Transport to Devonport

Public Transport Devonport

Devonport interchange map
Intercity Launceston to Devonport
Express to Hobart and Launceston

Devonport transfers

Devonport tours

Stanley and The Nut Day Trip from Devonport

Tasting trail Cradle to Coast

Private tour from Devonport

Devonport, Tasmania

Located where the Mersey River flows into Bass Strait, Devonport is the arrival point for travellers coming from Melbourne on the Spirit of Tasmania. This bustling coastal city grew on the back of coal mining, saw milling and shipping, and today serves as a gateway to Tasmania’s stunning northwest.

For a quick history lesson, the Bass Strait Maritime Centre is the place to head, with fascinating exhibits about the explorers and settlers who have left their mark on modern-day Devonport. A stroll through the city centre will take you past the heritage-listed house (and now museum) of former Australian Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons, as well as galleries and craft stores where local artisans have set up shop.

Art enthusiasts shouldn’t miss a visit to the Devonport Regional Gallery where works by Tasmanian artists are showcased while steam train buffs can ride the Don River Railway to pretty Coles Beach. Further along the Don River sprawls the Tasmanian Arboretum, which boasts an outstanding collection of Tasmanian trees and Gondwana-descended flora.

Cosy cafes and laid-back pubs cluster in the city centre, together with eateries representing a diverse array of global cuisines. Whether you’re after fish and chips overlooking the 1889 Mersey Bluff Lighthouse or fine-dining contemporary fare, Devonport’s culinary scene will appeal to all tastes.