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Part of Australia's charm is its history. It also makes for some great places to visit! So take a journey down Australia's timeline & see what you can discover, or even learn.

Tasmania

2021

05 July

Tasmania permitted to travel to New Zealand provided they hadn't visited a designated hotspot. [Covid-19]

2021

15 March

The Tasmanian state election is held. Peter Gutwein's Liberal government is returned for a third term.

2020

23 September

A further 200 whales are stranded on Tasmania's West Coast, making the event the largest cetacean stranding in Australia's recorded history

2020

21 September

Around 250 pilot whales beach themselves at various locations on Tasmania's West Coast near Macquarie Heads.

2020

19 March

Tasmania imposing a mandatory 14-day quarantine on all "non-essential" travellers to the state, including returning residents. [Covid-19]

1996

28 April

35 people shot dead at Port Arthur, Tasmania

1856

03 January

Name 'Tasmania' replaced Van Diemen's Land.

1831

04 March

'Quintus Servinton' by Henry Savery, was the first novel to be written and published in Australia (Hobart).

1830

31 October

Europeans formed the 'Black Line', a human chain across Tasmania, in an attempt to capture and relocate the remaining Aboriginal people, allowing them to take control of the region.

1825

14 June

Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) becomes a separate colony

1822

02 January

Agricultural Society formed in Tasmania.

1804

20 February

The Risdon settlement was moved to Sullivan's Cove (now Hobart) by Colonel David Collins.

1803

12 September

Rear-Admiral John Bowen arrived at Risdon Cove, which later became Hobart. Among the original 49 settlers at Risdon Cove were 21 male and 3 female convicts, members of the New South Wales Corps and free settlers and their families.

1788

20 August

Lt. William Bligh in HMS Bounty, en route to Tahiti, anchored at Adventure Bay, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). The party planted apple trees, fruit stones and various vegetables before departing on 4 September.

1642

24 November

Abel Tasman sighted the west coast of Tasmania, north of Macquarie Harbour. He named his discovery Van Diemen's Land.

Coles Bay

Coles Bay is a small town gateway to The Hazards, Wineglass Bay and Freycinet Peninsula with a small population of 110.

Port Arthur

Port Arthur is one of Tasmania's most popular tourist destinations located on the Tasman Peninsula.

Bridport

Bridport is known for its excellent fishing - scallop, trout and lobster, its wonderful beaches and fantastic holiday atmosphere.

Cradle Mountain: Tasmania's Natural Wonder

Tasmania is a treasure trove of natural wonders with Cradle Mountain being its crown jewel.

Freycinet Peninsula

Freycinet Peninsula is well known for its white sand beaches and the most beautiful clean water in Tasmania.

About Tasmania

Tasmania is an ideal destination for self-drive holidays, with endless reasons to stop, explore and create an itinerary as you travel.

Bruny Island / Adventure Bay

Bruny Island is a popular day trip from Hobart, the north is flat grazing land and the south is hilly and heavily timbered.

Campbell Town

Campbell Town is located about half way between Hobart and Launceston & well known for it's heritage buildings.

Tasmania Surf Spots

In Tasmania & want to find out the best surfing spots? We have them for you.

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