We’ve just spent a week exploring Tasmania, an island 150 miles (240 km) away from mainland Australia – so similar yet different in every sense of the word. Having been separated from the continent about 10,000 years ago, Tasmania and its wildlife have evolved into a unique world packed with endemic flora and fauna. It is best known as the natural state, where almost 37% of it are reserves, national parks and World Heritage Sites. Due to all these elements, Tasmania is also home to some of the last remaining species of animals found in Australia such as the Tasmanian Devil.
From the Jurassic dolerite seacliffs of the Tasman Peninsula to the world-famous Cradle Mountain, we traversed the island from the northeast to the southwest, covering as much of the island as we could in a week. For an island of this size, it sure packs a lot in – mountains, beaches, and all sorts of vegetation. To share with you the sheer beauty of this island, here are some photos Alberto shot over the past week. Enjoy!
The dramatic landscapes of Cradle Mountain – with Lake Lilla in the foreground and Lake Dove at the back
Walking through the wet temperate forest surrounding the Waterfalls Trail in Cradle Mountain National Park
Mount Roland rises from the bright green prairies of Central Tasmania
Islands and lighthouses dot the World Heritage Site surrounding Gordon River
Water flows in the form of gushing rapids through the forests in Cradle Mountain NP
A beautifully colored leaf found in the Heritage Landing, Gordon River
That’s us shivering in Cradle Mountain – Lake St Claire National Park, after it had snowed the previous night
The rugged Cataract Gorge – in the heart of Launceston
A Tasmanian Devil runs around like a busy chipmunk in Cradle Mountain
A colony of Australian fur seals reside on Tasman Island – and the voyage there wa cold and treacherous, yet well worth it
Off the Tasman Peninsula, we spotted the fluke of a whale
A peacock flamboyantly shows off her feathers at Cataract Gorge
A cute Tasmanian pademelon lingers close to our cabin at Cradle Mountain
Disclaimer: Our trip was made possible by Tourism Tasmania, but all opinions expressed above are our own.
Beautiful shots! This is somewhere I've never really considered going until just now, but these photos definitely sell me on Tasmania.
Hey guys,
Nice photos, but (sorry to be a party pooper) you’ve got the captions on the Cradle Mountain (1st & 7th) photos slightly wrong.
1st photo would appear to be Lake Lilla in the fore ground, with Lake Dove behind, Marion’s Peak to the far right and part of Cradle Mtn sticking up just to the left of it.
Thus, (for caption of photo 7) while you’re IN Cradle Mountain – Lake St Claire National Park (freezing your butts off) you’re not actually ON Cradle Mountain.
Sorry. Really nice photos though!
Oops thanks for pointing that out! We'll make the changes now.
Truly some amazing captures to keep. I hope you don't mind grabbing some of this to share in my Pinterest account.
Of course we'll be more than happy for you to share them in Pinterest, thank you so much!
Tasman Peninsula to the world-famous Cradle Mountain are nice places on the world. Have just written a similar article
Loved seeing these pics! I was fortunate enough to grow up on this island and miss it like crazy! Truly unique and beautiful in all aspects! 1 week is definitely not enough to see all Tasmania has to offer
beautiful place lovin it
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Are these photos real, they are amazing I can't believe we could have such nice places in our world?
Great images, it looks like the land of the lost. Any ideas why its called the Tazmania Devil? It looks friendly enough. Did you get a chance to check out the famous surfing wave, ship stern buff. It's absolutely crazy, I've never been there myself but just looking at the videos alone is enough to give me shivers.