MELBOURNE (Reuters) - More than 1,900 people rose early on Saturday to take a chilly plunge on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The annual swim takes place on the winter solstice, which marks ...

The best time of year to see the southern lights in Tasmania is from May through September. James Stone, Chasing Light/Getty Images They may sit on opposite ends of the planet, one skirting the Arctic ...

Widely known for its scenic landscapes and white-sand beaches, the island of Tasmania off the Australian coast is a small, slow haven for lovers of nature, food and history. The island hosts a variety ...

They may sit on opposite ends of the planet, one skirting the Arctic Circle, the other floating above Antarctica, but Tasmania and Scandinavia share more than just latitude extremes. In winter, this ...