Visitor Information - Devonport

DEVONPORT is the gateway to Tasmania's North West for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who arrive by air or disembark from Spirits I and II each year. Far more than a place to regain land legs, this vibrant city offers retail therapy, great coffee, Tasmanian art, and more than a handful of history.

Visit Things to See and Do for more details and check out Accommodation.

Visitor Information

Devonport Visitor Centre
92 Formby Road, Devonport. Tas. 7310
Tel: (03) 6424 4466
Fax: (03) 6424 8476
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Website: www.devonporttasmania.travel
Open: Daily 7.30am - 5.00pm.
Closed: Christmas Day and Good Friday

How to Get There

Air (interstate)
QANTASLINK, Melbourne – Devonport airports. Tel: 13 13 13
www.qantas.com.au

Air (intrastate)
TASAIR, Hobart – Devonport airports. Tel: 1800 062 900
www.tasair.com.au

Sea
SPIRIT OF TASMANIA, Melbourne – Devonport. Tel: 13 20 10
www.spiritoftasmania.com.au

Bus
REDLINE COACHES. Tel: 1300 360 000
www.redlinecoaches.com.au
TASSIELINK COACHES. Tel: 1300 300 520
www.tassielink.com.au

Bargain Car Rentals
Tasmanian owned and operated rental car company. Large range of well maintained vehicles to meet any need including small or economy, mid range and large vehichles up to 8, 12, 20 and 23 seat mini buses, utes, vans, trucks, campervans and motorhomes. Rates are inclusive with no hidden or extra costs.
Tel: 1300 729 230
www.bargaincarrentals.com.au

Road (self drive)
From Hobart take the A1 Midlands Highway. From Launceston take the A1 Bass Highway. From the West Coast via Sheffield or the B18 and Bass Highway via Burnie.

Travelling distances and times to nearby towns
Devonport to: Cradle Mountain – 85km (1 hour 15 min), Deloraine – 49km (30 min), Latrobe – 10km (10 min), Launceston – 98km (1 hour), Sheffield – 30km (30 min), Ulverstone – 22 km (20 min).

Accommodation

B&B’s; backpackers; camping grounds, caravan and cabin parks; hotels and motels; self contained apartments, cottages and units. Accommodation enquiries and bookings available at Visitor Information Centre.

Motor Homes
Self-contained motor homes/caravans can stay for 24 hours at Coles Beach, Devonport and 48 hours at Girdlestone Park, East Devonport. Permits are required and can be obtained from the Devonport Visitor Centre at a cost of $5 per night.

Designated Sullage Point
Girdlestone Park, John Street, East Devonport.
Horsehead Creek, Devonport Road

Internet Cafes

Advantage Access Centre, 15 King Street, Devonport.
Devonport Online Access Centre, 21 Oldaker Street, Devonport. Tel: (03) 6424 9413.
Dockside Café, 25 Murray Street, East Devonport. Tel: (03) 6427 9127.
Molly Malones Irish Pub, 34 Best Street, Devonport. Tel: (03) 6424 1898.
Tassie Cameras & Photos, 154 William Street, 4 Ways, Devonport. Tel: (03) 6424 2465.
Quality Hotel Gateway, 16 Fenton Street, Devonport Tel: (03) 6424 4922.

Banks & ATMs

ANZ Bank and ATM, 36 Rooke Street, Devonport.
Bendigo Bank and ATM, Rooke Street Mall, Devonport.
Commonwealth Bank and ATM, Rooke Street Mall, Devonport.
National Bank and ATM, Rooke Street Mall, Devonport.
Westpac Bank and ATM, 33 Stewart Street, Devonport.
Western Union Agent, 71 Wright Street, East Devonport.