Bring your car from $125*

If you are carrying fishing or any aquatic equipment, such as fishing rods, fishing tackle, boats, kayaks, etc must be declared at each port to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE). For enquires about Aquarium and Pet Fish – please call DPIPWE on (03) 6165 3777. Visit dpipwe.tas.gov.au for more details.

Yes, you can take your trailered boat. To book, select Motor vehicle type ‘Car, Trailer or Caravan’, then select ‘trailer’. Please ensure the total height is measured correctly and the correct height is selected at the time of booking. You need to know if the height is over or under 2.1 metres and the total length of your vehicle and trailer including the drawbar and overhang. You will need to provide the trailer registration at the time of booking.

Please measure the full length of your vehicle from end to end. You need to provide measurement details for your vehicle to ensure that you are charged the correct price. Vehicle sizes are subject to confirmation on check-in and if the incorrect details have been provided you may be charged an extra fee. Measuring length The total length of your vehicle including towed items (caravan, camper trailer or trailer) and attachments (drawbar, bike racks, gas cylinders etc.) must be included in the total measurement. Please ensure the total length is measured correctly to ensure you are charged the correct price. Measuring height The total height of your vehicle including towed items (caravan or camper trailer), roof racks and any additional items stored on the roof of the vehicle (kayaks, baggage, bicycles etc.) must to be included in the total measurement. Please ensure the total height is measured correctly and the correct height is selected at the time of booking. Whilst there is no additional cost attached to vehicle height, providing the correct height assists with vehicle loading and ensures you are parked on the correct vehicle deck. Failure to advise the correct height may result in your passage being denied at check-in if there is insufficient vehicle space on the required vehicle deck. More information can be found in our  Vehicle Booking Information booklet.

Parking at Devonport: Free parking is available at the Devonport terminal located on The Esplanade, East Devonport. See map. Parking at Geelong: The new terminal has a free public parking area for visitors and passengers with their vehicles, including caravans and motorhomes, waiting to board the ship. There is also a dedicated passenger drop-off/pick-up parking area at the front of the terminal. There are many campgrounds and caravan parks located nearby and along the surf coast, which provide great facilities for caravans and campervans. You can find a list of locations here.

Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers (subject to quantities deemed as personal use and not for commercial use), can be only be transported on the basis if:

• Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers filled with diesel ONLY can be transported.
• Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers filled with other dangerous fuel eg petrol, aviation fuel and non-standard fuels are prohibited from carriage.
• Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers containing diesel must be fully welded at seams (Plastic or Metal).
• Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers containing diesel must not be greater than 50 litre capacity.
• Sealing cap has locking side arms or screwed cap with an effective rubber seal.
• All other than Jerry Cans and Boat Fuel Containers must be empty and dry of residual liquid.

In the event petrol residual is identified inside an empty Jerry Can or Boat Fuel Can the passengers must fill the container with water before being allowed to travel. You can read further information about Carriage of Dangerous Goods here

‘Motorhome’ means a road vehicle designed and constructed primarily to provide sleeping accommodation for the number of occupants that the vehicle is designed to carry. A motorhome is also referred to as a campervan. When making your booking, you need to book the motorhome or campervan as a vehicle and at the vehicle step, select the motorhome/campervan option. A ‘caravan’ is a unit which is designed and constructed primarily to provide sleeping accommodation. However it is a separate non motorised unit and therefore must be towed by a motorised unit in order to be transported. When booking your caravan, you need to select the ‘towing a caravan or trailer’ option. You will need to provide the full length of your vehicle from end to end. The length includes the caravan and attachments such as a drawbar, bike racks, gas cylinders etc. See more details regarding the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme.