Visiting Tasmania is like entering a magical scene of a fairy tale story with a setting of waterfalls hidden in dense forest, trails that lead to rainforests with moss embraced by gnarled trees and animals that can't be found elsewhere on the planet.
The island is so isolated and unique and just a mere 1677 miles from Antarctica and 150 miles off the coast of Australia. Tasmania is home to hundreds of mountain peaks and 40% of its territory consists of national parks and reserves making the air one of the purest in the world.
The territory is home to 500,000 people and is considered the smallest state in all of Australia and will take you a little less than 2 hours to travel from the bustling city of Sydney to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania.
If you are looking to visit the regions many parks, the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park located on the southwest of part the island has many events and activities for visitors. This park covers an area of more than 400 000 hectares and is known for river rafting sessions on the Franklin river; considered one of the last wild rivers in Australia. You can also opt to hike up to the Nelson Falls and enjoy a spectacular view.
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