NEARLY half of Tasmania is protected by National Parks and reserves making it the perfect place for a wilderness escape. Next year marks the 100-year anniversary of National Parks in Tasmania.

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Every state’s terrain and national parks differ, from Queensland’s tropical oases to the North Territory’s vivid red outback.