It seems that only the yacht fans won’t think for long where Hobart is. It’s because of the famous yacht race Sydney - Hobart, which ends up on the same date every year.

Mysterious and distant Tasmania was developed in 1642 by Abel Tasman and was named “The land of Van – Dimen” after a governor of Dutch Ost – India. The sea way in those meridians was very dangerous at that time. The legend says that Van – Dimen sent Tasman to those places to stir the marriage of his daughter Maria with a sailor. But brave Tasman managed to survive and even perpetuate his mane by developing a new island. The name of the governor’s daughter was perpetuated with one of the Tasmanian north capes.

During the XVII and XVIII centuries the island was visited by travelers only, but in the XIX century it was occupied by the British to make Tasmania their colony. The Sullivan bay was the place of their settlement.

The life of modern Tasmania is calm and quiet. Most people live in Hobart and Lonserstone. There isn’t any mist, hard city rhythms, rush hours. Everything is surrounded with nature. The landscape is various: beautiful eucalyptus forests, Australian bushes, quiet beaches, mountains. The fauna of Tasmania is amazing. Some charming animals like Tasmanian devils are found in there.

Tasmania is a very beautiful and amazing island. Don’t ever miss a chance to see it