Transport

Accessing Tasmania

By Plane

As an island state of Australia, Tasmania is serviced by commercial airlines, with regular daily flights coming to the island. This is mainly through the key airports of Hobart and Launceston. There are direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, and the Perth, which easily connect you to international routes.

The following airlines fly to Tasmania:

• Jetstar
• Qantas
• Regional Express
• Virgin

For more information visit the Hobart Airport website and Launceston Airport website.

By Boat

• Spirit of Tasmania

The Spirit of Tasmania ferries travel daily from Devonport to Melbourne and each carries over 1400 passengers. This option allows passengers to bring their cars. The journey usually takes nine hours. More information and prices are available on their website.

Getting Around Tasmania

• Bus
• Ferry Service
• Ride-share
• Coach Service
• Redline Coaches
• Tassie Link

Driving

You can drive in Tasmania if you have a driving valid license from your home country. You must carry your physical license while driving a car.

For further information on coming to Tasmania with an overseas licence or how to obtain a local licence see the Tasmanian transport website.