| Below are links to some of Devonport's best tourist attractions and some useful tourism information. To see what events are on in Devonport while you're visiting us, view our What's On page or view our City Guide page for a quick guide of our city and surrounds. |
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| What's On in Tasmania | |
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Find out whats going on when your visiting Devonport
: http://cms.dcc.tas.gov.au/Internet/Visitor/WhatsOn.htm |
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| Events Tasmania | |
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Tasmania is the ideal event destination. Australia's only island state has spectacular landscapes, beautiful coastlines and great rivers, lush green valleys, uncrowded towns and villages, magnificent touring roads, celebrated food and produce, prizewinning cool climate wines and an unspoiled natural environment offering you a world of inspiratation for your event. The island is 364 kilometres (226 miles) long from the northern most point to the southern most point and 306 kilometres (190 miles) from west to east. Tasmania has an estimated population of 500,000, with almost half located in the greater Hobart region, in the South East. The climate is mild and our rainfall regular. The Roaring Forty winds that travel across our island bring with them the cleanest air in the world. It is one of the world's most mountainous islands and while the peaks do not tower to great heights, they are unique in their serrated profile. The geology reflects the island's connection, millions of years ago, to Antarctica, and Tasmania is one of the few places in the world where ancient dolorite rocks dominate the landscape. : http://www.eventstasmania.com |
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| Tasmania Conventions Bureau | |
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The Tasmanian Convention Bureau is a not-for-profit, membership based organisation. The Bureau's primary role is assisting event organisers stage a memorable, cost-effective and successful business event in Tasmania. The experienced staff save event organisers hours of work by providing independent expert advice and support on every aspect of holding a business event in Tasmania : http://www.tasmaniaconventions.com |
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| Discover Tasmania | |
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You can choose the transport option to suit your needs. Tasmania has all types of transport from rental cars to sailing ships. While coach services and airport shuttles are excellent and may meet all your needs, your own vehicle will give you the freedom to visit communities off the main routes and explore the Islands more remote and wild natural attractions. It's worth remembering that although Tasmania is small, its landscape is diverse and its population decentralised. The Island is 315 kilometres (189 miles) west to east and 286 kilometres (175 miles) north to south, and is comparable in size with the Republic of Ireland, West Virginia (USA) and Hokkaido (Japan). It covers an area of 68,331 square kilometres (26,376 square miles). : http://www.discovertasmania.com.au/home/index.cfm?SiteID=92 |
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| Devonport Tourist Information | |
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Devonport is a coastal city of 25,000 people situated in the centre of Tasmania's North Coast. With a modern airport and the Bass Strait ferry terminal linking the city to Melbourne, Devonport is an arrival point for a large number of visitors to Tasmania each year. Devonport is the perfect place to make your base in Tasmania's North-West where you'll discover some of Tasmania's best national parks, food and wine experiences and history and heritage. Whilst located close to the Tasmanian high country, including spectacular Cradle Mountain, Devonport is favoured with a temperate coastal climate influenced by the ocean. This maritime influence moderates all aspects of the climate and is evident in the small range between summer and winter average temperatures. : http://www.devonporttasmania.travel/ |
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| Devonport Region What's On | |
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This site aims to provide you with up to date information on all activities related to Council and the City of Devonport.
: http://www.devonport.tas.gov.au |
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| Deveonport Convention Centre | |
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The Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre opened in 2001 and is housed in two magnificent Federation buildings, the Devonport Town Hall which was built in 1899 and the Courthouse which opened in 1903. This modern multi-purpose complex is North West Tasmania's premiere performing arts and convention centre comprising of a proscenium arch theatre, foyer, three function rooms and a licensed café. The venue offers the flexibility to allow arrangement to suit your specific requirements. : http://www.decc.net.au/ |
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| Places to go and see | |
| House of Anvers Chocolate Factory | |
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The House of Anvers contains a real chocolate taste sensation. It is located at Latrobe, Tasmania, in the property formally known as "Wyndarra Lodge", a stylish Californian bungalow house which was built in 1931. Set in 1.12 hectares of old tree gardens, the property features trees from around the world. The House of Anvers is located directly on the main highway between Devonport and Launceston and is situated to capture most of the "food lovers on the move" travelling to and from Tasmania's two main ferries and Devonport airport. Signage near the road is very clear and ample parking and toilet facilities are available. : http://www.anvers-chocolate.com.au/facilities.htm |
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| Hellyers Distillery | |
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Welcome to Hellyers Road Distillery, leading distiller of quality Australian Single Malt Whisky, made in the pristine environment of Tasmania. The Hellyers Road Distillery is the largest single malt whisky distillery in Australia. This level of critical mass production ensures there is always sufficient stocks of original single malt whisky available to meet the growing demand of domestic, international and duty free markets; now and in the future. The distillery also features an expansive Visitor Interpretation Centre where you can taste the delights of locally made outstanding Whisky and Vodka in the centre's Restaurant and Tasting Lounge, and purchase quality merchandise from the well-equipped Retail Shop : http://www.hellyersroaddistillery.com.au/ |
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| Devils@cradle | |
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The sanctuary, located on the edge of the Cradle Mountain National Park World Heritage area and has implemented a comprehensive in-situ conservation program combining resources with the State Government, Tasmanian Wildlife Parks, local operators and the community; 'devils of the alpine focuses on a number of aspects of conservation to assist in the survival of the Tasmanian devil in the wilderness of Cradle Mountain. : http://www.devilsatcradle.com/index1.htm |
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| Creative Paper | |
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Creative Paper Tasmania is a tourist attraction and paper mill located in the thriving coastal city of Burnie. We pride ourselves on making an exquisite range of environmentally friendly papers using recycled and natural Tasmanian fibres : http://www.creativepapertas.com.au/ |
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| Cradle Mountain | |
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Cradle Mountain forms the northern end of the wild Cradle Mt - Lake St Clair National Park, itself a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The jagged contours of Cradle Mountain epitomise the feel of a wild landscape, while ancient rainforest and alpine heathlands, buttongrass and stands of colourful deciduous beech provide a range of environments to explore. Icy streams cascading out of rugged mountains, stands of ancient pines mirrored in the still waters of glacial lakes and a wealth of wildlife ensure there is always something to captivate you. The area is one of the most popular natural areas in Tasmania. : http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/cradle/ |
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| Transport | |
| Devonport Airport | |
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The airport, eight kilometres from Devonport's CBD, has full terminal facilities and services, including hire cars and shuttle buses to the city. : www.tasports.com.au |
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| Qantas Airlines | |
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Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS), we have built a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering and maintenance, and customer service. Today, Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. We also operate subsidiary businesses including other airlines, and businesses in specialist markets such as Qantas Holidays and Q Catering. : http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn/home/qualifier-region-au |
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| Spirit of Tasmania Ferry | |
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Spirit of Tasmania I and II were built in 1998 by Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Finland. They have a displacement weight of almost 30,000 tonnes and a length of 194.3 metres. Spirit of Tasmania I and II cross Bass Strait at a cruising speed of 27 knots which is the equivalent of 50 kilometres per hour. The 429 kilometre voyage across Bass Strait is roughly twice the distance by road between Devonport and Strahan, on Tasmanias west coast. Stretched end-to-end, the vehicle lanes on each ship would be almost two kilometres long! : http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/ |
