GETTING HERE
Flights to Tasmania operate on a regular basis from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. To compare prices and make bookings, visit Qantas, Virgin Blue, Jetstar or Tiger Airways.
The Spirit of Tasmania ferry service operates between Melbourne and Tasmania arriving in the North-West city of Devonport. For more information and bookings contact us.
CRUISE SHIPS
If you arrive on one of the many visiting Cruise ships, you will be happy to know the Travel Centre staff meet every ship wharfside and can provide extensive information on tours, shopping, money exhange, Internet cafes , in fact everything you need once your Ship docks in Hobart. Please feel free to contact us. before you arrive - that way we can save you time.
GETTING AROUND
Tasmania is deceptively big and getting around the island takes time and planning. Your options for getting around include:
AIR
Flights within Tasmania are limited. Airlines of Tasmania operate flights between Launceston and Flinders Island. They also do charter flights and they operate in conjunction with Par Avion Wilderness Tours who specialise in flights to the South-West World Heritage National Park. Visit www.airtasmania.com.au for more details.
Tasair operate flights between Devonport-King Island, Burnie-King Island and Burnie-Hobart. They also do scenic flights and tours across the state. Visit www.tasair.com.au for more details.
BUS
Major centres in Tasmania have regular bus services. Tassielink and Redline offer the most extensive services. Travel to some remote areas (some of which include popular tourist destinations) can be difficult to organise as they don't run every day and they can leave at inconvenient times. Those wanting to travel around the island by bus should therefore have plenty of flexibilitty. Refer to the bus service websites or contact us for more details.
CAR
Driving is perhaps the best and certainly the most efficient way of getting around Tasmania. Cars can be brought across to Tasmania on the Spirit of Tasmania or they can easily be hired upon arrival. Click here for more information.
CYCLING
Cycling is a great way to get around Tasmania. Visit www.biketas.org.au for more information.