The Irwins recently traveled to Tasmania for a family holiday.
But an American magazine confused the Australian island state with a country in Africa, causing an embarrassing gaffe.
Robert, his mother Terri, his sister Bindi and her husband Chandler Powell went to Tasmania with Bindi’s young daughter Grace.
The family shared a series of photos on Instagram taken at Cradle Mountain, a state landmark.
One An American magazine confused Tasmania with Tanzaniain Africa, wrote about the “family vacation to the East African country” and said the group tagged “the resort where they stayed, Cradle Mountain Lodge.”
Some Australians were amused by the error, including the Tasmanian Tourism Industry Council.
The council’s Amy Hills told ABC in a statement that Tasmania happily accepted the promotion, even if it came at the cost of a mistake.
“While it seems like an unfortunate mistake, as Tasmania is clearly a long way from Tanzania, in a strange way it gives us the ability to create even more buzz around our iconic Cradle Mountain,” Hills said.
The Irwins recently headed to Tasmania for a family holiday (pictured)
Robert, his mother Terri, his sister Bindi and her husband Chandler Powell went to Tassie with Bindi’s young daughter Grace. Everything in the photo
The family shared a series of photos on Instagram taken at Cradle Mountain, an iconic landmark in the state.
‘When influencers like Bindi Irwin share snapshots of our island, especially while enjoying it with friends and family, it has a huge reach and potential impact.
“Hopefully, those reading the article will visit Bindi’s actual post and see those snow-capped mountains and iconic crib scenery, prompting them to investigate their own trip to Tassie, during the winter months.”
Many commenters on Facebook also found it amusing, with one writing: “In the 80s a tourist mistakenly flew to Tasmania instead of Tanzania. I remember reading about it in The Mercury at the time.
‘When I was studying in the United States, almost everyone I met thought Tasmania was Tanzania. They also thought our classmate from New Zealand was Australian,” said another.
An American magazine (pictured) confused Tasmania with Tanzania, which is an East African country.
The article described the “family vacation to the East African country” and said the group tagged “the resort where they stayed, Cradle Mountain Lodge.”
Some Australians were amused by the error, including the Tasmanian Tourism Industry Council. The council’s Amy Hills told the ABC in a statement that Tasmania was happy to accept the promotion, even if it came at the cost of a mistake.
“While it seems like an unfortunate mistake, as Tasmania is clearly a long way from Tanzania, in a strange way it gives us the ability to create even more buzz around our iconic Cradle Mountain,” Hills said.
“It takes me back to the time I told my in-laws we were moving to Tasmania. Mother-in-law almost fainted thinking we were moving to darkest Africa,” wrote one more.
Another said: ‘I’m still surprised that Austria has customer service that says “I was meaning to fly to Australia.” It can always be worse.’
Someone else commented: “People often come to my shop in Burnie asking where they can get Tanzanian souvenirs.”
‘I remember being in the US 30 years ago, constantly having to explain “TASMANIA” and that a “Tasmanian Devil” was not a Disney cartoon character! It seems like nothing has changed!’ one more added.
Commenters on Facebook also found it amusing, with one writing: “In the 80s a tourist mistakenly flew to Tasmania instead of Tanzania.”
It comes after Robert revealed his two favorite holiday spots in his home country of Australia.
The 20-year-old conservationist He said he likes going to Far North queensland either Tasmania chill out.
“I know what you’re thinking: two of the most opposite places, but they both have such rugged, raw natural beauty,” he said. news.com.au this week.
When in Tasmania, he loves visiting Cradle Mountain, an iconic site packed with natural beauty.
Robert revealed his two favorite holiday spots in Australia. The 20-year-old said he likes to go to Far North Queensland or Tasmania to relax. Pictured is Cradle Mountain
In far north Queensland (pictured) he likes to visit the mangroves and estuaries, as well as doing various mountain biking routes.
“There is so much stunning hiking and incredibly friendly wildlife,” Robert explained.
“I also enjoy the Tasman Peninsula, Launceston, Swansea and the stunning Tarkine Wilderness, just to name a few places.”
In far north Queensland he enjoys visiting mangroves and estuaries, as well as exploring various mountain biking routes.
“Of course, a good distance from the water’s edge,” he jokes, referring to the numerous crocodiles in the area.
