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Search this site - results will display in a new Google web page.The table below will help you compare traveling by air with traveling on the Spirit of Tasmania.
When planning a trip, it's always good to gather information before making a decision. No matter how easy the decision may seem to be. Look at all the pros and cons. Weigh everything up. Consider carefully. Then make your decision.
| Things to consider | By Air | Spirit of Tasmania |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of fare | From AUD 69 return | From AUD 120 one-way |
| Length of journey | 1-2 hours | 9-11 hours |
| Departure points in mainland Australia | Sydney, Melbourne, Moorabin, Adelaide, Brisbane | Melbourne |
| Arrival points in Tasmania | Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, King Island | Devonport |
| Vehicle from mainland Australia | Cannot be brought with you | Can be brought with you |
| Time available for enjoying views, taking photographs | Less | More |
| On-board facilities | Standard domestic inflight facilities | Restaurant, bars, gaming lounge, children's playroom, tourism facility, TV, complimentary movies, cabin facilities |
| Travel sickness | Potential for air sickness due to air turbulence | Potential for sea sickness due to notorious Roaring Forties |
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