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Public bus and River Derwent ferry

A discount of 50% off the full fare. A further 20% discount is applied when using a smartcard like Greencard, Transportme, or a 10-trip ticket, where available.

Eligibility:

• An eligible concession card.
• Aged 70 years and over.
• Evidence of immigration status (EIS).
• Residence Determination ImmiCard (RDI) issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
• DVA Veteran Gold Card printed with War Widow.
• Eligible adult students.

Free travel is available for:

• Companion Card cardholder companions.
• Vision Impairment Travel Pass cardholders, their attendant and guide dog.
• DVA Veteran Gold Card printed with TPI or EDA.

For more information:

Department of State Growth
Web: www.transport.tas.gov.au/public_transport/concessions

Public bus and River Derwent ferry, and Area Connect public transport services

The cardholder’s companion receives free bus travel when accompanying the cardholder who pays their own fare.

Passenger must show Companion card for companion to travel free.

For more information:

Department of State Growth
Web: www.transport.tas.gov.au

A 20% discount on annual and two-year National Parks passes is available to eligible concession card holders.

When a Companion Card holder buys a Parks pass, they will receive an identical day person or holiday person pass for their companion carer at no charge.

Please contact the specific national park before you visit to find out whether it is suitable (such as wheelchair accessible).

Discounted annual and two-year Seniors National Parks passes are available to holders of a:

• Seniors Card - all States and Territories (excluding Seniors Business Cards).

Purchase your pass through the website.

For more information:

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Phone: 1300 827 727 (1300 TASPARKS)
Email: parkfees@parks.tas.gov.au
Web:  www.parks.tas.gov.au

A discount on booking fees is available to eligible concession card holders.

Companion Card holders will receive a second ticket for their companion carer at no charge.

For more information:

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania 
Phone: 1300 827 727 (1300 TASPARKS)
Web: www.overlandtrack.com.au

Discounted entry fees are available to eligible concession card holders.

Companion Card holders will receive a second ticket for their companion carer at no charge.

For more information:

Port Arthur Historic Site
Phone: 1800 659 101
Email: reservations@portarthur.org.au
Web: www.portarthur.org.au

Discounted guided tours and a 10% discount in the Botanical Shop are available to eligible concession card holders.

Companion Card holders will receive a second guided tour ticket for their companion carer at no charge.

For more information:

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Phone: 6166 0451
Email: contact@gardens.tas.gov.au
Web: www.gardens.tas.gov.au

Discounted entry fees are available to eligible concession card holders.

Companion Card holders will receive a second ticket for their companion carer at no charge.

For more information:

Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
Phone: 1800 139 478
Email: reservations@femalefactory.org.au
Web: www.femalefactory.org.au

Discounted tickets for the Hastings Experience (Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs), Mole Creek Caves and Highfield Historic Site are available to eligible concession card holders.

Companion Card holders will receive a second ticket for their companion carer at no charge.

For more information:

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Phone:
Hastings Reserve: 6298 3209
Highfield House: 6458 1100
Mole Creek Caves: 6363 5182
Web: www.parks.tas.gov.au

A discount on booking fees is available to eligible concession card holders.

Companion Card holders will receive a second ticket for their companion carer at no charge.

For more information:

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Phone: 1300 827 727 (1300 TASPARKS)
Web: www.threecapestrack.com.au

Vouchers to help with the cost of sport and community recreation club membership are available for Tasmanian Veterans who have a card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs or can produce evidence of past service with the Australian Defence Force.

Eligible Tasmanian veterans may apply for two vouchers valued at $100 each ($200 in total). This voucher may be put towards the cost of membership fees, or associated costs at participating activity providers.

Eligibility:

• An eligible veteran (a veteran is a person who is a former member of the Australian Defence Force, including a reservist).
• Have a card issued by either the Department of Veterans' Affairs, or a card or identification number issued by the Department of Defence.
• Living in Tasmania.
• Must be participating in an eligible gym, community recreation or sporting club that requires the payment of an annual fee or charge to participate.

Veterans and activity providers can apply online. Vouchers must be redeemed by 5pm on 19 June each financial year.

For more information:

Veterans Wellbeing Voucher Program
Phone: 1800 009 501 
Email: veterans.voucher@service.tas.gov.au
Website: www.veterans.tas.gov.au