Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Hobart Airport is located approximately 17 kilometres (about 20 minutes by car) from Hobart’s city centre and offers direct flights to and from major Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide, with frequent services daily. Hobart also connects internationally via one-stop flights through mainland hubs.
Taxi and Ride Share services are available at Hobart Airport, with a taxi rank conveniently located just outside the terminal. A taxi ride to the CBD typically costs around $40–$50, depending on traffic and time of day. Ride share services such as Uber and Ola also operate in Hobart.
Public Transport is available via Metro Tasmania buses, which connect the airport to key city locations. While less frequent than in larger cities, services are reliable, and real-time departure information is available through the Metro Tasmania website or app.
Once in Hobart, getting around is easy. The city centre is compact and walkable, and many attractions, restaurants, and event venues are within a short stroll. Local buses also provide access to surrounding suburbs and scenic locations like Mount Wellington and Salamanca Place.
Experience Tasmania is proud to be a touring partner of ASMIRT 2026. As one of Tasmania’s leading and most experienced tour operators, Experience Tasmania has been showcasing the island’s natural beauty and cultural heritage for over 30 years. They offer a variety of half-day, full-day, and extended tours to some of the state’s most iconic destinations, including kunanyi / Mount Wellington, MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Port Arthur Historic Site, Bruny Island, Wineglass Bay, and the Huon Valley.
Conference delegates and their accompanying family and friends will receive 20% off selected tours by using the exclusive discount code TASTOURS2026. Whether you're after scenic landscapes, rich convict history, or gourmet food and wine experiences, there’s a tour to suit every interest.
We have secured a range of excellent accommodation options within close proximity to the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, the official venue for ASMIRT 2026. These special rates will be available for stays before, during, and after the conference dates to give attendees maximum flexibility. Accommodation bookings can be made as part of the online conference registration process.
If you have any questions regarding accommodation for ASMIRT 2026, please contact our official accommodation booking partner, InHouse Event Solutions, at conferences@inhouseeventsolutions.com.
Please note: ASMIRT does not work with any other accommodation providers. Be cautious of unsolicited contact or offers, as accommodation scams targeting conference attendees are common. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of any communication, please contact conferences@inhouseeventsolutions.com or conferences@asmirt.org for clarification.
The following information has been provided by the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection. It contains information about visa requirements to visit Australia and how to apply for an eVisitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa.
New Zealand citizens with a valid New Zealand passport do not need to apply for a visa before coming to Australia. When you enter Australia you can apply for a Special Category visa (subclass 444) (SCV). If you meet the criteria for the SCV we will grant you the visa.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/new-zealand-citizens
Participants, attendees and speakers that will not be working, performing or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:
NB: Eligibility for an eVisitor visa and ETA will be determined by the country of passport that the applicant holds.
Visitor (subclass 600) Business visa applicants should include as much information as possible to support their visa applications (see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream#HowTo). In addition, visa applicants should include the following information:
A speaker, presenter, exhibitor, or other contributor that will be working, or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for one of the following visa options:
Please note that a the letter of support from an Australian organisation is a legislative requirement for the Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Invited participant visa.
NB: Exhibitors working at an event which targets a specific industry, and which does not involve selling goods or services directly to the public, may also be eligible for the Visitor visa options provided above.
NB: These are the visa options available presently but the Department reserves the right to change regulations.
Biometrics:
Visa applicants outside of Australia will need to provide biometrics when they apply for a visa that is part of the Australian biometrics program, or where they are from a country, or located in a country at time of application that is part of the Australian biometrics program.
For information regarding Australia’s biometric program including visas and countries that are part of the program, please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics
Health and Character Requirements:
Most visa applicants must meet minimum health standards before they can be granted a visa, and the department may assess your health as part of the visa application process. This is referred to as 'meeting the health requirement'. For more information regarding health requirements please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health
Applicants must be of good character to visa Australia, and must meet the character requirements in order to be granted a visa. For further information regarding character requirements please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
Visa Application Process and Processing Times:
Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
Processing times are impacted each month by cases that are complex, changes to volume of applications and changes to Ministerial Directions. More information about visa processing times please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/overview. For this reason, we would advise that visa applications be lodged at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to a person’s intended date of travel.
NB: IECN assistance will NOT guarantee a visa grant. Visa applicants must demonstrate that they meet all the legislative requirements for an Australian visa.
To assist timely processing by Australia's visa offices overseas, you can complete the attached bio-data collection sheet as event participants are invited to your event and email it to: iecn@homeaffairs.gov.au
NB: In accordance with Australia's Privacy Act 1988, any information an event organiser or participant provides to the IECN will only be used to facilitate visa processing with the relevant Australian visa office overseas.
Travellers should familiarise themselves with Australia’s border and entry requirements. For further information, see ‘Entering and leaving Australia’ at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-australia
If you require a letter of invitation to confirm your registration for the conference please email us at conferences@asmirt.org
