Seeing as we can’t be at the Tassie Mega, let’s talk Tassie and learn a few things about Tasmania.
Tasmania, Australia's island state, boasts world-class wilderness, unique wildlife like the Tasmanian Devil, and pristine air, with over 40% of its land protected in national parks and World Heritage areas; it's known as the "Apple Isle" for its history in apple growing, has Australia's deepest lake (Lake St. Clair), and its capital, Hobart, is Australia's second-oldest city, offering pure rainwater, Southern Lights, and convict history.
Geography & Nature
- Island State: An island south of mainland Australia, separated by the Bass Strait, encompassing Tasmania and over 300 smaller islands.
- Protected Lands: 42% of the state is protected in national parks, reserves, or World Heritage sites, including the Tasmanian Wilderness.
- Clean Air: Home to the cleanest air in the world, measured at Cape Grim.
- Deepest Lake: Contains Australia's deepest freshwater lake, Lake St. Clair.
- Tall Trees: Features some of the oldest trees and tallest flowering plants on Earth, like the Huon Pine and Mountain Ash.
Wildlife
- Tasmanian Devil: The world's largest surviving carnivorous marsupial, unique to the island.
- Monotremes: One of the few places to see the world's only two monotremes (platypus & echidna).
- Tasmanian Tiger: The famously extinct thylacine's last known habitat.
Culture & History
- Colonial Past: Was once a major penal colony, with sites like Port Arthur now UNESCO World Heritage areas.
- "Apple Isle": Historically a massive global apple exporter.
- Hobart: Australia's second-oldest city and capital, known for its art scene (MONA) and gourmet food.
Unique Features
- Southern Lights: Often visible from the island, especially Hobart, due to its southern latitude.
- Pure Rainwater: Home to the world's only bottled rainwater approved for drinking.
- Unique Geology: Features natural phenomena like Tessellated Pavement near Eaglehawk Neck.
Come and join The Drovers for a drink, a snack or just a chat.
Where:
The Northshore Cafe
We’ll be in the central seating area, with a banner on the table.
Time:
10:30 – 11am