The University of Tasmania, Newnham Campus is located approximately 20km north-west of Launceston airport. It is about a 20 minute drive from the airport, and a 10 minute drive from the Central Business District (CBD). Walking to the campus from the CBD is pleasant, but takes about an hour.
All information on this page is correct at the time of writing (August 2014). Some prices may have increased by February 2015.
All information on this page is correct at the time of writing (August 2014). Some prices may have increased by February 2015.
Flights to launceston
Launceston airport is the closest airport to the Newnham campus of the University of Tasmania. Devonport is also accessible, but is usually more expensive, and requires an extra hour of travelling by road.
The three major airlines operating in Australia offer flights to Launceston from major cities. Sharp airlines offers flights from some regional areas. Click on airline icons to open webpages.
The three major airlines operating in Australia offer flights to Launceston from major cities. Sharp airlines offers flights from some regional areas. Click on airline icons to open webpages.
Flights in: You may find it necessary to arrive on Tuesday before the conference as only a few flights arrive early enough in the morning to allow travel to the University from the airport (approximately 20 minutes).
Flights out: There are a few flights out of Launceston on Friday evening, starting at 5:00pm. We can provide secure storage of your bags on Friday to save returning to your hotel.
General information about Launceston airport is available by calling +61 3 6391 6222 or visiting their website:
http://www.launcestonairport.com.au/
Flights out: There are a few flights out of Launceston on Friday evening, starting at 5:00pm. We can provide secure storage of your bags on Friday to save returning to your hotel.
General information about Launceston airport is available by calling +61 3 6391 6222 or visiting their website:
http://www.launcestonairport.com.au/
car rental companies
Major car hire companies are located near Launceston airport. It is recommended to book in advance, and ask for airport pick-up. Phone numbers provided are for calls from within Australia.
Avis
Budget Europcar Hertz Thrifty Redspot |
13 63 33
1300 362 848 1300 13 13 90 13 30 39 1300 36 72 27 1300 66 88 10 |
Airport Shuttle Bus & Taxi SERVICEs
Shuttle Bus: A single fare from Launceston airport to the CBD is $18. Return tickets are $25. Discounts for group bookings are available.
Taxi: The approximate cost of a taxi from Launceston airport to the CBD is $30 to $35 each way. Smartphone users may like to book via the Smart Hail App.
Taxi: The approximate cost of a taxi from Launceston airport to the CBD is $30 to $35 each way. Smartphone users may like to book via the Smart Hail App.
Airporter Shuttle Bus
Taxi Combined Launceston |
+61 3 6343 6677
132 227 or 131 008 |
Public Bus Services
There are regular bus services between Launceston CBD and the University, scheduled for the key times of the day. Launceston City Council also provides a free service between Inveresk and the CBD, as well as to some key local attractions.
University Bus
Free CBD Bus |
Metro ('North Bus' route)
Tiger Bus (Launceston City Council) |
13 22 01
+61 3 6323 3000 |
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