• 1. Remains found in limestone caves atest to the human occupation of the area for more than 20,000 years

• 2.Region of world heritage is in southwest of tasmania Island covering Cradle Mt and Lake St Clair.

• 3.In 1827 Joseph Fossey,a surveyor with the Van Diemen's Land Company,saw a dramatic mountain peak at the northern end of what is now the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park,in the World Heritage area.

• 4.Tasmania is an island roughly the size of West Virginia, located 240 km off the south-east corner of mainland Australia. Next stop south is Antarctica, 2000 km away.

• 5.Hobart is an intriguing blend of heritage and lifestyle, scenery and vibrant culture.

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