Transport to Devonport
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Devonport
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.
Public transport to, from, and around Devonport
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Providore Place Market
Providore Place Market Hall is a covered, all-weather market space in the centre of Devonport. Night markets are held on Friday nights.
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Drift Cafe Restaurant
Drift Cafe Restaurant. Modern, glass-walled seaside venue with curved timber decor, for cafe meals made with local produce.
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Mrs Jones
Mrs Jones restaurant bar lounge is located beach side at the Bluff on the second level above the Devonport Surf Club.
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The Mersey Bluff Lighthouse
The Mersey Bluff Lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Mersey River in Devonport.
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Back Beach, Devonport
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The Mersey Bluff Lighthouse
The Mersey Bluff Lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Mersey River in Devonport.
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Don River Railway
The Don River Railway is a volunteer-run vintage railway and museum in Don, a suburb of Devonport, Tasmania.
It runs a short train ride from Don to Coles Beach using part of the former Don River Line that ran between Don Junction and Paloona.
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