International Triathlon Union

Event Closest Airport

Hobart International Airport is approximately 17km from Hobart CBD and is well serviced by buses and taxis. More information here about the Hobart International Airport here: http://www.hobartairpt.com.au or alternatively you can fly into Launceston airport, which is situated 180km north of Hobart.

Event Local Transport

Qantas flies several times daily into Hobart and Launceston from Melbourne and Sydney. There are connections from other mainland centres on the Qantas/QantasLink network. Reservations - phone 13 1313 or http://www.qantas.com.au

Virgin Blue has daily flights into Launceston and Hobart from Melbourne, with connections from other destinations within the Virgin Blue network. Virgin Blue also offers direct flights between Launceston and Sydney and between Hobart and Brisbane. It also offers direct flights from Adelaide to Hobart. Reservations - phone 13 67 89 or http://www.virginblue.com.au

Jetstar, Qantas’s budget airline, operates low-cost services
from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane direct to Hobart and direct to Launceston. To book, phone 131 538, or book online at http://www.jetstar.com

Event Travel Host Hotel

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart (HGC) is the host hotel of the ITU Hobart International Triathlon. The HGC is offering great accommodation and breakfast deals to all competitors, partners, family and friends. Full details can be found on the HGC website: http://www.ghihotels.com or phone Central Reservations direct on 1800 753 379 or (03) 6235 4535 or e-mail: reservations@hgchobart.com.au

Event Travel Homestay

For alternative accommodation options in Hobart please contact Tasmania’s Temptations Holidays on their website http://www.tastemptations.com.au who will search for accommodation that will satisfy all tastes and budgets. For more information on Tasmania and Hobart check out the Discover Tasmania website here: http://www.discovertasmania.com.au

• 05/02 - Elite Men
• 05/02 - Elite Women

Athlete Briefing

Registration

Registration and Race Kit collection will take place at race headquarters at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, 1 Davey Street, and Hobart on Saturday 19 February between 1pm and 4pm.

Event Schedule

When: Sunday 20 February 2005

Where: Princes Wharf/Salamanca Place, Sullivans Cove, Hobart, Tasmania

Event Media Details

Malcolm Wells (Media)