How To Reach Hobart

Enriched with culture and history of Tasmania, the city of Hobart is filled with striking museums, stunning waterfront and marvellous architecture. The tourist attractions that draw a mob of visitors are Mona Museum, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Mt Wellington, George Town Watch House and Bonorong Sanctuary. This place, Tasmania’s waterfront capital, can be reached via two modes of transport - air or road. But the fastest and most convenient way would be to travel via air and reach Hobart International Airport which is 19 km away from the Hobart city. You can also explore through a road trip to reach Hobart but it takes more time and can be exhausting. The detailed information for reaching the city is given below.

To discover Hobart, you have to fly down to Hobart. There are no direct flights from India, but you can take a connecting flight from New Delhi to Hobart. Or take a connecting flight to any major Australian city. Then take a domestic flight from there to Hobart. The closest airport to the city of Hobart is Hobart International Airport which is 19 km away from the city centre. The Hobart International Airport is a combined hub for internation and domestic terminal.

If you're all for the scenic views, then road journey is your must-do. You can drive to Hobart from Port Arthur (93 km), Queenstown (260 km), St Helens (265 km) or Strahan (298 km). It takes a minimum of 1 hour 30 minutes to maximum of 5 hours to travel to Hobart from the following cities. Many private agencies have introduced bus systems for the travellers, which furnishes ample amenities.

Getting around in Hobart is quite fun with scenic views and freeways. As Hobart is a small city of Tasmania, walking and cycling around is the best way to explore the city. If you want the real vibe of Hobart, explore the city through public bus service which stops at all the major areas. You can also rent a car and self drive if you want to explore the outskirts of Hobart as well. When you want to witness the riverside areas, you can take water taxi, which starts at River Derwent.