Launceston Visitor Information Centre
Cotters Market Handmade Arts and Craft Precinct
Cotters Market Handmade Arts and Craft Precinct claims to be North Queensland’s largest arts and craft market.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
Hobart Airport (HBA) is on the A3 highway about 17km east of the city centre.
Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Hobart to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney; Tigerair fly to Melbourne and Qantas fly to Melbourne and Sydney.
The Airporter bus service (tel 0419 382240) runs regularly between the airport and central Hobart and they can drop you off at your hostel. The 15-minute trip costs $18.
Redline coach terminal (Hobart)
Coach travel is the main form of public transport in Tasmania, and Hobart is well connected to other destinations within the state. Redline coaches stop at the Transit Centre at 230 Liverpool Street.
George Town Visitor Information Centre
Museum of Tropical Queensland
The Museum of Tropical Queensland is an excellent new museum, which is situated next door to Reef HQ and focuses on the history and nature of North Queensland.
Deloraine Museum and Yarns Artwork in Silk
Deloraine Museum has displays on local history. The museum is accompanied by Yarns Artwork in Silk, which is a series of four large silk panels, each depicting the Great Western Tiers in a different season.
Reef HQ Aquarium
ReefHQ includes a huge aquarium that also features a theatre and informative displays about the Reef.
Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre
Launceston Airport (LST)
Launceston Airport (LST) is 20km south of Launceston city centre and has flights to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly into here.
The Airporter Shuttle Bus (tel 1300 385 522) connects with all flights and will pick up and drop off at hostels. The one-way fare to the city centre is $18.