The island state of Tasmania, in Australia, was first settled by Europeans in 1642 and called Anthony van Diemen's Land, in honor of the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman's sponsor. In 1777, Captain James Cook landed at Adventure Bay, along with William Bligh. The early settlers were convicts and their guards who had been sent to develop industries and agriculture. Between 1803 and 1853, more than 75,000 convicts were sent to Tasmania. In 1856, the name was changed to Tasmania.
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Presents listings of hotels in Hobart, Launceston and other parts of the state.
http://www.tasmania.visitorsbureau.com.au/accommodation.html
Jasons Tasmania Accommodations in Tasmania
Offers hundreds of places to stay in the state including lodged, camping areas and hotels.
http://www.jasons.com/Australia/Tasmania/accommodation
Features residential properties for sale that can be searched by number of bathrooms, bedrooms, price and location.
http://www.robertsre.com.au/
An international ferry offering nightly cruises to Tasmania from Australia. Here you will find scheduling, and other pertinent information about this ferry service.
http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/
Tasmania Online also has information on this Australia's government services. The website also has job listings for work in the Tasmania state government. You can also access a tourism guide to Tasmania to help you plan a trip there. The website also has a list of Tasmanian businesses.
http://www.tas.gov.au
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Office is a non-profit organization concerned with the preservation of the aboriginal heritage in Tasmania.
http://www.aboriginalheritage.tas.gov.au/
Offers real estate for sale in Kingston, Dover, Cygnet, Hobart and the Huon Valley.
http://www.taspr.com.au/
