GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Bass Strait
Bass Strait separates Tasmania from mainland southeastern Australia, principally Victoria. It connects eastern and western southern coastal waters.
Fast Facts
- Victoria lies north and Tasmania south.
- Tasman Sea lies to the east.
- The Bass Basin contains offshore petroleum resources.
Connected lessons
- Bass StraitMap, explanation and practice
- Australia’s southern marginGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- TasmaniaRelated places
- Tasman SeaRelated places
- MelbourneRelated places
- HobartRelated places