Footloose in Tasmania: Where the mountains meet the sea

History, world-class scenery and great food in Australia's island state

Looking towards The Henry Jones Art Hotel at Hobart Harbour, credit Tourism Tasmania & Kathryn Leahy.jpg

A view of Hobart Harbour: Tasmania offers travelers breathtaking natural landscapes, world-class hiking trails, unique wildlife encounters, rich colonial history and a thriving food and wine scene. (Courtesy of Tourism Tasmania & Kathryn Leahy)

IAN NEUBAUER

HOBART, Australia -- Tasmania, Australia's island state, is one of the country's leading foodie destinations, with ideal growing conditions and an astonishing array of artisan producers and top-shelf restaurants. Add to that a network of twisty roads and rustic hotels and a picture emerges of a destination that appears tailor-made for self-drive vacations.

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