Travel to Tasmania (and around it)
Travel to Tasmania is an adventure in itself. You can choose to fly or to use one of the very few passenger ships that operate in Australia and sail to the island on the "Spirit of Tasmania". Either way has its advantages. Flying gets you there quickly from anywhere in Australia, and you can choose to fly into Devonport, Launceston or Hobart. Choosing to take the cruise over to Tasmania on the "Spirit of Tasmania" is a little slower. It runs both a day service and overnight passages with a range of accomodation options from deluxe cabins to a cruise seat. Once you're in Tassie, it's a fairly good idea to rent a car or book a tour bus, as the public transport system is not as great as other places which have larger populations. Below are a few options to get there and get around:
Getting there:

The "Spirit of Tasmania" is a passenger ferry that sails from Melbourne (mainland) to Devonport (Tasmania) twice daily. A variety of accomodation is available onboard, as well as a variety of activities and restaurants.
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines:

Catching a plane is another option that is slightly quicker and gives you flexibility on where you arrive in Tassie. The three main airports that you can fly to are Devonport, Launceston and Hobart. Flight centre offers some of the best rates for flights and car hire in Tasmania. Click on the below link for more information.


Getting around:

Car Hire Tasmania:Hiring a car in Tasmania or travel to Tasmania driving a car across using the "Spirit of Tasmania" ferry from Melbourne are two of the best options. Tasmania generally has good roads to most places that you might want to see. Driving yourself also gives you much more flexibilty to pick your route around the island and decide what you want to see. There are a number of car hire companies that operate in Tasmania, however Budget Rentals is the best and offers good deals for car hire tasmania. Click the below link for more information.


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