Easy Access - One of Tasmania's great advantages is that it is such a compact Island. Everything is in close proximity; shopping, entertainment, sporting venues, national parks and beaches. One hour's drive from the city and you find yourself in a breathtaking world heritage wilderness.

Hospitality - Tasmania has numerous retreats offering good old-fashioned hospitality, fantastic scenery, tranquillity and space. Wonderful properties provide excellent accommodation in town or country environments. There are colonial cottages, farmhouses, National Trust and Federation buildings, log cabins and modern stone, timber and solar orientated houses.

Untouched Wilderness - Tasmania has some of the World's most beautiful untouched wilderness. Here, it is possible to experience nature at her very best, virtually untouched for millenia and yet accessible to even the most timid explorer. There are safe, sheltered beaches with crystal clear water. Rugged mountain peaks and coastline. River gorges, waterfalls and tranquil ponds. Hundreds of safe walks, and superb scenery and a truly magnificent setting for angling.

Art and Craft - Renowned for fine arts and quality crafts, Tasmania boasts comprehensive galleries based in convict built cottages, on waterfronts, in historic mills and beautiful Federation style buildings.

Heritage Homes and Gardens - Amid scenery reminiscent of an English countryside, hidden and awaiting your discovery, are oast houses, humble stone cottages and grand rural mansions, an eclectic array of architecture, a legacy of the courageous pioneer families who made their homes as early as 1807.

Flowering Time - Spring, summer and autumn is a spectacular time of year in Tasmania, and as a visual splendour of colour and vibrancy sweeps through the State there are plenty of flower festivals, floral shows and exhibitions including daffodil and camellia shows, garden and tulip festivals and bonsai exhibitions.

Historic Sites - Hear the intriguing and entertaining tales of the bygone days as you take guided tours through the streets of Tasmania's historic townships. Follow the footsteps of convicts, Irish exiles, merchants, free settlers, innkeepers, colourful coachmen and the military. Hear the history of the towns and visit beautiful historic buildings.

Tasmanian Wines and Vineyards - Tasmania's location certainly assists in assuring wines of premium quality. Tasmania, covering 41-43 degrees South, corresponds with the northern latitudes of Burgundy and Bordeaux.