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Being one of Australia’s major coastal cities, Devonport is an important hub of commerce in Tasmania. From its famous Spirit of Tasmania ferry to its two main museums, Devonport is rising as a notable player in the tourism industry in Tasmania. Book your car hire to Devonport in advance with Enjoy Travel for a seamless trip.
Guide to Devonport
Geography
Originally, Devonport started out as not one but two villages: Torquay and Formby. These villages, which stood at the mouth of the Mersey River, were later brought under a common municipality and designated as parts of the same city. Devonport is now a major port looking out at the Bass Strait.
Climate
Devonport’s climate is of the Mediterranean variety. Summers (December to March) are mildly warm, with temperatures rarely exceeding 24°C. And winters (May to September) are cool but not freezing. Rainfall is present throughout the year but is heaviest during July and August, so bring rain gear.
Things to do in Devonport
Learn about Aboriginal history
At the Tiagarra Aboriginal Culture Centre and Museum, situated just outside Devonport’s city centre, learn about the original tribal inhabitants of northern Tasmania – the Punnilerpanner, Pallitorre, Noeteeler and Plairhekehillerplue. The museum is one of the few cultural venues in Tasmania that is operated entirely by Aboriginal people.
Aye aye captain
Following the colonisation of Australia, Devonport was established as a major trading city on the coast. The Bass Strait Maritime Centre is a great place to learn more about its nautical history. This gallery has plenty of maps, photographs and pieces of sailing equipment for you to examine. It even lets you have a go at sailing on a computer simulator.
Take a step back into nature
Lose yourself in the resplendent verdancy of the Tasmanian Arboretum. This human-grown forest, spread across 66 hectares, has plenty of southern hemisphere conifers and other unique woody plants. It also happens to be a great place to watch platypuses in their natural habitat.
Eating out in Devonport
Mahogany furniture is juxtaposed with lightly-coloured decorations at Mrs Jones Restaurant Bar Lounge, which offers romantic views of the Bass Strait. Be sure to order the curry duck! For something more homely, try Playfish. Their coffee goes really well with the cafe’s impressive book collection. Laneway is another memorable cafe where you can grab breakfast after getting off the Spirit of Tasmania ferry. For spicy delights from India, such as goat curry and Goan vindaloo, eat at SK’s Indian Restaurant.
Devonport Transport
Getting to Devonport
Apart from the Spirit of Tasmania ferry (which runs from Monday to Saturday), the best way to reach Devonport is by flying to the regional Devonport Airport (DPO). DPO is located 10 km from the city centre.
Getting around Devonport
To get around within the city, you can make use of the local bus network. Or if you’d like to travel at a more leisurely pace, hire a car with one of the established car hire agencies in town such as Hertz, Bargain, or Autorent. If you are travelling in a large group, you can hire a 7 seater or 9 seater van. Book in advance with Enjoy Travel for the best deals.