Ridiculously beautiful island on 'edge of the world' most tourists never think to visit

Tasmania is Australia's hidden gem (Image: Getty) This beautiful, but often overlooked island, is known for its stunning scenery, rich history and unique wildlife. Tasmania, an island state of Australia , is located 150 miles to the south of the mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait channel. It is blessed by the pristine waters of the Southern Ocean and the world's purest rainfall.

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It is only the size of Ireland but packs in a lot of scenery. READ MORE 'I've lived in five countries in three continents - one city is easily the best' [LATEST] Tasmania is known for its stunning scenery (Image: Getty) The east coast is adorned w.