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Geeveston
Stay one night in Geeveston if you are doing the Tahune Airwalk or Hartz Mountains next morning; as a day-trip it works from Huonville (20 min), not from Hobart (55 km (34 mi) each way).Stay one night in Geeveston if you are doing the Tahune Airwalk or Hartz Mountains next morning; as a day-trip it works from Huonville (20 min), not from Hobart (34 mi (55 km) each way).
Geeveston is a small timber-and-orchard town on the Huon Highway, 55 km south of Hobart and the last stop for fuel and supplies before the Southern Forests. It works as a one-night base for the Tahune Airwalk and the Hartz Mountains, not as a destination on its own. Bring cash: the only ATM is in the IGA and charges a fee.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, snow on the Hartz 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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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
Emergency numbers for Geeveston000 ▾
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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 Geeveston, 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 safe.
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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
- 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 15 min drive to Geeveston via Hobart and the A6; no public transport to the town, so hire a car.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Sit-down mealCounter meal or pub dinnerA$20–35 (≈ US$14–25)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$10–30 (≈ US$7–20)
- Budget bedBunkhouse bed, a night, per personA$35 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per roomA$150 (≈ US$100)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per roomA$220 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$60 (≈ US$40) · Mid A$120 (≈ US$80) · High A$200 (≈ US$140)
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 15 min drive to Geeveston via Hobart and the A6; no public transport to the town, so hire a car.)
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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jul
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Aug
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jul (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Geeveston: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
15 rd
Jun
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Jul
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
16 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°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
You need a car. The A6 runs Hobart–Huonville–Geeveston–Dover; the C632 branches west to the Hartz Mountains. Public transport to Geeveston is limited to school and community services at best: check locally before relying on it. Fuel up in Geeveston before heading into the Southern Forests.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tahune Forest Airwalk
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Drive the C632/Arve Rd from Geeveston
597 m walkway 20 m above the forest floor; allow 1.5–2 h on site.
Hartz Mountains National Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive the C632 west from Geeveston, then the Hartz road
Weather turns fast at altitude; carry a jacket even in summer.
Huonville
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive north on the A6
Bigger town with banks, supermarkets and fuel.
Door to door: About 45 min
Drive via Huonville and the C639
Village with markets and cafés; pairs well with a Huon loop.
Southport
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive south on the A6
Tasmania's southernmost town and a quiet coastal stop.
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.
Huon Highway through town
Most accommodation sits on or just off the highway; walkable to the visitor centre, IGA and cafés.
School Road corner
Two of the town's lodgings are here, a 2-min walk from the highway.
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$60–110 (≈ US$40–75) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$110–180 (≈ US$75–120) excl. bed
- High
- A$180 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × A$150 | A$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$120 | A$240 |
| Tahune Airwalk entry, per person2 × A$30 | A$60 |
| Fuel, Hobart return, about 110 km1 × A$20 | A$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$15 | A$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$50 |
| Trip total≈ A$275 per person per day, bed included | A$550≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Light lunch or café meal | A$10–25 (≈ US$7–17) |
| Counter meal or pub dinner | A$20–35 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Fuel, per litre | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| ATM withdrawal fee (IGA) | A$2.50–3 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$10–30 (≈ US$7–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The only ATM is in the IGA and charges a usage fee: withdraw cash in Huonville or Hobart first.
- Fuel and shops are limited south of town: fill up before the Tahune or Hartz run.
- The Hartz Mountains road can close in snow or ice in winter: check road conditions before setting out.
- Mobile coverage is patchy in the Southern Forests and on the Hartz plateau.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
Embassy
No consulates in Geeveston; the nearest are in Hobart, about 1 h north.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, Geeveston to Tahune and back: about A$10–15 (≈ US$7–10)
- Fuel, Hobart to Geeveston return: about A$20 (≈ US$14)
- Tahune Airwalk entry: about A$30 (≈ US$20) per person
Say or show
- Thanks — Thank you
- Where's the servo? — Where is the petrol station?
- Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
- How far's that? — How far is it?
Bring cash: the IGA ATM charges a fee and there is no bank in town.
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 Geeveston. 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 · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, snow on the Hartz 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
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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