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Maydena
Go only if you ride the pedal railway or use it as a bed for Mount Field: one night, own car, no public transport, no shops after 15:00.Go only if you ride the pedal railway or use it as a bed for Mount Field: one night, own car, no public transport, no shops after 3:00 PM.
Maydena is a small Derwent Valley town on the Gordon River Road, about 75–90 minutes by car from Hobart and 45 minutes from New Norfolk. It has no public transport and a tiny commercial strip, so it works as a base for Mount Field National Park and the Maydena Bike Park pedal railway, not as a stand-alone destination. One night is enough unless you are riding.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (long daylight, drier roads)
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, snow and ice on the Gordon River Road)
- Airport
- HBA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Maydena, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are the drive (wildlife at dusk, ice and snow in winter, no phone coverage), cold wet weather any month…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile · 131 444 police non-emergency (police assistance line)
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHBA Hobart Airport (About 1 h 45 min–2 h by car via Hobart and New Norfolk; no public transport to Maydena).
- Getting aroundCar only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
- Street or quick mealCafé meal (burger, pie, sandwich)A$15–28 (≈ US$10–19)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bunk bed, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedSelf-catered unit, double, a night, per roomA$190 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedSelf-catered unit, double, a night, per roomA$300 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$250 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HBA Hobart Airport (About 1 h 45 min–2 h by car via Hobart and New Norfolk; no public transport to Maydena)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Jul
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Aug
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Sep
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jul (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (17 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Maydena: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Jun
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
16 rd
Jul
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
17 rd
Aug
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
17 rd
Sep
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
16 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
16 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car only. There is no bus, train or taxi service; the Gordon River Road (B61) is the single access road from New Norfolk. Fuel up in New Norfolk or at National Park before arriving, and treat the road west of Maydena as remote: no phone coverage in stretches, wildlife on the road at dusk.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 15 min
Car east on the Gordon River Road (B61), about 12 min
Russell Falls walk is short and sealed; the higher walks need proper boots and a park pass.
New Norfolk
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car east on the B61, about 45 min
Your nearest supermarket, fuel and pharmacy; do the run before you settle in.
Strathgordon and Lake Pedder
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car west on the Gordon River Road, about 60 min (about 72 km (45 mi))Car west on the Gordon River Road, about 60 min (about 45 mi (72 km))
Remote road with no services; check conditions and fuel before going.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Car via New Norfolk and the Brooker Highway, 75–90 min
Fine as an arrival or departure leg, not as a day return on top of a ride.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kallista Road, town centre
The only real cluster: self-catered units and the café/general store within a few minutes' walk.
National Park village, Mount Field
12 minutes east by car; more beds and closer to the park entrance, but not Maydena.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$140–220 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Self-catered unit, double1 × 1 night × A$190 | A$190 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150 | A$300 |
| Maydena Bike Park uplift day pass2 × A$100 | A$200 |
| Mount Field National Park day pass, per vehicle1 × A$45 | A$45 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$79 |
| Trip total≈ A$432 per person per day, bed included | A$864≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; hire car and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$5–7 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Café meal (burger, pie, sandwich) | A$15–28 (≈ US$10–19) |
| General-store groceries for one day | A$25–45 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Bike park uplift day pass | A$90–120 (≈ US$60–80) |
| National park day pass, per vehicle | A$40–50 (≈ US$30–35) |
| Fuel, per litre | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$20–40 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport of any kind: without a car you are stuck.
- Fuel, groceries and opening hours are limited; the café/general store runs about 09:00–15:00, Thursday to Tuesday.Fuel, groceries and opening hours are limited; the café/general store runs about 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Thursday to Tuesday.
- Snow, ice and fallen trees can close the Gordon River Road in winter.
- Mobile coverage is patchy and drops out west of town.
- Distances to the next services are long: New Norfolk is about 45 minutes away.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
- Police non-emergency (Police Assistance Line)
- 131 444
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- Police non-emergency131 444
Embassy
No consulates in Maydena; the nearest are in Hobart.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maydena → New Norfolk by car: about 45 min, about 40 km (25 mi)about 45 min, about 25 mi (40 km)
- Maydena → Hobart by car: 75–90 min
- Maydena → Mount Field visitor centre by car: about 12 min
Say or show
- Where's the nearest servo? — Where is the nearest fuel?
- Is the road open past Maydena? — Is the road open?
- Thanks, mate — Thank you
- No worries — No worries
- Do you take card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where's the loo? — Where is the toilet?
Fuel and food before you arrive: the store shuts mid-afternoon and the next services are 45 minutes east.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Maydena. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (long daylight, drier roads) · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, snow and ice on the Gordon River Road) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for HBA: drive times field-checked, hire-car pickup, late-arrival rung.
- Walking cluster around Kallista Road with rescue anchors: café/general store, accommodation, bike park shuttle point.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Maydena Bike Park, Russell Falls, Lake Dobson) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter closure and wildlife fixtures so gates A–D can go green.