Extra Ferries and Shuttle Buses to Make Christmas in Hobart Easier for

Published on 04 December 2024

The City of Hobart is delivering two special services this December to support local businesses, help ease congestion and assist shoppers in the lead-up to Christmas.

These initiatives aim to make the festive season stress-free for commuters while encouraging more people to shop locally.

Starting Wednesday, December 11, the City is providing $50,000 to fund additional Derwent ferry services.

Two extra ferries will run from Bellerive to Hobart on weekdays at 10.10am and 10.50am, with additional services also departing Hobart at 9.50am, 10.30am, 2.15pm, and 3.15pm.

The extra ferry sailings will conclude on Christmas Eve.

The City of Hobart’s popular Park and Ride Shuttle Bus will also return, operating from Monday, December 9, to Tuesday, December 24.

The shuttle bus will run a continuous loop from the Regatta Grounds car park to stops on Murray Street (outside the Treasury Building) and Morrison Street on the waterfront (outside Mission to Seafarers).

The service will operate Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5.30pm, with buses departing every 15 minutes, and will resume after Christmas to operate during the Taste of Summer festival from 28 December to 4 January.

For more details on the Park and Ride services, visit the City of Hobart website.

Quotes to be attributed to Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds:

“We’re excited to offer extra ferry services and the return of the popular Park and Ride Shuttle Bus to make it easier for everyone to enjoy the magic of Hobart at Christmas.

“These extra ferry services will not only provide a stress-free option for commuters but also bring more potential shoppers into the heart of our city during this vital time for businesses.

“These initiatives are about easing the pressure of Christmas shopping while reducing traffic congestion and making Hobart a vibrant and accessible destination for everyone.”