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Triabunna
Stay one night only if you are catching the Maria Island ferry; otherwise pass through, or stop for lunch on the Hobart–east coast drive.
Triabunna is a small east-coast fishing town of about 870 people, an hour's drive north of Hobart on the Tasman Highway. Its one real job for travellers is the ferry to Maria Island, 30 minutes across the Mercury Passage. The town itself has a handful of convict-era buildings, a working wharf and a fish van. Most people sleep here the night before an early ferry, or stop for lunch on the way to Bicheno and Coles Bay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, some ferries cancelled by weather)
- 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
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- 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-crime town; the real risks are wildlife on the highway at dawn and dusk, cold water and weather that cancels ferry sailings.
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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 mobiles · 131 444 Non-emergency police assistance
- 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 by car via the Tasman Highway (A3); no scheduled public bus to Triabunna, so hire a car or book a shuttle).
- Getting aroundThe town is small enough to walk in 15 minutes.
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)
- Beerschooner in a pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
- Budget bedHostel or 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$280 (≈ US$190)
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
- HBA Hobart Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car via the Tasman Highway (A3); no scheduled public bus to Triabunna, so hire a car or book a shuttle)
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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jul
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Aug
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Sep
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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 (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Triabunna: 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)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Jun
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Jul
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Aug
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 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
The town is small enough to walk in 15 minutes. There is no local bus. A car is effectively required for the region: the Tasman Highway (A3) runs south to Hobart (about 1 h) and north to Swansea and Bicheno. Fuel up here or in Orford before long east-coast drives.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h plus a full day on the island
Ferry from the Triabunna wharf across the Mercury Passage
Book ahead; the island is a national park with no shops, so carry all food and water.
Orford
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Drive south on the A3, about 10 min
Beach, river mouth and a small shop; a short add-on rather than a day.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Drive north on the A3, about 1 h 15 min
Penguin tours and the blowhole; a natural next stop on the east coast.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Drive north on the A3 then the C302, about 1 h 30 min
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep at Coles Bay and walk to Wineglass Bay.
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.
Town centre and wharf
Walk to the ferry pier, the fish van and the caravan park; best for a pre-ferry night.
Tasman Highway edge
Motel-style rooms with parking on the highway; quieter, but a 10–15 min walk to the wharf.
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$150–230 (≈ US$100–160) 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 |
| Maria Island ferry, return2 × A$60 · check | A$120 |
| Maria Island national park day pass2 × A$25 · check | A$50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$72 |
| Trip total≈ A$396 per person per day, bed included | A$792≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish and chips at the wharf | A$15–25 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Counter meal in a pub | A$25–40 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Beer, schooner in a pub | A$8–12 (≈ US$6–8) |
| 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 scheduled public bus from Hobart: without a car or a booked shuttle, reaching the town is difficult.
- Maria Island ferry sailings are weather-dependent and can be cancelled; build a spare day into the plan.
- Book the ferry and any island bed well ahead in summer (Dec–Feb) and school holidays.
- Kangaroos and wallabies on the highway at dawn and dusk; the A3 is winding in places.
- Fuel and food options are limited late in the evening; eat before you arrive late.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From mobiles
- 112
- Non-emergency police assistance
- 131 444
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From mobiles112
Embassy
No consulates in Triabunna; the nearest are in Hobart.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maria Island ferry, return: about A$60 (≈ US$40) per person, 30 min (check)
- Hobart → Triabunna by car: about 1 h via the A3
- Triabunna → Bicheno by car: about 1 h 15 min via the A3
Say or show
- Thanks — Thank you
- Where's the ferry wharf? — Where is the ferry wharf?
- Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
- Is the ferry running? — Is the ferry running today?
- Where's the loo? — Where is the toilet?
- One coffee, thanks — One coffee, please
No scheduled public bus serves Triabunna: arrange a car or a booked shuttle before you commit to a ferry time.
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 Triabunna. 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, some ferries cancelled by weather) · 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
- Ferry-to-bed contract for the Maria Island crossing: sailing times, weather cancellations and a fallback night in town.
- Walking cluster around the wharf, the convict buildings and the caravan park, with a rescue anchor for late arrivals.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (ferry pier, wharf, caravan park) and eat pages with last orders at the fish van.
- Hostile-arrival fixtures: no-car arrival, late-night arrival and a cancelled sailing.
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