Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Tasmania’s comprehensive road system links all of its major cities and towns. The short distances between major centres and rural areas allow commuting without traffic congestion.

Tasmania’s public bus system services the urban areas of Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and some surrounding municipalities. A private bus company offers passenger services between Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie, with links to the north-east. Private taxi companies operate in the major cities.

Qantas and Virgin Blue fly into the State from most mainland capitals, including Sydney and Melbourne. Airports are located in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport. The Spirit of Tasmania I and II passenger and vehicle ships travel between Melbourne and the north-west coast city of Devonport. King Island, Flinders Island and other Tasmanian islands can be reached by air and sea.

The Mercury (south), The Examiner (north) and The Advocate (north-west) are the State's main newspapers and other major Australian newspapers such as The Australian, The Herald Sun and Financial Review are readily available. Various local papers are also published.

The State receives television (digital and analogue) and radio services that are inline with the majority of mainland Australia. Pay television is available via satellite. Major telcos allow choice in telephony services. Broadband internet access is also available.