Well Said

Ever since the intrepid European explorers set out to discover the Great South Land in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, people have been writing about the beguiling and beautiful island of Tasmania.
More recent praise has come from the pens of no less than Mark Twain, Charles Darwin and Anthony Trollope, who each visited the island in the nineteenth century when it was still known as Van Diemen’s Land.

Today, writers the world over have been applauding Australia’s island state. There’s a lot packed into this heart-shaped island: from the adventure-ready ancient wilderness and pulse-stopping coastline, to the rich living history and vibrant communities, not to mention the palate-pleasing food and drink.

But there’s something else – something almost intangible about the place that’s affectionately known as ‘Tassie’. You see, Tasmania gets under your skin. A Tasmanian experience stays with you forever.

Well Said is a collection of quotes from a range of sources – new and old – from novelists to scientists, travel writers to actors, and even a Formula One racing car driver!

Pages in this section:

Gems from History
Recent Praise
Well Read – Tasmanian Bibliography