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Whirlwind Weekend In Tasmania

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August 12th 2008
A few weeks ago, I managed to find cheap flights to Hobart, Tasmania and thus a three-day weekend trip was planned! As I only had such a short time (Saturday morning - Monday night), I had to limit by Tasmanian travels to just Hobart and it’s immediate surrounding area - however, now that I’ve been, I’d love to go back and see the rest. Definitely one of my favourite places I’ve been here. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Tasmania » Hobart

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more