Tassielink Transit has terminals in the capital city of Hobart and in Launceston. Tassielink offers flexible timetables or can arrange private charters. An Explorer Pass provides multi-day, unlimited transportation on any regular service. Tassielink's operates a fleet of air conditioned coaches that vary in size to accommodate 12 to 48 people. A wide range of regular routes are scheduled on Tasmanian Peninsula with multiple stops along the way. In addition, walking track package tours are scheduled among Launceston, Hobart and Devonport, by way of Cradle Mountain and Lake St. Clair. These tours range in price from about $46 to $160 Australian dollars (as of 2010), with the lowest rates for students. Full and half-day tours are available. Tour Tasmanian notes that most places in Australia do not accept foreign currency, such as American dollars. It is recommended that tourists use credit cards, such as MasterCard and Visa, travelers checks which can be used at most places in Tasmania or have currency converted at a bank or travel agency.
Tassielink Transit
Hobart Bus Terminal
64 Brisbane St.
Hobart, Tasmania 7000
61-3-6230-8900 (International)
tigerline.com.au
Groups Tasmania offers coach bus tours from five to 11 days in length or they can design a tour for any group. Some of the stops on the 11 Day Icons of Tasmania tour include Bicheno, the East Coast, Port Arthur, Smithton and Cradle Mountain. The 9 Day Tasmanian Island Discovery tour includes stops in Scamander, Queenstown and Devonport. Tourists on the 7 Day Western Wanderer tour will visit places like Strahan, the North West and Gordon River. The 5 Day Gourmet, Arts and Craft Experience stops in Huon Valley, Heritage Highway and the Tasmania Craft Fair. Tours include overnight accommodations and some meals. All tours depart from either Launceston or Hobart. Costs for these tours range from $1,695 to $2,899 Australian dollars, with extra charges for having a private room.
Groups Tasmania
12 Nichols St.
Kings Meadows, Tasmania 7249
61-3-6344-9909
groupstasmania.com.au
Adventure Tours Australia features a 6 Days Taste of Tasmania tour with stops in Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Devonport, Bicheno, Port Arthur and Hobart. Tours include accommodations, some meals, bike rentals and entry to the historic site of Port Arthur. This also includes a harbor cruise. Each tour can accommodate a maximum of 21 people and prices range from $751 to $881 Australian dollars, depending on the season.
Adventure Tours Australia
72 The Parade
Norwood, South Australia 5067
61-8-8132-8230
adventuretours.com.au
