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Car Hire Wynyard Wynyard - Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world Its about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre
Australia lies between the Pacific and Indian oceans. Its capital Canberra is in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) between New South Wales and Victoria. Australia is made up of six states and two territories. Each state and territory has its own parliament, flag and floral emblem. Australia became a federated nation after the union of the six colonies on 1 January 1901. Bound by one parliament, one constitution and one flag.
Tasmania is an island roughly the size of West Virginia, Tasmania off the south-east corner of mainland Australia, by the 240 kilometres stretch of Bass Strait. The next stop south is the Antarctica 2000 kilometres away. Tasmania is encircled by the Southern Ocean, Tasman Sea and Bass Strait, is a land apart a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, friendly, welcoming people, a pleasant temperate climate, wonderful wine and food full of rich history and a relaxed lifestyle.
Wynyard is 19 kilometres along the old bass highway from Burnie, a far more beautiful town with lush pasturelands and the Inglis River and the Sea. Wynyard began life as a fishing port. Its location is a short distance from many attractions and has turned it into a tourist centre with excellent accommodation facilities. Burnie Airport, located in Wynyard, is the north-west coast's major airport, with regular flights to Melbourne and sightseeing flights over the west coast.
WynyardÕs main landmark is Table Cape. On top of the cape, you can visit the tulip farm and historic lighthouse. At Fossil Bluff you can look for fossils in the shore rocks at low tide. Australia's oldest marsupial fossil was found at Fossil Bluff. Wynyard offers trout, fly and sea fishing, has two golf courses, and several public gardens and walks. To the west of Wynyard is the blue water and white sands of Boat Harbour Beach which is perfect for diving.
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