2024 International Zooplankton Production Symposium - Transport

TRANSPORTATION

“GREEN AND CLEAN” TRAVEL BETWEEN THE AIRPORT AND CITY

The brand-new zero-emission electric buses have officially hit the road as part of the SkyBus service connecting passengers between Hobart Airport and the city.

SkyBus operates every 30 minutes – 7 days per week, all year round. Tickets are available online through the SkyBus website. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets at the e-kiosks conveniently located next to our luggage carousels.

Fares are only $19.50 online and Kids Travel FREE on our Hobart City Express Family Fares. They have six convenient city stops servicing popular landmarks, accommodation and venues, including the Symposium Venue (The Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart).

GETTING TO HOBART

Flying in to Hobart
No official carrier has been nominated for the conference due to competitive airfares available via the internet. There are three airlines who fly into Hobart – check out the best fares of the day here: Jetstar|Qantas|Virgin.

Hobart Airport
Hobart Airport is located 18.2 kilometres from the conference venue, Hotel Grand Chancellor, which is approx. 20 minutes by car. Please visit www.hobartairport.com.au for more information.

GETTING AROUND HOBART

Rideshare
Rideshare trips are available via apps with Uber, Taxify and DiDi. The apps show fare estimates, driver’s pictures, vehicle details, and tracks the trip on a map.

Uber connects you with a reliable ride in minutes. One tap and a car comes directly to you. Your driver knows exactly where to go. And payment is completely cashless.

Download the UBER app on your iPhone or Android device to get started.

Taxis
Hobart taxis are easy to spot, as they display a lamp on the car roof and most are painted yellow, silver or white. You can book taxi pickup for a set location, or take one from a cab rank at signposted spots. You may also hail a taxi in the street. If the rooftop lamp is lit, the taxi is usually unoccupied and available for hire.

Popular services are:

13CABS – 132 227
Australia Wide Taxi – 131 008

Public Transportation
Metro is the largest passenger transport company in Tasmania. Metro operates bus services in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.

For more information or to use the trip planner click here https://www.metrotas.com.au/. To learn more about catching Metro buses, click here https://www.metrotas.com.au/travel-tips/howto/.