North/North East Tasmania

Tasmania 's north east is known for its fertile land and quality timber and is an area of extreme beauty, only small country and seaside towns dot the landscape. You will go into a place of small farms growing a variety of produce including grapes, potatoes, poppies, hops, sheep, dairy cattle, and much more. Small seaside villages that increase dramatically in size during the summer holidays are fairly quiet at other times. There are beautiful rivers, bays and miles of beaches. In the clear water there is abundant fish life including lobster, abalone and many varieties of scalefish. Waterfalls can be found in many places in the north east. Mainly it is a place of quiet serene beauty, a place to unwind from the chaotic stressful world and find yourself again.

Launceston, the largest city in the region, is an enjoyable drive north of Hobart (2 hours along the Heritage Highway through lots of historic towns and villages) or a good place to begin exploring the Tasmania. The city and the river valley bring together history, scenery, creativity, adventure, entertainment and gourmet delights.

One of the largest industries in Tasmania is the aluminium smelter at Bell Bay, close to George Town. But the north east relies upon farming and the timber industry for its economic prosperity. Aboriginal communities pursue traditional activities, such as mutton birding on Flinders Island, in the north east.

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