Getting to Hobart
Hobart, as the captital city of Tasmania, is connected by direct flights from major cities in Australia and New Zealand. It is an easy 14 min drive from the Hobart International Airport to the Symposium venue and Hobart CBD.
Climate and Clothing
Summer (Dec-Feb): 13 - 22 ºC
December is the best season to visit Hobart (and Tasmania). A light jacket is recommended for evenings and higher altitude. Check here for latest weather forcast.
VISA Information
AM&ST24 is registered with the International Event Coordinator Network (IECN) of the Department of Home Affairs. Please download the file below for Visa Advice from ICEN. For more information about visa requirements to enter Australia, please refer to the website of the Department of Home Affairs according to your country and origin. If you would like IECN to assist timely processing by Australia's visa offices overseas, you can complete the bio-data collection sheet which the Symposium organisers will collect and email to IECN.
It is strongly recommended that Australian visa applications are lodged at least two months prior to departure from your point of origin. IECN assistance will NOT guarantee a visa grant. Visa applicants must demonstrate that they meet all the legislative requirements for an Australian visa.
expore hobart
Visiting Hobart, the charming capital of Tasmania, is like stepping into a vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. There are plenty of activities within and around Hobart:
- MONA
Museum, Winery, Brewery
www.mona.net.au
- Salamanca Market
Market – Saturdays only
www.salamanca.com.au
- Aardvark Adventures
Team building, adventure, outdoor experiences, world highest abseil www.aardvarkadventures.com.au
- Mt Wellington / kunanyi
Nature, Scenery, Mountain Bike Riding, bush walking
https://www.wellingtonpark.org.au/
- Willie Smiths Apple Shed
Fresh produce, organic cider, apple museum
www.williesmiths.com.au
- Lark Distillery
Cellar Door – Tasmanian Whisky, Gin & Vodka
https://larkdistillery.com/
- Redbanks
Team building, outdoor activities, nature
www.redbankstas.com.au
- Under Down Under Tours
Mount Wellington Descent, tours with a difference
www.underdownunder.com.au
- Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Wilderness tours, nature, wildlife experiences
www.pennicottjourneys.com.au
- HobartWalkingTours
Hobart Tours, history, Tasmanian Produce tours
www.hobartwalkingtours.com.au
- HobartYachts
Team building, outdoor experiences, Hobart waterfront
www.hobartyachts.com.au
- PortArthurHistoricSite
Colonial history
www.portarthur.org.au
- BonorongWildlifeSanctuary
Wildlife, nature, wilderness experiences
https://www.bonorong.com.au/
- EvoloEscapeRoom
Team building, problem solving
https://www.evoloroomescape.com/index.html
- TahuneAirwalk
Nature, Tasmanian wilderness
https://tahuneadventures.com.au/
- CascadeBreweryCo
Brewery tours
www.cascadebreweryco.com.au
Discover Tasmania
You can extend your stay to explore the diversity and beauty of Tasmania.