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Port city in Tasmania, Australia
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Devonport is the third largest city in Tasmania, on the northwest coast off the Bass Strait.
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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.
Penguin-viewing area.
Vintage steam train and pioneer-style museum.
Stories of Bass Strait, European exploration, shipwrecks, settlement and trade.
Walk among collections of trees from temperate climes on 66 ha, and see local wildlife, including water birds and platypus. Enjoy the peaceful environment. The Tree Park Kiosk is open for light refreshments Oct-May 11AM to 4PM. All facilities. Coin-operated BBQs 2 x $1 coins.
Where the locals go for seafood. Fish and chip takeaway and wet fish shop.
This Irish pub is one of the biggest spots for beer on tap in town. Dinner is served until 8PM and on weekends the bar fills up fast.
Next to the Spirit of Tasmania terminal.
Free wi-fi, Foxtel, reverse cycle air-conditioning.
By plane
Devonport Airport (DPO) is 8 km (5 miles) from the town centre.
By car
By bus
By bicycle
An offroad cycleway follows the waterfront, going up to the lighthouse. However, the two sections of cycleway relied on the passenger ferry to connect them.
By bus
Bus timetables are on the Tasmania Government website. The main operator is Kinetic.
By rental car
If you are going to hire a car, there are car rental facilities at the wharf.
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