Don Defenderfer completes his trilogy of books about Tasmania with the release of TASMANIA an island dream volume 3, a collection of stories, poems and photographs that capture the magic and beauty of Tasmania. 

“Black Elk, the great Lakota medicine man, said ‘The Holy Land is everywhere’.  Don Defenderfer says it's here in Tasmania and writes accordingly.”  MARTIN FLANAGAN ~ Author and Journalist.

Writer/photographer Don Defenderfer shares his insights and inspirations about some of Tasmania’s most beautiful areas such as Cradle Mountain, the Tarkine, the Three Capes Track, South West Tasmania and the Blue Tiers.

Through stories about hiking in the wilderness, discovering waterfalls and Aboriginal heritage or contemplating mindfulness at a shack, Don offers up a unique reverence for Tasmania – a reverence that many others share. His stories, photos and poems capture Tasmania at its best – a place far away from the fast-paced urban world, with an abundance of beautiful landscapes, primordial wilderness areas and down-to-earth people. Through delicate words and inspiring photos, this book shows why Tasmania is seen as one of the most beautiful and beguiling places in the world.

A delicate, lovely book. CAROLINE OVERINGTON Literary Editor, The Australian Review 

A powerful narrative that portrays a reverent and magical intimacy with this island that takes one’s breath away. Dr PATSY CAMERON, AO Aboriginal Elder, author, historian

As much about love as it is about Tasmania – Defenderfer’s love for wild places is our planet’s salvation. HILARY BURDEN Author of Undersong