Tasmania (Paperback, illustrated edition)

Forget the timeless adage. In Tasmania, you can have your cake and eat it. The island combines a ravishing, untamed landscape, and weird and wonderful wildlife, with all the comforts and amenities of a modern, developed country. With warm weather and an even warmer welcome, Tasmania is the ideal holiday destination.Discover the traces of its ancient Aboriginal past and learn the brutal history of the convicts first exiled here. Go in search of the Tasmanian devil. This guide includes: detailed coverage of the 18 national parks and their wildlife; in-depth history: Aboriginal sites, the island's discovery and the penal colonies; a range of scenic walks, from the easy to the challenging; adventure sports, such as white-water rafting and rock climbing; all about Hobart, including day trips. (5 1/4 x 8 1/2, 304 pages, color photos, maps, illustrations, charts)