It is a mixture of Alpine Ash, Messmate, and Mountain Ash. Australian Oak (Victorian Ash or Tasmanian Oak) is a light colored and medium density hardwood, pale straw through to lighter browns, with excellent staining qualities. Used extensively for T&G flooring and paneling, and interior joinery. Victorian Ash when from Victoria or Tasmanian Oak when from Tasmania, this is not an Oak either, but a mixture of three very similar Eucalyptus species that are marketed together. It is extensively for T&G flooring and paneling, and interior joinery.