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.
The prominent, wedge-shaped Cape York Peninsula, thrusts up towards New Guinea. It was the last region of Australia to be developed.
For 60,000 years aboriginal tribal groups have roamed the broad savannah and pristine coastal regions of Cape York Peninsula.
To camp at Lakefield, Iron Range or Jardine River national parks you need to obtain access permits from the ranger stations.
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.
Visitors the first tantalising taste of Tassie magic is seeing Hobart's Old World buildings along the broad reaches of the Derwent River.
Devonport, home to the Spirit of Tasmania ferries and the beautiful Mersey River, is the starting point for this U shaped route.
This journey offers a kaleidoscope of colours and landscapes from lush rainforests to pristine white sand beaches lapped by a turquoise sea.
Tasmania into a land of spectacular capes, coastal panoramas, rich pasture, rolling hills, untouched wilderness and historic mining towns.
Second-largest city is the starting point for this Go-West adventure that includes walks, caves, waterfalls, gardens, artists and craftspeople
The midlands route through the centre of the island from Hobart to Launceston, offers a whole complete holiday on its own.
Tassie's varied scenery, taking in lush forests, picturesque farms, sparkling waterways, quaint towns and fine food and wine outlets.
The 'Holiday Isle' has emerged from its fascinating convict past to offer a very special vacation experience for the world's travellers.