Tasmania travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Tasmania with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Tasmania.

Tasmania travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Tasmania with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Tasmania - quick facts
Flight time✝ 26 hours
Time difference UK +10 hours
Language(s) English
Currency Australian Dollar
Electricity I plug (230V)
Driving side Left
Visa✝ Yes

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Tasmania tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.

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Tasmania weather

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Tasmania travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Tasmania from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Tasmania.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Tasmania travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Tasmania with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Tasmania, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Tasmania covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Tasmania with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Tasmania FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Tasmania including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Australia?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Australia. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to Tasmania from the UK?

The flight time to Tasmania from the UK is typically 26 hours.

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What is the time difference between Tasmania and the UK?

The time difference between Tasmania and the UK is UK time+10 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Tasmania?

The main language spoken in Tasmania is English.

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What is the currency in Tasmania?

The currency in Tasmania is the Australian Dollar (AUD).

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Which plugs are used in Tasmania?

Tasmania uses electrical plug type I (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Tasmania?

They drive on the left side of the road in Tasmania.

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Do you need a visa for Tasmania?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Tasmania.

Check Tasmania visa requirements for all passport holders with iVisa.com*.

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