Tasmania (TAS)

Tasmania is separated from the mainland of Australia by Bass Strait. With an area of 90,758 square kilometres and a population of around 487,000, Tasmania's state capital Hobart is home to 200,000 of those residents. In addition, 1.38 million hectares of the State is listed as World Heritage area.

According to Discover Tasmania, the State is divided into the following regions:

derwent valley and central highlands / devonport, cradle mountain & great western tiers / flinders island / freycinet & the east coast / hobart region / the heritage highway / huon, channel, bruny / king island / launceston and tamar valley / st helens & the north east / stanley & the north west / strahan & the west coast / tasman peninsula & the south east

The Discover Tasmania website contains detailed information on these regions (and sub-regions and towns) including attractions, climate, transport, accommodation, maps and events.

Below is more information about Tasmania's regions. You should also check the listings under National organisations and Information for families for additional information.

Local government services

The Tasmanian State Government website provides a starting point for information on things like health, housing, education and transport.

Webcams

Hobart, View 1
Hobart, View 2
Hobart, View 3
Ben Lomond / Mt Mawson