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Glad you enjoyed the preview. Some talented snappers in that group. Even though Tas looks small, it's a relative thing. Since the 'big island' is in fact a continent the size of USA minus Alaska, makes us look puny, but Tas is roughly the same size as Ireland. So ideally best to visit when you can spend a week here at least.

You can spot wallabies everywhere, even in my backyard lol, but devils are nocturnal. They can easily be seen in wildlife parks, like Bonorong, which is near Mount Field NP, where the Russell Falls are located. And lots of Bennett's wallabies in that area too.

At a pinch you could do three days on or around just the East Coast. Wineglass Bay and Bay of Fires, north of Freycinet NP very beautiful. Maria Island is a great place to see native animals. Lies off Triabunna on East Coast. Spectacular landscape there too. You can stay in historic cottages there, but they are usually heavily booked.

Many people come here to hike in wild places. The most pop walk is the Overland (Cradle Mountain NP).Quite pricey, cabins along the way make it glamping, not camping, but a bucket list destination for many. There is also a very new walk in the SE called Three Capes Track. There will be reviews online.

If wildlife photography is your main focus, there are only a few native to Tas, like the Tassie Devil and a few Quolls. Lots of birds. You also would be able to see them on the mainland, even Devils, as there are some security populations sent there to protect Devils from a horrible disease that was threatening the species. People come here for the scenery, principally.

You can also dive, kayak, spelunk, mountain bike, raft in white water or be taken (from Hobart) by high speed catamaran to view marine life and a spectacular coastline.

And we have vineyards and food trails, (high quality produce) and an interesting colonial history, with many historic buildings well preserved. Hobart home to numerous museums and galleries, including the somewhat controversial Museuem of Old and New Art, MONA. And Tasmania might as well be called the Festival State, cause there seems to be a new one starting every month. We are also a hub for Antarctic research. Havent even touched on the spectacular West Coast, or the NW Coast (where you can breathe the cleanest air in the world, it's official!).

That is just a thumbnail sketch, ask me about anything you are keen to pursue.

Cheers for now 🐨🌷