Tasmania travel information

Tasmania is an island state, so there are only two ways to travel here - by air or by sea. This brief guide may help you, if you are new to Tasmania.

Travel to Tasmania by air

There are flights between Tasmania and mainland Australia daily. Tasmania has two major airports, at Hobart and Launceston, with smaller facilities at Burnie and Devonport which mainly service local flights.

Virgin Blue and Jetstar Airways operate several flights a day between Melbourne and both Hobart and Launceston airports and, less frequently, to and from Sydney. Check for low cost specials; cheap, no frills flights make travel to Tasmania by air very attractive, especially outside peak season (high summer).

Hobart Airport and Launceston Airport are shown on our Google map, so if you are flying in you can see exactly where you will land.

Take the ferry to Tasmania

The very comfortable ferry Spirit of Tasmania travels overnight between Melbourne and Devonport on a daily basis for most of the year, with some no-sailing days in winter. Twice-daily ferries operate in the high season, so you can travel either overnight or during the day.

The ferry terminal is shown on our Google map, so if you are arriving by ferry you can see exactly where you will land.

Hire vehicles in Tasmania

Most of the major hire car companies operate in Tasmania and there are pick up and drop off points all over the island. Vroom Vroom Vroom offers excellent deals across the whole range of car rental options.

For the adventurous, there are motorcycles available for rental - for city exploration and for guided or self-guided tours of Tasmania. Hobart-based Moto Adventure Tasmania has late model, quality motorbikes for hire, including helmets and everything you need for a unique tour of the island.

Things to see, places to go

For information about Tasmania's tourist trails or regions, please visit our Touring Tasmania page. More resources about Tasmania may be found on our Tasmania Links page.

Our accommodation destination pages also contain brief notes about things to see and do, provided by your B & B hosts.

It you need help with your itinerary, well that's the beauty of dealing with hosted bed and breakfasts; hospitality starts from the moment you make contact - so just ask your hosts. Just don't cut your time too short or you will regret it!

Tasmania road map and travel time map

For information about Tasmania's road network and estimated travel time between destinations, taking into account local conditions, please go to our Tasmania Maps page.

Other useful information for your Tasmanian holiday

School holidays

When planning your holiday, keep in mind that many Tasmanians like to vacation right here in Tasmania. School holidays can be very busy, so book early, or time your holiday to avoid the rush. Find out about Tasmanian school holidays here.

Tasmania's weather

The Tasmanian climate is temperate and offers four distinct seasons; which season suits you best depends on the sort of holiday you are planning. For active holidays, spring and autumn - even winter - may be a better choice than summer. Check out Tasmanian weather conditions and records.

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