Hobart Transport

Coming and Going

There are no direct international flights to or from Tasmania. Airlines with services between Hobart and the mainland are Qantas (tel: 13 13 13; www.qantas.com.au), Jetstar (tel: 13 15 38; www.jetstar.com.au) and Virgin Blue (tel: 13 67 89; www.virginblue.com.au).

The main bus companies (and their terminals) operating to/from Hobart are Redline Coaches (tel: 1300 360 000; www.tasredline.com.au) and TassieLink (tel: 1300 300 520; www.tassielink.com.au). Additionally, Hobart Coaches (tel: 13 22 01; www.hobartcoaches.com.au) has regular services to/from Richmond, New Norfolk and Kingston, south along the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and to Cygnet. Timetable and fare information is available online.

Getting About

Hobart's airport is 16km (10.6mi) east of the city centre. The Airporter Shuttle Bus (tel: 0419 382 240) scoots between the Transit Centre and the airport (via various city pick-up points), connecting with all flights. Bookings are essential. Of course, you can always catch a taxi between the airport and the city centre, but it will cost you considerably more.

Metro Tasmania (tel: 13 22 01; www.metrotas.com.au) operates the local bus network, which is reliable but infrequent outside of business hours. The Metro Shop, inside the main post office on the corner of Elizabeth and Macquarie Sts, handles ticketing and enquiries. Most buses depart this section of Elizabeth St, or from nearby Franklin Sq.

There are plenty of car and bicycle hire companies in Hobart.