Getting There

Your means of getting to Hobart is varied depending on the time available and your budget.


Getting to Hobart by Air

Hobart is serviced by flights from all Australian capital cities, with direct Sydney-Hobart and Melbourne-Hobart flights available daily. While there is no direct flights from New Zealand to Hobart, flying to Melbourne will give New Zealanders the option of getting to Hobart by plane or ferry.

Discounts for ASM delegates:

Air Travel within AUSTRALIA
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has been appointed as the official travel agency for the ASM. CTM offers special flexible/changeable conference airfares at up to 40% off the full economy fare on QANTAS services, or the best Internet or published airfares available on QANTAS and Virgin Blue Airlines. Early booking is recommended.

Contact CTM on TOLLFREE 1800 630 866 or email groups@travelctm.com and quote the conference code RACP2003 when making your travel booking.

New Zealand
Due to Qantas' fare structure, individual discount fares are not available. Group discounts of 10 or more people are available. Contact Qantas on 13 13 13 or your local travel agent for details.

For information from the Airlines:

Qantas:
For schedules or notices of special Hobart package deals visit Qantas at: www.qantas.com.au
General enquiries/Reservations Tel: 13 13 13 (24hr service); Qantas Holidays Tel: 13 14 15

Virgin Blue:
Visit Virgin Blue at www.virginblue.com.au
Enquiries/Reservations Tel: 13 67 89

Hobart Airport to Hobart City

Hobart International Airport is approximately 17kms from Hobart City. Travel time from Hobart Airport to Hobart City is approximately 20 minutes.

Taxi
Taxi fare from the Airport to the City is approximately $A24. Most major credit cards and cab vouchers can be used throughout Tasmania for taxi service.

Airport Shuttle service
A cheaper option is to take advantage of the airport shuttle service operated under Tasmania's Own Redline Coaches. The shuttle service departs regularly (approx every 20 minutes) and makes pick ups and drop offs at most major en-route hotels in the City, including stops at the ASM conference venues: Hobart Function & Conference Centre, Hotel Grand Chancellor and the Old Woolstore Hotel. Fare is $8.40 per adult one way. Please allow extra time when using the airport shuttle service due to regular stops. The trip from Hobart Airport to Hobart City usually takes around 30-40 minutes.

Car Hire
See Car Hire under Getting Around Hobart and Surrounding Regions

For further information about Hobart International airport, visit: www.hobartairpt.com.au

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Getting to Hobart by Sea (via Devonport)

If you decide to cross the Bass Strait from the mainland and have a few days set aside we suggest you travel with the Spirit of Tasmania I and II. Both ships link Station Pier, Port Melbourne in Victoria and East Devonport in Tasmania, sailing overnight. Standard schedule all year round depart Melbourne at 9.00pm and arrive the next morning in Devonport at 7.00am.

Bringing your car onboard - free service:
Bringing your own vehicle aboard the Spirit of Tasmania I or II at no extra cost. Conditions below:

• A standard vehicle (car, van, 4wd) providing it is <5m long & <2m wide
• There is a surcharge fee to bring your own vehicle during the summer peak season (Dec-Jan)

Spirit of Tasmania Bookings/Enquiries:
Website: www.spiritoftasmania.com.au
Tel (within Australia): 13 20 10.

Devonport - Hobart Connection

To get from Devonport to Hobart, the best way to go is by coach, unless you plan on bringing your own vehicle aboard the Spirit of Tasmania.

Redline Coaches
Tasmania's own Redline Coaches which operates daily services to all major centres and surrounding suburbs.
Redline Coaches will service passengers of the Spirit I & Spirit II.

Please note: it is essential that you book your seats prior to boarding the Spirit as they fill up quickly.

Redline Coaches can tailor group tour packages of 15 or more people, please contact Danny Horton on 03 6336 1400 or email dchorton@tasredline.com.au for more information.

Further information/reservations:
Tel: 03 6336 1446 (outside Tasmania)  or 1300 360 000 (in Tasmania).
Visit Redline's own website for detailed schedule and fares: www.tasredline.com

Tigerline Travel Tasmania Explorer Coaches
The new shuttle service meeting the transportation needs of the Sprit of Tasmania's passengers will commence on the 1 September 2002. Tigerline offers a wide range of Explorer Bus Passes and many other tour and short break ideas. Travel in comfort to all the popular attractions and sites in Tasmania and take advantage of Tigerline's 4/5 star coaches and flexible schedule.

You may want to consider the Day Pass (valid for travel in 10 days) for $160.00 - good value for delegates's pre and post conference holiday transportation needs.

For information/reservations:
Within Australia: 1300 653 633 or (03) 62726611
International 61 3 62726611
Email: info@tigerline.com.au
Website: www.tigerline.com.au


Car Hire
See Car Hire under Getting Around Hobart and Surrounding Regions

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