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Eaglehawk NeckTeralina / Eaglehawk Neck

Base here one night if you want the Tessellated Pavement and Tasman Arch at sunrise; otherwise drive through on the way to Port Arthur.

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Eaglehawk Neck is the narrow isthmus that once closed off the Port Arthur convict site, about 50 km southeast of Sorell on the Arthur Highway (A9) and 19 km north of Port Arthur. The Dog Line, the Tessellated Pavement and the sea cliffs of Tasman National Park sit within a few minutes of each other, but there is almost no public transport and few beds, so it works as a single overnight stop or a half-day on the way south.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Nov–Apr
avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days)
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
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  • 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

The questions people ask first about Eaglehawk Neck, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerBeer at a pub / bottle-shop canA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)A$4–7 (≈ US$3–5)
  • 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 holiday-unit double, a night, per roomA$200 (≈ US$140)
  • High-end bedMotel or holiday-unit double, a night, per roomA$380 (≈ 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.

Tessellated PavementThe Dog Line and Officers Quarters MuseumTasman Arch and Devils KitchenTasman National Park cliffs
Airports
HBA Hobart Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car via Sorell and the Arthur Highway; no direct public transport to Eaglehawk Neck)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jul (4°C (39°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Eaglehawk Neck: 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)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Feb

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Mar

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

11 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Jun

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

13 rd

Jul

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

14 rd

Aug

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

13 rd

Sep

15°C (59°F)

6°C (43°F)

12 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Nov

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Dec

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 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 effectively required: sights are 2–6 km apart on unlit roads with no footpath. The Arthur Highway (A9) runs through the neck; the C338 spur leads to Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen and the Blow Hole. Fuel and shops are limited — fill up in Sorell or Port Arthur.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Port Arthur Historic Sitego

Door to door: About 25 min

Arthur Highway (A9) south, about 19 km (12 mi)

Allow at least half a day; buy tickets online before you go.

Taranna

go

Door to door: About 10 min

Arthur Highway (A9) south, about 8 km (5 mi)

Food stop and a small wildlife park on the way to Port Arthur.

Nubeena

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Arthur Highway then Nubeena Road, about 25 km (16 mi)

Shops, fuel and more beds on the south of the peninsula.

Sorellgo

Door to door: About 40 min

Arthur Highway (A9) northwest, about 50 km (31 mi)

Last big supermarket and fuel before the peninsula; winding road.

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.

Pirates Bay Drive

Closest to the Tessellated Pavement and the beach; a handful of houses and holiday rentals.

Arthur Highway strip

Roadside motel and cabin stays on the A9; handy for an early start to Port Arthur.

Taranna and Nubeena

More beds 10–25 min south; use them if Eaglehawk Neck is full.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or holiday-unit double1 × 1 night × A$200A$200
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$160A$320
Hire car, one day1 × A$80 · checkA$80
Fuel, Sorell return1 × A$30 · checkA$30
Tasmanian parks pass, per vehicle, daily1 × A$45 · checkA$45
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$73
Trip total≈ A$399 per person per day, bed includedA$798≈ US$550

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and parks pass excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
Café meal (burger, pie, fish and chips)A$15–28 (≈ US$10–19)
Beer at a pub / bottle-shop canA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8) / A$4–7 (≈ US$3–5)
Fuel, per litrecheckA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2)
Tasmanian parks pass, per vehicle, dailyA$45 (≈ US$30) (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe for a rural stop. The real risks are unlit winding roads, wildlife at dusk, unfenced cliff edges and cold water — swim at patrolled beaches only, and there are none here.
  • No public transport to the sights; without a car you are stuck on the highway.
  • Tasman National Park entries need a Tasmanian parks pass — check the official parks site for current prices.
  • Cliff edges near Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen are unfenced in places; keep back from wet rock.
  • Mobile coverage is patchy away from the highway; download maps before you leave Sorell.
  • Wildlife on the road at dusk and dawn — drive slowly after sunset.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112
Tasmania parks info line
1300 827 727

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Eaglehawk NeckTeralina / Eaglehawk Neck

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112
  • Tasmania parks info line1300 827 727

Embassy

No consulates on the peninsula; national embassies and consulates-general are in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Hobart Airport → Eaglehawk Neck, hire car: about 1 h 15 min, fuel about A$15 (≈ US$10) (check)
  • Eaglehawk Neck → Port Arthur: about 19 km (12 mi), 25 min
  • Eaglehawk Neck → Sorell: about 50 km (31 mi), 40 min on a winding road

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the car park? — Where is the car park?
  • Is there fuel nearby? — Is there fuel nearby?
  • One coffee, please — One coffee, please

Print this card before you leave Sorell — coverage is patchy.

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 Eaglehawk Neck. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for HBA: hire-car pickup times, last sensible departure, and an overnight rung for late arrivals.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Tessellated Pavement, the Dog Line and Officers Quarters, Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen, and the Blow Hole and Fossil Bay.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Tessellated Pavement, Officers Quarters Museum, Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Weather and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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