By ship

Devonport is the Tasmanian arrival port for the Spirit of Tasmania passenger ferries from the mainland.

The Spirit of Tasmania I and Spirit of Tasmania II travel the Melbourne - Devonport route providing an overnight service in both directions every day of the year. The vessels depart at 8PM and arrive the following morning at 7AM. During peak periods there are additional daytime crossings, departing at 9AM and arriving the same day at 6PM, and the overnight ferry going from 9PM until 6AM. The ferry travels faster! The ferry terminal is in East Devonport, directly across the river from the town centre. Boarding closes 45 minutes before the departure time, and it is not unusual for the ship to be sailing well away from the wharf at the time of scheduled departure.

By plane

Devonport Airport is 8km (5 miles) from the town centre. This small regional Airport is served by Qantaslink [2] which flies into and out of the airport up to six times a day, connecting with other flights on the mainland at Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne. Local carrier Tasair operates passenger and cargo flights to King Island.

To get to or from the Airport.

    * A taxi will cost approximately from the town centre.
    * Taste the Tiers Tours operate buses between the town centre and the airport. Fares start at per person one way.
    * There are a number of car rental agencies with an office at the Airport.

Tiagarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Devonport Maritime Museum, Mersey Bluff Lighthouse, The Tasmanian Arboretum

Tiagarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre

A museum of aboriginal history, with a nature trail that takes you to view natural rock formations that have been mistaken for Aboriginal rock carvings.

Devonport Maritime Museum

The Devonport Maritime Museum first opened in an old house at East Devonport in 1973. However, when the former Harbour Master's residence in Gloucester Avenue, West Devonport, became available in 1981 the Museum was relocated to this new location.

Mersey Bluff Lighthouse

The Mersey Bluff Lighthouse standing at the mouth of the Mersey River near Devonport is unusual in Australia with its distinctive vertical red striped day mark.

The Tasmanian Arboretum

46 Old tramway Rd Eugenana (off C146 Melrose Rd), 9AM to Sunset(. Walk among collections of trees from temperate climes on 66ha, see local wildlife and enjoy the peaceful environment.

 

January - March
October - December

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