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Tasmania

Reveling in isolation, naturally beautiful Tasmania is busting out with fab festivals and sensational food and drink, riding a tourism-fueled economic boom that's the envy of all Australia.

A boardwalk runs along a lake leading to a small wooden boathouse

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