Tasmania
Tasmania, the island state of Australia, lies 40 degrees south of the equator and has a population of 520,000 people.
The heart-shaped island of Tasmania is the smallest state of Australia,
with an area of 68,401 square kilometres which is about the size of
Ireland and is separated from the Australian mainland to the north by
the 240 km stretch of the Bass Strait.Tasmania is a land apart a place
of wild and beautiful landscapes; friendly, welcoming people; a
pleasant, temperate climate; wonderful wine and food; a rich history;
and a relaxed island lifestyle.
Tasmania is a natural island a land of dramatic coastlines, rugged
mountains, tall forests and sparkling highland lakes. Over a third of
the state is reserved in a network of National Parks and the Tasmanian
Wilderness World Heritage Area, a refuge and habitat for rare plants and
animals, including survivors of the ancient southern super continent,
Gondwana. Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world and its rainwater
is so pure that quantities have been shipped to Australian Olympic
Athletes competing overseas.
Hobart
Hobart, the state capital is located in the southeast corner of the
island and is home to 220,000 people. The City of Hobart is one of the
most beautiful and liveable Cities in the world. As the second oldest
city in Australia the City offers a wonderful blend of built and
cultural heritage; environment; a vibrant art and dynamic sporting
culture and a low stress lifestyle. Nestled under Mount Wellington on
the Derwent River, Hobart provides for an ambiance that you will not
find in another city anywhere in the world. Hobart is renowned for its
heritage buildings, beautiful parks, fine restaurants, the Salamanca
Market and its Festivals. It is a city rich in maritime history, and is
shaped and defined by water. The Port is a central focus for the city
providing both a busy commercial hub and also a place where residents
and visitors like to spend time talking with the local fishermen and
sampling some fine Tasmanian produce at one of the many cafes and
restaurants located around the cove.
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Image above - Sean Fennessy, Salamanca Market, courtesy of City of Hobart.
If you are interested in moving to Tasmania, please contact Concept Australia to discuss your visa options:
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