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Getting To Tasmania
Air
Fly to Tasmania direct from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Adelaide or Canberra or by using convenient connections from other Australian states.
There are frequent scheduled flights of around one hour every day from Melbourne to Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie (Wynyard).
Daily services also operate from Sydney to Hobart and Launceston as well as a range of other services direct to Hobart from the Gold Coast, Canberra and Adelaide and daily direct service from Brisbane to Launceston.
Fly to King Island daily from Melbourne, Devonport and Burnie (Wynyard).
Fly to Flinders Island daily from Melbourne and Launceston.
Shuttle buses service Hobart, Launceston, Wynyard (Burnie) and Devonport.
Sea
The Spirt of Tasmania
The Spirit of Tasmania crosses Bass Strait all year round, between Station Pier in Port Melbourne and Devonport on Tasmania’s north coast.
Onboard accommodation ranges from airline-style seating to private deluxe cabins. All cabins feature private facilities, adjustable air-conditioning and a 220-volt socket.
Vehicles and trailers of all sizes can be accommodated onboard, and kennels are available.
The Spirit of Tasmania crosses Bass Strait most nights – in both directions.
During peak season, there is the option of travelling on a day sailing on certain days of the week
- Check the Spirit of Tasmania schedule for both evening and day sailing departure dates and times
Airlines and Airports
Interstate Direct Flights
| Airline | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas | MEL, SYD | HBA |
| Jetstar | MEL, SYD | HBA, LST |
| BNE | LST | |
| OOL | HBA | |
| Qantas Link | MEL | DPO, LST |
| Virgin Blue | MEL, SYD, BNE | HBA, LST |
| CBR | HBA | |
| Regional Express (REX) | MEL | Burnie (Wynyard), King Is |
| Tiger Airways | Mel | HBA |
| King Island Airlines | Moorabbin (MEL) | King Island |
| Sharp Airlines | Essendon (MEL), LST | Flinders Island |
Intrastate Flights
Operates airline and charter service throughout Tasmania and Australia. The airline provides essential services to remote destinations such as Cape Barren Island and Tasmania’s west coast.
Tasair is Tasmanian-based and operates commuter services between Hobart, Devonport and King Island. The company’s fleet comprises Piper Chieftains and Aero Commanders.
Sharp Airlines is a vibrant, regional business with a national profile. The airline provides regular, daily services to Flinders Island from both Launceston and Melbourne (Essendon) airports.