one night, visiting most historic and scenic sites on the northern part of the Island.
10 Things Not to Do in Puerto Rico
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From its towering mountains to its world class beaches and everywhere in between, Puerto Rico is a welcoming tropical destination but there are certainly 10 Things NOT to do there.
1. Don’t Expect Everyone to Speak English
Spanish is the primary language. In resorts you shouldn’t have a problem, but when you’re visiting the cities and towns, you’ll likely run across a lot of people who don’t speak English, so it’s a good idea to learn a few basic Spanish phrases.
2. Don’t Where Flashy Jewelry
There is an element of crime in the area. In highly trafficked tourist areas, the chances of being hit by violent crime rises; that said. Don’t flash your valuables around in public, and make sure to steer clear of tourist areas at night.
3. Don’t Speak Ill of Puerto Rican Statehood
The people and government of Puerto Rico have invested a lot of time, effort, and passion into making the argument that they should be properly folded into the Union. So, if the topic comes up, just say you support statehood or change the subject.
4. Don’t Be Afraid of Puerto Ricans
By and large, the Puerto Rican people have an international reputation for being very warm and open. Don’t get into cars with strangers or anything, but you shouldn’t feel shy about striking up a conversation with a local. They’re cool, and you just might gain a new perspective on things.
5. Don’t Count on Public Transportation
Buses run infrequently. Uber doesn’t exist. Taxis will charge you an arm and a leg. Your best bet for getting around the island is to rent a car. It will be extremely expensive, but the extra control over your travel just might be worth it.
6. Don’t Go Wandering Through El Yunque National Forest
Any trip to Puerto Rico should undoubtedly include a journey to El Yunque, the country’s famous tropical rainforest reserve. No matter how tempting it might be to leave the designated path while you’re there, don’t do it. Tourists get lost in El Yunque all the time and some have even ended up dead. Be careful.
7. Don’t Spend a Lot of Time in ...
The areas of La Perla, Old San Juan, and El Morro are known to have a higher than average rate of drug trafficking as well as the vagrancy and crime that goes along with it. It’s best to just keep on moving.
8. Don’t Worry About Being 21
For any college students thinking about heading somewhere tropical for Spring Break, you should probably know that the drinking age in Puerto Rico is only 18.
9. Don’t Focus on the Big Cities
The island really comes alive when you schedule a few days to explore the country and stay in a small town. Not only are small towns like Guayama considered safe, they’re also gorgeous and peaceful.
10. Don’t Forget About the ‘Lost Coast’
You won’t have to look too far to find a nice stretch of sand. During the summer months, you might think about visiting the island’s western coast. This stretch of sand tends to be less populated and is home to some of the Caribbean’s best diving and surfing.
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TOP 80 TASMANIA Attractions (Things to Do & See)
Best places to visit in Tasmania, an island state of Australia. Popular tourist attractions in Tasmania located in several cities such as Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, Coles Bay, Port Arthur, Strahan, Bicheno, Richmond, Swansea, Kingston, Bruny Island etc.
Most popular tourist attractions in Tasmana is Mount Wellington, located in Hobart, Cataract Gorge Reserve in Launceston and Maria Island National Park. In Devonport, popular places to visit is Don River Railway. Others beautiful places to visit in Tasmania is Port Arthur Historic Site in Port Arthur, Dove Lake Circuit, Hogarth Falls in Strahan, Wineglass Bay Lookout in Coles Bay, The Neck in Bruny Island, East Coast Natureworld in Bicheno, Richmond Bridge in Richmond, Cradle Mountain, Cape Bruny Lighthouse in Bruny Island etc.
For complete list of things to do in Tasmania - Australia, this video describe all tourist attractions in Tasmania and what to do list for each places.
Beware These Worst Beaches for Shark Attacks!
Shark attacks seem to be on the rise in many parts of the world, therefore, you might want to steer clear of the following known shark-infested waters. Statistically, these are among the most dangerous beaches for deadly shark attacks.
1. Pernambuco, Brazil
The shockingly high attack rate in these waters appears to be due to over-fishing. Without enough food supply, the sharks have begun to sample other forms of fare to satisfy their relentless hunger.
2. Second Beach, South Africa
The beach is popular among shark-seeking tourists and cage divers. Tour operators dump boatloads of bloody chum in the water order to entice the great whites. You definitely don’t want to surf or swim anywhere near these boats and their chum lines.
3. New Smyrna Beach, Florida
More than 238 shark attacks have been documented at Florida’s (surprisingly) popular New Smyrna Beach. In fact, 15% of worldwide shark bites have occurred here. Most of the bites are courtesy of baby bull sharks that favor these waters. To date, none of the recorded attacks here have been fatal.
4. Velzyland Beach, Hawaii
About 41 different shark species that frequent Hawaii’s waters including aggressive specimens like bull sharks and great whites. The last fatal shark attack at this beach occurred in 1994 when a tiger shark attacked a surfer. More recent attacks on surfers have been reported, but none fatal.
5. New South Wales, Australia
This region, which includes famous Bondi Beach, has recorded more than 170 unprovoked shark attacks and more than 50 fatal attacks, and great white shark encounters are more common here than in other parts of the world. Due to the position of the continental shelf, swimmers and surfers are in close proximity of deep waters where these potential predators cruise.
6. Fletcher Cove, California
Fletcher Cove may be picturesque, but it is also the scene of 142 unprovoked shark attacks, including some recent fatalities. Scientists are convinced that the fish-strewn waters in this region are ideal feeding grounds for large predators like the great white.
7. Reunion Island, Indian Ocean
This island has had more than 10 attacks in a recent two-year period, three being fatal. This has prompted island officials to close the beaches to swimmers and surfers. Experts aren’t sure why the sharks are biting people with greater frequency.
8. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Since 2005, there have been more than fifty attacks. In fact, researchers have claimed that South Carolina’s waters are just as dangerous as Florida’s when comparing the swimmer-to-attack ratio. Their waters are attractive to species like tiger sharks and bull sharks.
9. Coffin Bay, Australia
The name says it all. Don’t swim here unless you fancy a meeting with a great white. Recently an abalone diver was attacked and killed by two great white sharks. His body was never recovered.
10. Surf Beach, California
A nineteen-year-old surfer was attacked and killed a few years ago by a great white shark believed to be 18 feet in length. The waters here are home to seals, which attract great whites in large numbers.
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10 Best Islands in Australia
Australia is a country and continent surrounded by the Indian and Pacific oceans. Its major cities – Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide – are coastal. Its capital, Canberra, is inland. The country is known for its Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef, a vast interior desert wilderness called the Outback, and unique animal species like kangaroos and duck-billed platypuses.
Capital: Canberra
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Maria Island, Tasmania
Maria Island , Tasmania. A trip across to this beautiful island to explore all it has on offer. First night we stayed in Triabunna then then once on the island we set up our tent at Darlington. Cycling around the island is a great way to explore its beauty and the walks are well worth the effort. Bishop and Clerk are an excellent climb offering amazing 360 degree views of the island,
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TOP 10 Australia Natural Highlights
1 - Uluru
Uluru/Ayers Rock is famous for its changing shades and as a spiritual site for the local Aboriginal people. Walk around the base track to get a feel of the rock's geology and the fauna and flora that survives in this arid environment. The powerful dreamtime stories of creation are stongly associated with this region and have been passed through generations of Aboriginals to make this one of the most intriguing natural wonders of Australia.
2 - Kata Tjuta, Northern Territory
This group of weathered domes rise up from the flat desert not far from Uluru/Ayers Rock and make a haven for plants. Kata Tjuta/The Olgas were once just one rock, even more majestic than their more famous neighbour. Now, you can walk along trails between the rocks. We always recommend you explore the area with a local expert guide. Our guides will interpret the Dreamtime legends, in which these rocks feature, and tell you about the natural history of this remote and forbidding area.
3 - Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
There are many ways to see the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system. You could stay on one of the reef's 20 islands that take visitors or visit a number of islands on a cruise or sailing boat. To see the marine life and coral below water, you have the choice of scuba diving, snorkelling or a glass-bottom boat trip. If you’d like a tour of the reef, we've found marine biologists make excellent guides.
4 - Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia
Stretching over 200 miles (321 km), Ningaloo Reef is one of the world's longest fringing reefs. This extensive reef system is home to over 500 species of fish including the enormous whale shark, and 220 species of tropical coral. You can swim direct from the beach to the coral and the clear tropical waters make viewing the whale sharks, rays and other reef inhabitants easy.
5 - Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
Kakadu National Park is a showcase for Australian wildlife, rainforest plants, Aboriginal rock art and the chance to watch thundering waterfalls plunging into dense forests. We'd recommend taking a cruise around its river systems and flood plains, known as Yellow Waters at sunrise or sunset. This will give you the best chance to spot its abundance of birdlife and crocodiles.
6 - Maria Island, Tasmania
Maria Island is a haven for unique wildlife and walking. It can be visited as a day trip or on a guided three-day walk. White sand beaches lead you to dramatic headlands and dense eucalypt forests. Forester kangaroos bound alongside you as you walk, and you won't have to look too far to spot bandicoots, wombats, wallabies, penguins, pademelons and other wildlife that make the island their home.
7 - Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Cradle Mountain is a dominant feature at the northern end of the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. At its base the crystal clear water of Dove Lake creates a mirrored reflection, which is especially striking first thing in the morning. Take a stroll around Dove Lake or a summit walk to Cradle Mountain peak to take in the surrounding eucalypt forests, mountain peaks and gorges. We'd also recommend a visit to the Devils at Cradle sanctuary to get up close to a Tasmanian devil.
8 - The Kimberley, Western Australia
Travelling along the remote Gibb River Road past cattle stations, ancient inland river gorges, caves containing some of the world's oldest Aboriginal rock art and the sandstone domes of the Bungle Bungles will give you an insight into the diversity of The Kimberley. It can be explored on land or from the sea, taking in the secluded beaches and river inlets. Whichever you choose, allow plenty of time to explore this vast region, which is three times the size of England.
9 - Daintree Rainforest, Queensland
The oldest rainforest in the world, the Daintree Rainforest is home to a variety of plants and animals including the highest concentration of those that are rare or threatened with extinction. Take a day trip from the coast or choose a longer stay in a comfortable forest cabin to enjoy its forests, clear rivers, waterfalls and pristine beaches. We'd recommend Crocodile-spotting, especially at night, when the nocturnal creatures of the forest create their own unique soundtrack.
10 - Lord Howe Island, New South Wales
Lord Howe Island rises out of the ocean and curves around an aquamarine lagoon. Two hours by air from Sydney this is the perfect place to combine an island and reef experience. It's one of only a handful of islands that have been awarded World Heritage status for its collection of rare flora, fauna and marine life. Three days or more here will give you the chance to relax and take in its forests, mountains and wildlife.
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Welcome to one of the world’s great walks.
Set on Maria Island, a world heritage listed national park just off the east coast of Tasmania, this gentle four day guided walk combines rare Tasmanian wildlife, spectacular scenery, and fascinating history.
Is there a better place on earth to spend four days? Probably not.
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