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Latrobe
Give Latrobe half a day on the way between Devonport and Cradle Mountain: Gilbert Street, the Axeman's Hall of Fame, then drive on.
Latrobe is a small Mersey River town of about 4,200 people, 10 minutes from Devonport and the Spirit of Tasmania ferry. It works as a half-day stop or one easy first or last night in Tasmania, not as a base for the state. Gilbert Street holds the old buildings, cafés and shops; the Axeman's Hall of Fame and the court house museum sit within walking distance of the river.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days)
- Airports
- DPO · LST
- 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
Emergency numbers for Latrobe000 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Latrobe, 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
- SafetyA quiet, low-risk town.
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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.
- AirportDPO Devonport Airport (About 15 min by car; small schedule, mostly Melbourne and Brisbane links).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way to see Latrobe and the north-west coast.
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 mealPub main courseA$22–35 (≈ US$15–25)
- Street or quick mealCafé lunch (soup, sandwich or pie)A$12–22 (≈ US$8–15)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$15–35 (≈ US$10–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (gold-coin donation or small fee)A$2–10 (≈ US$2–7) (check)
- Budget bedHostel or caravan-park cabin bed, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$320 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · High A$280 (≈ US$190)
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
- DPO Devonport Airport (About 15 min by car; small schedule, mostly Melbourne and Brisbane links) · LST Launceston Airport (About 70 min by car; the bigger northern gateway)
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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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 (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Latrobe: 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)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Jun
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Jul
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 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
A car is the practical way to see Latrobe and the north-west coast. The town itself is walkable: Gilbert Street, Bells Parade and the Axeman's Hall of Fame are within about 15 minutes on foot. Mersey Link runs local buses, and Metro Tasmania and Redline coaches pass through from Devonport to the rest of the state, but services are thin.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 15 min by car
Car on the Bass Highway, or a Mersey Link bus
Ferry terminal, supermarkets and the Mersey Bluff; the obvious pairing with Latrobe.
Deloraine
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car south on the Bass Highway and then the Meander Valley road
Craft town on the Meander River; a good lunch stop heading to Launceston.
Door to door: About 40 min
Car west on the Bass Highway
Bigger town with a makers' workshop and coastal walks.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car west on the Bass Highway, then the coast road
The Nut and old fishing village; better as an overnight than a return day.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car via Sheffield and the Cradle Link road
Too far for a comfortable return trip; sleep in the park area.
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.
Gilbert Street and town centre
Walk to shops, cafés and the museums; the pub and motel rooms are here.
Mersey River / Bells Parade side
Caravan park and river walks; quieter, still a short walk to the main street.
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$150–220 (≈ US$100–150) excl. bed
- High
- A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or pub double room1 × 1 night × A$180 | A$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$160 | A$320 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × A$70 · check | A$70 |
| Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × A$15 · check | A$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$20 | A$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$63 |
| Trip total≈ A$344 per person per day, bed included | A$688≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and ferry fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Café lunch (soup, sandwich or pie) | A$12–22 (≈ US$8–15) |
| Pub main course | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Museum entry (gold-coin donation or small fee) | A$2–10 (≈ US$2–7) (check) |
| Fuel, per litre | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$15–35 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Most travellers arrive by car: bus timetables are limited and a missed run can strand you.
- Small-town opening hours: many shops and cafés close early and some shut on public holidays.
- Rural roads at dusk and dawn carry wildlife; drive slower than the sign and watch for wombats and wallabies.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
Embassy
No embassies in Latrobe; consulates are in Hobart and Melbourne, embassies in Canberra.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Devonport → Latrobe, taxi: about A$25–35 (≈ US$17–25), 15 min (check)
- Mersey Link local bus: small fare, limited runs (check)
- Latrobe → Launceston by car: about 70 min, fuel only (check)
Say or show
- Thanks — Thank you
- Where's Gilbert Street? — Where is the main street?
- Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
- Where's the loo? — Where is the toilet?
Emergency calls are free from any phone, including mobiles without a SIM.
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 Latrobe. 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, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport and ferry-to-bed contract for DPO and the Devonport terminal: last bus, taxi fallback, one-night rung.
- Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: Gilbert Street and the court house museum, Bells Parade and the Axeman's Hall of Fame.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (court house museum, Axeman's Hall of Fame, Warrawee Forest Reserve) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and wet-day fixtures so gates A–D can go green.