Stewart Island
Stewart Island was known to the Maori as Rakiura (glowing skies) either on account of the striking sunsets or the periodic southern lights.
Camping Permits
To camp at Lakefield, Iron Range or Jardine River national parks you need to obtain access permits from the ranger stations.
Cape York Climate
Cooktown at the base of the peninsula has an average daily maximum temperature that ranges from 25°C in June to 32°C in February.
Cape York Geography
The prominent, wedge-shaped Cape York Peninsula, thrusts up towards New Guinea. It was the last region of Australia to be developed.
Cape York History
For 60,000 years aboriginal tribal groups have roamed the broad savannah and pristine coastal regions of Cape York Peninsula.
Heritage Highway
The midlands route through the centre of the island from Hobart to Launceston, offers a whole complete holiday on its own.
Huon Trail
Tassie's varied scenery, taking in lush forests, picturesque farms, sparkling waterways, quaint towns and fine food and wine outlets.
Tasmania Itineraries
The 'Holiday Isle' has emerged from its fascinating convict past to offer a very special vacation experience for the world's travellers.
North East Trail
Heading north out of Launceston you soon come to Lilydale, where there is a good reason for a diversion into the Pipers River region.
Tamar Valley Route
Tamar Valley Route a land of wetlands and waterbirds, fern glades and fresh fruit, tall ships and tidy towns, seahorses and chardonnay.
West Coast Wilderness Way
Lake St Clair follow the Lyell Highway, stopping briefly for a breath of fresh mountain air on the Franklin River & Nelson Falls Nature Walks
Cradle Country Route
Devonport, home to the Spirit of Tasmania ferries and the beautiful Mersey River, is the starting point for this U shaped route.