Emergency contacts:
Police/Fire/Ambulance Phone 000 or 112 from mobile
Non urgent Police calls: Phone (03) 6336 3701
Launceston General Hospital: Phone (03) 6348 7111
Getting to Tasmania: Launceston airport is serviced by
Jetstar, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways. You can also travel
into Tasmania via sea on Spirit of Tasmania with a nightly
crossing from Melbourne to Devonport. Day sailings are
available during Summer months.
Ph 132 010 or visit www.spiritoftasmania.com.au
Local knowledge and bookings: For up-to-date opening
times, local knowledge and bookings, contact one of the
local Visitor Information Centres located in Launceston,
Exeter and George Town.
Launceston - Cornwall Square Transit Centre,
12-16 St John Street, Launceston.
Ph 1800 651 827.
Tamar Visitor Centre - Main Road, Exeter.
Phone 1800 637 989.
George Town Visitor Information Centre -
Main Road, George Town. Ph 6382 1700.
Tasmanian Itinerary Planning: TasVacations can assist
with statewide holiday itineraries. Call for local advice and
the latest holiday special offers.
Ph 1800 030 160 or www.tasvacations.com. |
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Driving: A current Australian (or international) driver’s
licence is required. Speed limits are 50kmh in built-up
areas and 100kmh outside cities and towns, unless
otherwise sign-posted. Tasmania has a .05 alcohol limit
for fully licensed drivers.
Shopping: Normal retail hours are approximately Mon-Fri
9 am-5.30 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm, however
shop hours can vary across businesses.
Banks: The majority of banks open between 9.30 am and
5 pm Mon - Fri.
Public Transport: Launceston is serviced by buses
operated by Metro. Timetable information is available by
calling 13 22 01 or visiting www.metrotas.com.au.
For scheduled bus transport across the State, contact
Tasmania’s Own Redline Coaches (1300 360 000) or
Tassielink Coaches (1300 300 520). Manion’s Coaches
operate West Tamar services and current timetables
are available by calling the driver direct on 0419 548
948. Sainty’s Coaches operate a frequent schedule from
Launceston along the East Tamar to George Town. Call
Sainty’s on 6334 6456 for up to date timetables. See also
page 10 for taxi services.
Dumpstations for Campervans/Motorhomes &
Caravans: George Town Visitor Information Centre, Main
Road, George Town, Beaconsfield Showgrounds, Grubb
Street, Beaconsfield and Treasure Island Caravan Park,
Glen Dhu Street, Launceston. |
