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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.

Documentation
needed for Domestic Flights:
Documentation needed for International Flights:
Travel
Visa:
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:

AIRPORT
TRANSFERS:
Get current
details from
http://www.hobartairpt.com.au/transport.php
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The airport is 17
kms from the city –
about a 25 minute
drive.
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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).
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Taxis from the
airport to city
generally charge $45
- $55 per transfer
depending on traffic
conditions and the
time of day/night.
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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.
Returning Home
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.
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