December’s Hot Spot: Tasmania

Each month we bring you a new travel hot spot, this month we bring you
“down under” to Tasmania. This is just the place to escape civilization
and enjoy the rugged beauty and natural landscapes. Tasmania is an
island and state off the coastline of Australia. It has all the natural
beauties one looks for in a getaway: beaches, rain forests, mountain
plains, and more.

The natural wildlife is also a big draw for visitors including the infamous
feral Tasmanian Devil. Other wildlife draws include Wallabies, Tasmanian
Tigers, various species of frogs and other exotic wildlife. Almost 37% of
Tasmania lies in unspoiled natural reserves.

Hastings Caves is one of it’s more popular attractions. These spacious
caves are well light and have no narrow spaces or passages. The caves
are formed of Dolomite which is heavier than limestone and has a pinkish
white crystal look to it. This attraction also features thermal pools, a
picnic area surrounded by a lush forest, change rooms, electric
barbeques, and other amenities.

Want to sample a bit of the local culture? Salamanca Place is a great little
cove tucked away for you to come explore. It has an Arts Center, arts and
crafts, shopping, funky music scene, and the Salamanca Market every
Saturday. You can buy anything from handmade toys to fifty year old
china. The trees are lit at night and you can relax on benches and people
watch while you listen to local music.

Now is the time to visit Tasmania because the value of the Tasmanian
dollar is at a five year low and will presumably fall in value more in the
coming months. This gives you the opportunity for more bang for your
travel buck. Worried about the long flight? Qantas has a fleet of A380s,
the largest commercial jet in the world, making the trip easier than ever.
The best routing to Tasmania is through Melbourne. Visit
discovertasmania.com for more information.

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