Which strait separates Australia from Tasmania?

Bass Strait separates Australia from Tasmania.

The strait lies between the southern Australian state of Victoria and Tasmania, an island state to the south. It is named after George Bass, a British naval surgeon and explorer who investigated the waters in 1798 with Matthew Flinders. Their voyage helped establish that Tasmania was separate from mainland Australia.

Bass Strait is broad and often rough, with strong winds, currents, and rapidly changing weather. It contains numerous islands, including King Island and Flinders Island. The Bass Strait islands form part of Tasmania and support important seabird and marine habitats.

The strait is also significant for transport and energy. Ferries connect mainland Australia with Tasmania, while aircraft and undersea electricity and telecommunications links cross the region. Bass Strait should not be confused with Torres Strait, which lies between northern Australia and New Guinea.