TTG2020_SOUTH
48 page A5 Booklet from Tasmania Travel Guides for Southern Tasmania and the East Coast featuring Hobart from the period SEPT 2019 to AUG 2020
48 page A5 Booklet from Tasmania Travel Guides for Southern Tasmania and the East Coast featuring Hobart from the period SEPT 2019 to AUG 2020
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USEFUL INFORMATION<br />
EMERGENCY CONTACTS<br />
Police/Fire/Ambulance<br />
Ph 000 or 112 from mobile<br />
NON-URGENT POLICE CALLS<br />
Hobart Police Station<br />
31- 41 Liverpool Street, Hobart Ph 13 14 44<br />
PUBLIC HOSPITAL<br />
Royal Hobart Hospital<br />
48 Liverpool Street, Hobart<br />
Ph (03) 6222 8308<br />
REGIONAL HOSPITALS<br />
(No Emergency Service)<br />
Esperance Multi Purpose Centre, Dover<br />
Ph (03) 6298 9200<br />
New Norfolk Hospital<br />
Ph (03) 6262 2888<br />
DRIVING<br />
A current Australian (or international) driver’s licence<br />
is required. Speed limits are 50km/h in built-up<br />
areas and 100km/h outside cities and towns, unless<br />
otherwise sign-posted. Tasmania has a .05 alcohol<br />
limit for fully licensed drivers.<br />
TRANSPORT<br />
Hobart is serviced by buses operated by Metro<br />
Tasmania. Timetable information is available by<br />
calling 132 201 or visiting www.metrotas.com.au<br />
Statewide Bus Services:<br />
Tassielink Transit<br />
Ph 1300 300 520<br />
Tasmania’s Own Redline Coaches<br />
Ph 1300 360 000<br />
HOBART SEASONAL CHART<br />
Spring Average High 17 Average Low 7<br />
Summer Average High 22 Average Low 12<br />
Autumn Average High 17 Average Low 9<br />
Winter Average High 12 Average Low 5<br />
SHOPPING<br />
Normal retail hours are approximately Mon-Fri<br />
9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, however<br />
shop hours can vary across businesses.<br />
BANKS<br />
The majority of banks open between 9.30am and 4pm<br />
Monday to Thursday, closing 5pm Fridays.<br />
GETTING TO TASMANIA<br />
Hobart airport is serviced by Virgin Australia,<br />
Jetstar, Qantas Link and Tiger Airways. For further<br />
information visit www.hobartairport.com.au<br />
You can also travel into Tasmania via sea on<br />
the Spirit of Tasmania with a nightly crossing from<br />
Melbourne to Devonport. Day sailings are available<br />
during Summer months. Ph 1800 634 906 or visit<br />
www.spiritoftasmania.com.au<br />
TASMANIAN ITINERARY PLANNING<br />
& BOOKINGS<br />
To guarantee your holiday, we recommend prebooking,<br />
particularly during peak periods. Contact<br />
TasVacations for advice and the latest holiday special<br />
offers. Ph 1300 827 822 or visit:<br />
www.tasvacations.com<br />
FURTHER INFORMATION & BOOKINGS<br />
For more information on Tasmania, visit the official<br />
website www.discovertasmania.com.au. For local<br />
knowledge and bookings, contact one of the visitor<br />
information centres or visit www.startwithi.com.au<br />
ONLINE BROCHURES<br />
To access a range of information and brochure on<br />
Tasmania, download the free Brochure Buddy App –<br />
A division of Tourism Brochure Exchange. Scan the<br />
QR code on page 43 or search for it on the App store.<br />
Welcome to Southern Tasmania and the East Coast<br />
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