Days in the Dioceses in the Archdiocese of Hobart
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The Archdiocese of Hobart encompasses the whole heart-shaped island of Tasmania. We live in a setting that is a superb example of God's creation. We would like the opportunity to share with you our beautiful landscapes; magnificent waterfalls, rugged mountains, rivers, beaches and dramatic coastlines. See our rare wildlife, sense our rich history and meet our very friendly and welcoming people.
You can't help but be filled with the Spirit when visiting Tasmania. Include Tasmania in your pilgrimage and be spiritually refreshed. We are looking forward to meeting you. You're very welcome in Tasmania!
Features
- The Archdiocese of Hobart covers the whole of the Island of Tasmania -67,886 sq kilometres.
- The Archdiocese of Hobart is the second oldest Diocese in Australia.
- The Archdiocese has 27 Parishes and 37 Catholic schools.
- Tasmania is the beautiful island state of Australia, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait.
- The population of Tasmania is approximately 472,000. The capital city is Hobart.
- St John's Church at Richmond in Tasmania is the oldest Catholic Church in Australia.
- Encircled by the Southern Ocean, Tasman Sea and Bass Strait, we breathe the world's cleanest air and rejoice in pure water and fertile soils - our wine and food are acclaimed around the world.
- Tasmania is a natural island - a land of dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, tall forests and sparkling highland lakes. Over a third of the state is reserved in a network of National Parks and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, a refuge and habitat for rare plants and animals including the Tasmanian devil.
- Some well-known places of interest: Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, Stanley, Strahan, Wineglass bay, Freycinet Peninsula, Hobart.
- Much of our nature is easily accessible and we also boast some of the finest walking tracks in Australia.
- Our European heritage dates back to the early 1800s, while Tasmanian Aboriginals first reached here 40,000 years ago.
- Tasmania is a unique and diverse island. In a day's travel see: rural farm land, historic villages and city life; feel the sand between your toes on the beach, enjoy a walk in the forest, take a step back in time in an historic village and enjoy the views atop a snowcapped mountain!
Days in the Diocese Capacity: 1000 pilgrims
Contact
Further information please contact:
Mrs Belinda Chapman
Archdiocese of Hobart
Email: wyd2008@aohtas.org.au
Phone: +61 3 64 261145
Archdiocese Website: www.hobart.catholic.org.au
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If you need help with finding flights to and from Tasmania, contact Harvest Youth Tours at: http://www.harvestonline.net.au