Swansea travel guide
Swansea Tourism | Swansea Guide
You're Going to Love Swansea
With a population of 859, Swansea is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Swansea to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Swansea
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Swansea in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Swansea, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Swansea
Plane
Although Swansea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hobart (HBA), which is located 91 km from Swansea. Hobart is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Swansea departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Swansea is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 104 km from Swansea. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Hobart.
Airlines serving Swansea
Where to stay in popular areas of Swansea
Most booked hotels in Swansea
Hiring a car in Swansea
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Swansea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72.