Tasmania lies south of the 40th line
of latitude, in the path of the world's cleanest winds. The island
is separated from mainland Australia by Bass Strait, being a
240 kilometre-widestretch of challenging water. Tasmania is
Australia's smallest state, roughly the size of the Republic
of Ireland and twice the size of Switzerland.
Bass Strait is the sea-road to Tasmania.
The route is operated by the TT-Line, with the passenger / vehicle
ferry Spirit Of Tasmania. This vessels offer
an overnight and day service from Melbourne
to Devonport seven days a week, year round, with additional services
in peak periods. The Spirit
of Tasmania travels Bass Strait year round, between Station Pier
in Port Melbourne and Devonport on Tasmania’s north coast.
Onboard accommodation includes airline-style seating and private
cabins, with both accommodation options varying in price but prroviding
comfort for the traveller. All cabins have private facilities,
air-conditioning and 220-volt power socket.
As a vehicle / passenger ferry, you are able to bring your car,
caravan, campervan, motorcycle or bicycle.
For those traveling by air, Virgin
Blue, Qantas,
Tiger Airlines and Jetstar operate frequent services to Tasmania, with flights from Sydney, Melbourne,
Adelaide and Brisbane to Launceston, Devonport, Burnie/ / Wynyard
and Hobart. Regional
Express operate services to Burnie and King
Island. King
Island Airlines and TasAir also
operate services to King Island. Island
Airlines Tasmania operate services to Flinders
Island.
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Jetstar operates low-cost services from Melbourne,
Sydney and Brisbane direct to Hobart and Launceston, and from
Adelaide direct to Hobart. Jetstar is the low-cost airline
of Qantas.
Book online
at Jetstar
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Virgin Blue is a budget airline providing daily services to and from
Hobart and Launceston.The company flies to all Australian States and Territories.
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Qantas flies
daily into Hobart from Melbourne and Sydney, and daily into
Launceston from Melbourne. Qantas subsidiary Qantaslink flies
into Devonport.
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Regional Express
(REX) operates daily services from Melbourne to Burnie and
King Island.
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Tiger Airways
is a low-cost airline providing daily flights into and
from Launceston and Hobart. The company’s
majority owner/operator is Singapore Airlines.
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Tasair is Tasmanian-based
and operates commuter services between Hobart and Burnie (Wynyard),
Devonport and King Island. The company’s fleet
comprises Piper Chieftains and Aero Commanders.
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Airlines of Tasmania
operates airline and charter service throughout Tasmania and
Australia. The airline provides essential services to remote
destinations such as Flinders Island, Cape Barren Island and
Tasmania’s west coast.
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King Island Airlines flies into King Island
from Moorabbin (Victoria).
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Remember
Be prepared for any weather conditions when bushwalking in Tasmania
Even if only going on a short walk, be prepared!
Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back
Always register in National Parks where required
Carry enough food and water
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WEATHER
Tasmania has a similar climate to southern Australia, with warm,
dry summers and cool, wet winters. However, climate in Tasmania
is more variable and more changeable, with some areas (eg Hobart)
receiving considerably less rainfall than others.
Most of the rainfall in Tasmania falls on the West Coast and snow
above 1,000m (3,280ft) in July and August is common. It rarely
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