The King River is a river on the west coast of Tasmania. It rises in the mountains and empties in Macquarie Harbour near Strahan. The King River has been polluted by past mining operations.
The King River valley was the route for the old "Abt" rack railway to Queenstown, which is currently being restored for tourism purposes.
The island of Tasmania, an Australian state, is located 200 km south of the eastern side of the continent, being separated from it by Bass Strait.
Rail transport in Tasmania consists of narrow gauge lines to all four major population centres and to mining or forestry operations on the west coast and in the northwest.
Tasmania's small population and low sponsorship potential results in the state not being represented in national football (soccer) (see Football (soccer) in Tasmania) and netball leagues.
Tasmania is a land of dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, spectacular wilderness and sparkling highland lakes.
Tasmania claims to have the world's cleanest air, the purest water and along with its rich red fertile soils, a competitive edge is gained in its ability to produce some of the world's most superb wines, finest foods and exotic fare from this clean and natural environment.
Tasmania possesses an abundance of resourcefulness within its people which is encapsulated by their creativity, design, artistic endeavors, culture and ingenuity thus together with the clean and green image establishes the Tasmania Brand.
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