GETTING HERE
ALL ROADS LEAD TO PUMPHOUSE
If you’re taking the scenic drive, these maps will assist:
Driving from Hobart – 2hrs 30mins
Driving from Coles Bay – 4hrs 10mins
Driving from Launceston – 2hrs 30mins
Driving from Devonport – 2hrs 50mins
Driving from Burnie – 3hrs
Driving from Stanley – 4hrs
Driving from Strahan – 2hrs
ARRIVE BY SEAPLANE
Take off in Hobart and fly over the vast and mountainous central highlands before gliding softly straight down on to Lake St Clair. If you ever want to travel by seaplane, this is a truly spectacular chance to do it.
A one-way private transfer is $2850 from either the Hobart International Airport or the Hobart waterfront for up to 4 people (weight restrictions apply). Contact Above & Beyond to book: info@aboveandbeyond.flights 1300 338 303
ARRIVE BY HELICOPTER
Fly to or from Pumphouse Point with a spectacular and educational 45min scenic flight. Tasmanian Air Tours can tailor your journey to include landings at nature reserves, whisky distilleries or even lunch at Agrarian Kitchen.
Prices starting from $2225 one-way for 2 people. For more information and to book, contact Tasmanian Air Tours: Prices & Booking Details
THE ONWARD JOURNEY
If your Tasmanian holiday includes other destinations, you may need some wheels. Talk to Drive Car Hire about car rentals, or select from a range of companies on the Discover Tasmania website.
Or, bring your car from the mainland on the Spirit of Tasmania!
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
If you’re struggling to find a hire car, we recommend reaching out to Cradle Mountain Coaches, who may be able to bring you to Lake St Clair from Devonport, Cradle Mountain or Launceston, and can return you to either Launceston, Cradle Mountain, Devonport or Hobart.
YOUR OWN DRIVER
Let somebody else drive so you can concentrate on the scenery. Our partners at Corporate Cars Tasmania offer private transfers from Hobart. Contact them directly for bookings.
If you’re coming from Launceston Prestige Leisure Tours offer VIP Transfers. Contact them directly for bookings.
THE BUSH BOWSER
Derwent Bridge is home to a service station called The Hungry Wombat. So as you depart from Pumphouse Point, make sure you fill up the vehicle before embarking on the next leg of your journey.