Getting there

Planes

The closest airport to Freycinet Peninsula is Hobart International (www.hobartairport.com.au), although it's not a lot further from Launceston Airport (www.launcestonairport.com.au) if you prefer to arrive from the north. Both airports are serviced by Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue domestic flights from other Australian capitals, including Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

Automobiles

Because of the relatively long distances and seclusion of the region, driving your own wheels is the way to go. From Hobart it's almost 200 kilometres to Freycinet Peninsula, passing the east coast's turquoise bays and holiday hamlets. Almost equidistant, but from the north and on a much more winding road tracking through forests, undulating dairy country and mountain passes, is the journey from Launceston. The major hire-car companies have desks at both airports.