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I love Tasmania. It's a magical place filled with the most wonderful scenery and immense beauty. I remember when I was in Burnie trying to get to sleep after a night shift and I heard these noises outside my window. I opened the curtain to find wallabies jumping around the house. Hobart is filled with gorgeous architecture and interesting history. And I love the Salamanca Markets with all the lovely hand crafts.
My only complaint is the isolation. It's a bit of a trip back to the Mainland. I also found the people very unfriendly but on the whole Australians are a less friendly bunch than us Kiwis
I find the Tasmanians the friendliest people in Australia i haven't been to NZ so i cannot comment on that one, you are correct about everything else though it is beautiful. It is only an hours flight from Hobart to Melbourne and two hours to Sydney.
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I find the Tasmanians the friendliest people in Australia i haven't been to NZ so i cannot comment on that one, you are correct about everything else though it is beautiful. It is only an hours flight from Hobart to Melbourne and two hours to Sydney.
I lived quite a number of years in Melbourne that also is great place to visit.I always thought it had European feel about it. As I also think Tasmania does too.
I wasn't 100% serious, esp since I've never been there, only going on what I've heard.....it was a comment a celebrity made about a far south town in New Zealand.
Lets just say he wasn't complimenting the town!
I find the Tasmanians the friendliest people in Australia i haven't been to NZ so i cannot comment on that one, you are correct about everything else though it is beautiful. It is only an hours flight from Hobart to Melbourne and two hours to Sydney.
I'm sure it was just because I was a traveling RN and only there for a brief period. It's hard to make friends in such a short period of time.
All in all however I loved the place. Here is one of my photos of the amazing Port Arthur site.
I spent a weekend on Tasmania when I was in Australia several years ago. I enjoyed my time there very much which included a visit to see the local wildlife.
I wasn't 100% serious, esp since I've never been there, only going on what I've heard.....it was a comment a celebrity made about a far south town in New Zealand.
Lets just say he wasn't complimenting the town!
Visiting celebrities' opinions on towns aren't worth reporting. This description has been applied to countless places by disgruntled individuals who require constant stimulation and laid-on jollies.
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