Tasmania Archives

Cradle Mountain: past and present

For the pristine peaks of Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, we can thank an impassioned bushwalking duo’s devotion to the area last century.

Wildlife

Tasmanian devils: Devil coast

In the desperate race to stop a new cancer from wiping out Tasmanian devils, an expedition financed by an Australian Geographic Society fundraiser has found cause for hope on a remote, windswept coast.

Adventure

Bishop and Clerk Trail, TAS

This walk meanders through the crumbling remains of early settlement to reach a summit boasting one of Australia’s most incredible views.

History & Culture

Beetle mania

Australian pastoralists owe a great debt to this Hungarian-born, beetle-mad scientist.

Destinations

Trekking Tasmania: When driven by hunger

Six determined Tasmanians retrace the arduous overland journey of convict bolter Alexander Pearce – the first known white man to cross the Franklin River country.

Destinations

King Island: King’s banquet

Amid the constant onslaught of the Roaring Forties, King Island remains rustic and isolated, yet with a powerful export industry and a unique community spirit.