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A guide to visiting Maria Island

Plan an unforgettable wildlife and walking experience. Maria Island (pronounced muh-rye-uh, like Mariah Carey), located just off the south-east coast of Tasmania, is the perfect place for wildlife encounters. Its…

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Tassie’s Top Paddling Adventures

From the protected waters of Tasmania’s harbour towns, to the raging rivers of the western wilds, there’s no denying this lush little island is a paddler’s playground. Exploring by kayak,…

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Weekend at Burnie

As you enter Burnie on Tasmania’s beautiful north coast, it comes across as just another industrial city. But industry and tourism happily coexist here, promising some unique experiences and a…

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The road to Gordon Dam

The plan was to check out an incredible double arched dam wall near Strathgordon. But Tasmania’s many diversions always have a way of keeping Kev Smith on the road that…

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A Town Called Penguin

From paperbacks to polo shirts, the world’s favourite flightless bird is far from unfamiliar with loaning out its name. Here, however, Kev Smith presents a lesser-known example; a stunning place…

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Waratah: the town at the top of a waterfall

Waratah went from being Tasmania’s most important town, to one of its most obscure. Only now is it being rediscovered for the fascinating destination that it is. For one thing,…

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Short ‘n’ Deep: hiking in Leven Canyon

Leven Canyon is so close to Cradle Mountain that it’s often missed. But if you like the idea of free camping among magical tree ferns, spotting unique wildlife and walking…

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