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Tasmania, or lutruwita by its palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) name, is a small island with a long history.
It’s one of the few places on Earth with landscapes unchanged from the time of the ancient Gondwana supercontinent. It’s also a place of unique biodiversity, human culture that dates back 2000 generations, and some of Australia's best-preserved colonial history.
Guide to the finest old buildings
Tasmania's heritage buildings are more than just a pretty backdrop for an island getaway. For those with an interest in history, these impressive historic structures are a key to unlock Australia’s architectural and colonial past.
Top Historic Buildings![Exterior looking up at Launceston GPO Clock, Launceston.](/siteassets/experiences/top-historic-buildings/133086-2.jpg?resize=8vfVfyfis0HlRmv0MuIkCYvai-37xrE0WUhiEUzVoNGv_SrUWwd_hwgRSg_0e_DgwZ8NGE_51cc9ijizpzRZ6A)
Great old pubs
It’s unclear where to draw Tasmania’s beer line – between the north, which favours James Boag’s, and the south, where they drink Cascade.
But have fun trying to work it out by stepping inside a few of the state’s charming historic pubs.
Great old pubs of Tasmania![Exterior shot of Empire Hotel, Queenstown.](/siteassets/experiences/old-pubs/121286-2.jpg?resize=-Bkm94WOMDeHq3rnwrk3gCLzYWi_HKpIWDgOn7gwSo_TmocoVDjlQuRpQTgU9uTRj0t5hsK-UALB1M4KIfAmrQ)