Getting Around Midway Point & Hobart

From Hobart Airport

Stayvia Midway Point is approximately 10 minutes by car from Hobart Airport, making it a convenient place to stay for both arriving and departing guests.

Taxis, rideshare services and rental cars are available at the airport.

Approximate Driving Times

From Stayvia Midway Point:

• Hobart Airport — around 10 minutes
• Sorell — around 7 minutes
• Richmond — around 15 minutes
• Hobart CBD — around 25 minutes
• Seven Mile Beach — around 15 to 20 minutes
• Dodges Ferry — around 20 minutes
• Carlton Beach — around 25 to 30 minutes
• Port Arthur — around 1 hour
• kunanyi / Mount Wellington — around 40 to 50 minutes

Travel times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather and road conditions.

Public Transport

A bus stop is only a few minutes' walk from the property, with services connecting Midway Point with nearby areas including Sorell and Hobart.

Public transport can be useful for trips into Hobart, although services may be less frequent in the evenings, on weekends and on public holidays.

We recommend checking the latest timetable before travelling.

Getting to Hobart

Hobart CBD is approximately 25 minutes away by car.

Driving is usually the easiest option, especially if you are planning to visit several attractions in one day.

Once in Hobart, popular areas such as the waterfront, Salamanca Place and Battery Point are easy to explore on foot.

Getting to Richmond

Historic Richmond is approximately 15 minutes away by car.

It is an easy half-day or full-day trip from Stayvia Midway Point and can be combined with cafes, wineries and local produce throughout the Coal River Valley.

Getting to Sorell

Sorell is only around 7 minutes away and is the closest main shopping area.

You will find supermarkets, cafes, takeaway food, pharmacies, fuel stations and everyday essentials there.

Exploring the Tasman Peninsula

If you are planning to visit Port Arthur, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasman Arch or other Tasman Peninsula attractions, travelling by car is strongly recommended.

Stayvia Midway Point is well positioned for exploring this part of Tasmania without needing to travel through central Hobart first.

Parking

Free parking is available at the property.

This makes Stayvia Midway Point especially convenient for guests travelling with their own vehicle or a rental car.

Taxi & Rideshare

Taxi and rideshare services may be available in the Midway Point area, although availability can be more limited than in central Hobart.

For airport transfers, early departures or late-night travel, we recommend arranging transport in advance.

Renting a Car

For guests wanting to explore beyond Hobart, we highly recommend renting a car.

Many of southern Tasmania's best destinations are much easier to reach by car, including:

• Richmond
• Coal River Valley
• Tasman Peninsula
• Port Arthur
• Seven Mile Beach
• Dodges Ferry
• Carlton Beach
• kunanyi / Mount Wellington
• National parks and walking trails

Driving in Tasmania

A few useful reminders:

• Drive on the left-hand side of the road
• Take extra care around dawn and dusk, when wildlife is more active
• Rural roads can be narrow and winding
• Allow more travel time than the distance may suggest
• Check weather and road conditions before longer day trips