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Hobart Airport is situated 17kms from the city centre. Conference attendees will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the RMHC APMEA Region Conference.

Hobart city stretches along both shores of the Derwent River, and has the lofty Mt Wellington as a picturesque backdrop. Hobart is a city of sails and sandstone, festivals and flavours - colourful spinnakers on the harbour, fine old 19th century warehouses along Salamanca Place, the fun and music of the waterfront Festivals and excellent restaurants highlighting Tasmania’s fresh local food.

Here are some details that might come in handy while you explore our beautiful state.

Before you arrive:

Explore the Discover Tasmania web pages

When you arrive:

Download a local travel guide

Airport Transfers

The airport is 17 kms from the city – about a 25 minute drive.

The Airporter mini-bus runs a regular service to the city and major hotels including Wrest Point. The fare is $12.80 per adult one way and $22 to and from the airport (children: four to 16 years $5.40 and pension card holders $5.60 each way). Ph 0419 383 462

Taxis from the airport to city generally charge $40 - $50 per transfer depending on traffic conditions and the time of day/night.

Hire car companies at the airport - for conference rates from AVIS click here

or for Europcar click here.

Taxi Services

A taxi rank is situated in front of the Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Yellow Cabs	Ph: 131 924
Taxi Combined (Cabcharge)	Ph: 132 227 or 6210 1000
City Cabs (Cabcharge)	Ph: 131 008
Maxi Taxi*	Ph: 6234 3573 or 131 008

*for people with disabilities & special requirements

Currency Exchange:

Foreign currency exchange outlets are located in the Hotel grand Chancellor (at the front desk) and at local banks throughout the city’s downtown area.

Travel and Sightseeing

Suggested Tours: Hire a car or go by coach

Port Arthur - a whole day
Richmond - half day
Mt Wellington
Tahune Airwalk
Bruny Island - take a whole day by car or coach
Peppermint Bay for lunch leaves 11.30 and return by 5.15
Experience Tasmania Day Tours by coach - pick up at your hotel
Experience Tasmania Half-Day Tours by coach pick up at your hotel
Wineries in the Region.

If you want a more adventurous option, why not try a Wild Thing Adventure? Wild Thing Adventures offer chartered boat tours, from a short 45 minute trip along the Hobart waterfront, to a circumnavigation of Betsey Island in Storm Bay, or a journey to Bruny Island including Adventure Bay, the Totem Pole and the Friar Rocks, home to thousands of Australian and New Zealand Fur Seals.

How to get to Hobart Town Hall for the Tuesday 5.30pm "Welcome to Hobart"

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