Getting to Hobart

Australia's major airlines, as well as several smaller services fly to Hobart, mostly from Australian state capitals and smaller Victorian cities. The only international flights are to and from Christchurch in New Zealand and charter flights from Singapore. Buses run from Hobart to most major towns around the state, although services can be sparse or non-existent on public holidays.

By car

Tasmania has a well-developed road network, and major roads lead to Hobart from Devonport via Launceston in the north as well as from Dover in the south. There is also a connection from Strahan on the west coast.

By bus

Buses run to Hobart from all major destinations on the island. Services are provided by Tassielink and Tasmanian Redline coaches, who run regular services using modern, comfortable vehicles. Phone: +61 3 6272 6611; website: www.tigerline.com.au/; phone: +61 3 6336 1446; website: www.redlinecoaches.com.au/.

By ferry

There is a daily ferry, the Spirit of Tasmania, which transports passengers and their vehicles between Melbourne and Devonport, 278kms from Hobart, and the journey takes 10 hours. The ferry, which is more like a cruise ship, can accommodate over 600 vehicles and 1,200 passengers. Phone: +61 1800 634 906; website: www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/theships/schedule.htm.

By air

Hobart has an international and domestic airport, which is linked by various local airlines to all the major cities in Australia, although often with a stop on the way. International charter flights with Singapore Airlines also arrive at Hobart. Hobart Airport is 17kms from the city centre and there is a shuttle bus linking the airport with the city. Car hire and campervan facilities are also available at the airport.

Hobart Airport

Hobart Airport operates a domestic as well as an international terminal, from which all arrivals and departures are dealt with. Flights operate daily to cities such as Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore. ATM and bureau de change facilities can be found in the Arrivals Hall, while dining facilities can be found in both terminals. Both duty-free and duty-paid shopping outlets are on hand. Passengers in need of assistance will find help at the information desk, where tourist information is also available.

Hobart airport transportation

Travellers to Hobart International Airport can access a range of transport options for travelling to and from the airport and for arranging travel within the state. You will find the Airporter Shuttle bus service at the front entrance of the Hobart Airport, between the Qantas and Virgin Blue terminals. Simply make your way to the bus once you have collected your luggage and advise the driver of your accommodation destination. Airporter Shuttle buses service the majority of Hobart's motels, hotels, backpacker hostels and car rental outlets. Local passengers can be transferred to any bus terminal or taxi stand in Hobart city. There is no need to make a reservation. The airport is serviced by a number of taxi firms. The taxi rank is conveniently located directly outside the domestic terminal building.