The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area is one of the largest conservation reserves in Australia. It covers 1.38 million hectares and is one of only three temperate wilderness areas remaining in the Southern Hemisphere. The nature of life here is stunning in its diversity.

Some of the oldest known trees in the world, such as Huon Pines, grow in the area, which contains approximately two thirds of Tasmania’s higher plant species. The area contains a wide variety of vegetation. The flora occurs in a unique mosaic of Antarctic and Australian elements with the Antarctic element consisting of species descended from the super continent of Gondwana.

The topography, geology, soil and vegetation, harsh and variable climatic conditions combine to create a wide array of animal habits. Animals indigenous to the region include the Green Rosella and Pademelon, the newly discovered Moss Froglet and Tasmanian Tree Frog, the Tasmanian Cave Spider, Burrowing Crayfish, and Velvet Worms. The Tasmanian Devil, Spotted-tailed Quoll and Eastern Quoll are commonly seen at night.

You’ll undoubtedly be greeted every morning by a passing Wallaby. Who knows you may see the rarest sight of all – the legendary Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine).