 Australia's island state of Tasmania provides an utterly different experience from the mainland. Forget any notions of arid Outback - Tasmania is a land of rugged mountains, open moors, rolling green hills, long and deserted beaches, pure rivers, cool-climate forests and dens, impenetrable scrub.
Photographs revel in its pristine scenery; some specialists photograph little else. Unlike most of Australia, Tasmania's climate is temperate with four distinct seasons and snow is common in winter. Tasmania is about the size of Ireland and in some ways resembles that country more than mainland Australia, with picturesque cottages, hedge grows, old stone walls, Georgian architecture and a thriving art-and-craft tradition.
Tasmania appeals to those who relish natural, largely untouched landscapes. Instead of large resort complexes, holiday makers can stay at large wilderness loges, guesthouses, cottage, farms and quiet inns.
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