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Hobart Airport is 17 kms from the Hobart city centre.  Conference attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the RMHC International Conference. Please refer to the agenda to coordinate your travel arrangements.

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Documentation needed for Domestic Flights:

  • Valid photo ID (driver’s license or passport)
  • Paper ticket with passenger receipt or E-ticket with a copy of the ticket receipt

Documentation needed for International Flights:

  • Valid passport and visa if applicable
Travel Visa:
Please inquire with the nearest Australian embassy or consulate in your country about visa requirements for entry into Australia.  You may also obtain information and forms from the Australian Department of Immigration web site at
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/event-organisers-participants/. 
 

Luggage Restrictions:

Please check with your local airport and airline prior to departure should you have any questions. Passengers should expect a higher level of security and enforcement of carry-on luggage policies. Carry-on items will be scrutinized and possibly hand checked by security.  It is a good idea to contact your preferred airline to inquire about their baggage acceptance policy.  Many airlines may have additional fees or size requirements for carry-on or checked luggage.   

 

Banned Items:

Any item that might be used as a weapon cannot be carried aboard the aircraft.  Travellers are advised this ban may include items such as: pocket knives, metal scissors with pointed tips, tools of any kind, etc.

 

3–1–1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveller can bring a 3 oz. container size is a security measure.

 

Baggage Claim Restrictions:

Travellers are advised to ensure they hold onto their baggage claim checks.  Individual airports may elect to provide more security in the baggage claim area.

 

Currency Exchange:

Foreign currency exchange outlets are located in Terminals.  Banks and exchanges are also located throughout the city’s downtown area.

 

Airline Support Phone Numbers:

Travelers are advised to confirm their flights prior to proceeding to the airport.  Flight status information is available by calling the individual airlines for confirmation.  The following numbers will assist you in making these calls:

 

QANTAS 131313

Jetstar

131538

Virgin Blue

136789
Tiger 03 93353033

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Get current details from http://www.hobartairpt.com.au/transport.php

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

  • The Airporter mini-bus (Ph 1300 385 511) runs a regular service to the city and major hotels.  The fare is $15 per adult one way and $25 to and from the airport (children: four to 16 years are $8 and concession card holders $8 each way).

  • Taxis from the airport to city generally charge $45 - $55 per transfer depending on traffic conditions and the time of day/night.

  • For car rental: To do your own rental online at seasonal conference rates with AVIS click here or Europcar click here. These open in a separate site - this registration site remains open for you to continue with your registration.

At Hobart Airport, car rental agencies are located outside the terminal.

Avis

www.avis.com.au

Budget

www.budget.com.au

Hertz

www.hertz.com.au

Thrifty

www.thrifty.com.au


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Air Travel and Tips:

Please allow 1 hour for domestic flight check-in and security at the airport, and 2-3 hours for international flight check-in in Melbourne or Sydney.

 

Airport Check-in:  Self check-in is available at Australian  airports.  Please check with your local airport prior to departure. Check-in at the gate is prohibited.