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September 10, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport: Tasmania Packing Round 1. Australia's only island state includes the main island and all these islands except PITCAIRN ISLAND . 2. The capital city of Tasmania is HOBART . 3. This marsupial lives in the wild only in Tasmania. TASMANIAN DEVIL 4. Frenchman's Cap, Tarn Shelf and Overland Track are notable BUSHWALKS . 5. Hobart lies between the Durwent River and this 4,166 foot mountain. MOUNT WELLINGTON 6. All of these are among Tasmania's 19 national parks except CRATER LAKE . Picture of arched stone bridge Departure Round 1. King Island is famous for its rich cream and BRIE CHEESE . 2. The Inaugural WORKING ARTISTS Week was held from August 22 to August 31, 2003 in Hobart. 3. This Tasmanian band that had a hit twenty years ago with "Shy Girl" has a global cult following. THE INNOCENTS 4. Mountainous Tasmania is separated from mainland Australia by The BASS Strait. 5. Competitors flock to the annual CLASSIC CAR race called the Targa Tasmania. Picture of large avenue with stalls On Tour Round 1. In 1642, Able Tasman named Tasmania VAN DIEMEN'S Land after a governor in the Dutch East Indies. 2. The world's first SEA HORSE farm is at the mouth of Tamar Valley near the town of Launceston. 3. Tasmania's Mole Creek Karst National Park is especially tempting for SPELUNKERS . 4. Hobart's historic port area, called BATTERY Point, is a must see for first-time visitors. 5. Cradle Mountain-Lake, St. Clair National Park is home to this highest peak in Tasmania. MT. OSSA 6. Flinders Island is famed for Killiecrankie diamonds, which are actually a kind of TOPAZ . 7. Anyone with a sweet tooth will enjoy touring the CADBURY Chocolate Factory in Hobart. Picture of colorful sandstone ledge with water 8. You'll get a glimpse of what life was like in a penal settlement in historic PORT ARTHUR . 9. Fluted Cape, Grassy Point and Penguin Island are all parts of this national park. SOUTH BRUNY 10. The Tasmanian TIGER , now extinct, is pictured on Cascade Beer labels. 11. A five-hour catamaran cruise on the GORDON River is a favorite tourist activity. 12. Freycinet Marine Farm near Cole's Bay offers tourists OYSTER tasting. Bonus question 1 This historic building in Hobart is Australia's only example of the Victorian "Bijou" style. THEATRE ROYAL Bonus question 2 Where on the map of Tasmania is Hobart found? Section 5 Picture of promontory of land on the water Slide Show 1. The RICHMOND Bridge, built by convicts in 1823, is the oldest bridge in Australia. 2. The sandstone warehouses at SALAMANCA Place in Hobart are superb examples of colonial architecture. 3. Colorful rocks and painted cliffs are landmarks at this national park. MARIA ISLAND 4. The geological "circular head" that looms over the village of Stanley is known as The NUT . Clues for next week's game... Picture tube Sit com Screen Drama |