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 Devonport is the southern terminal of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry. |
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Population: 25,000 Elevation: 10m Latitude: -41.1049, Longitude: 146.2147 Location: 285km north west of Hobart 100km west of Launceston. Highway: Bass Hwy Nearest Major Town: Devonport Nearest Airport: Devonport Touring Area: Cradle Gateway |
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 View over Devonport |
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Devonport was originally named Formby, on the west bank, and Torquay on the east bank, before
merging in 1890 to become Devonport, although on the east bank of the Mersey River, the town
is officallly called East Devonport. It is the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal, and a
major town on the north coast. There is a domestic airport east of the city and it is a
touring centre for Cradle Mountain and the north west. Devonport is one of the state's six cities. It is a key sea and air gateway to Tasmania, with the terminal for the Bass Strait passenger/vehicular service forming a focal point on the waterfront, and a domestic airport a few kilometres east of the city. Devonport's attractions reflect its importance as a port and as a major service and touring centre for nearby rural districts. There is much to see and do and most attractions are listed below with links. There is plenty of accommodation in Devonport including motels, hotels, caravan parks, backpackers and B&B. The large commercial shopping centre has everything you will need including major supermarkets and department stores. What to see and do: The beaches and recreational areas of The Bluff, plus the lighthouse built in 1889, rock fishing, Tiagarra Aboriginal Culture and Arts Centre, the Don River Railway, Maritime Museum, Devonport Gallery and Arts Centre, historic Taswegia printery and art centre, Home Hill (National Trust property), Tascot Templeton carpet factory and a full range of leisure facilities, including bicycle hire, roller skating, skateboard bowl and greyhound racing. There are also excellent beaches to the east at Port Sorell and Hawley (approximately 20km). PLACES OF INTEREST:
INFORMATION CENTRE: Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre 92 Formby Rd, Devonport. Tasmania. 7310 Ph: 03 6424 8176 HOW TO GET THERE: Coach Operators Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000 Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030 | ||||||||
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