Top Things to do in Devonport
10 Free Things to do in Devonport That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Devonport, Australia including Lillico Beach Conservation Area, Empress Craft Beer, Devonport Library, Antique Emporium, Spreyton Cider Co, Mersey Bluff Lighthouse, Southern Wild Distillery, Coles Beach, Devonport Regional Gallery, The Central Restaurant.
Restaurants in Devonport
1. Lillico Beach Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By KatrinaN789 - Sydney, Australia
Due to covid there were no tourists so there were 3 of us plus 2 guides. We saw many penguins coming ashore. We saw many already on land. We have seen penguins before but never this amount of different behaviour. The whole area has been developed well, with the penguins as the main attraction. Visit here but be aware that this is a sensitive wild animal area.
2. Empress Craft Beer
3. Devonport Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Katiepri
Great services. Library books, DVDs etc. free WIFI, Free computers and iPads on display to use. Great comfy reading spaces. Fantastic kids activities and adult learning. As well as coffee from Hudson’s you can take anywhere in the building.
4. Antique Emporium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
WELCOME TO ANTIQUE EMPORIUM - IMPORTERS, RETAILERS, WHOLESALERS, ANTIQUE & BOOK DEALERS. You will find 1600 square meters of goods on 4 levels. The owner, John Cole, Personally travels for up to 3 months of the year going door to door & village to village in remote parts of the world. From factories to isolated villages; We find TREASURES, restore them and TRANSPORT them DIRECTLY to Tasmania.
Reviewed By art_mon_s - Launceston, Australia
The Antique Emporium is one of my favourite places to visit when looking for something in particular, and also just to browse. I seem to be incapable of leaving empty handed! To fully appreciate the sheer scope of this incredible market-style shop, you need to spend at least an hour wandering through all the rooms, down the little aisles, and exploring every nook and cranny - this is where you find the gold. John & his staff are astonishingly knowledgeable about what items they have in store, and they can find you just about anything. As other reviewers have noted, there is a large variety in price points & the quality of items on offer, but this is part of the charm. Antique sideboard from the 1800's? Check! A book on Tasmanian rail history? Check! A copy of a Harry Potter wand? Check! Costume jewellery? Check! It's really a one stop shop for a carefully curated range of pretty much anything under the sun.
5. Spreyton Cider Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Spreyton Cider Co is the latest venture from Spreyton Fresh, the home of the finest Fresh Apple Juice since 1998. The cidery located on our working orchards was constructed in 2012 with our first bottling taking place in October 2012. Building on our expertise in producing fresh apple juice, our cider maker has produced a range of ciders that are classic examples of the cider maker’s art. More recent additions to our beverage range are our traditional hard and soft ginger beer and a non-alcoholic cider. We offer children juice tastings as well - so something for the whole family. The Cidery is conveniently located 10 minutes from Devonport and the Spirit of Tasmania, and on the Cradle Country touring route to Cradle Mountain. The cidery is open daily for tastings and sales of cider, fresh juices and fruit, with fresh cherries available in season (Mid December to February). We also have a permanent food van located on site serving home made deliciousness 5 days a week (Tues-Sun).
6. Mersey Bluff Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By JCR_1_13 - Devonport, Australia
The Mersey Bluff is a natural place for people to meet, even for those who arrive from overseas. Access to it is straightforward, either along Formby Road and Victoria Parade/ Bluff Road, or the straight run up Middle Road/William Street. The Bluff lighthouse is of brick construction and was built in 1889, replacing the previous beacons and obelisks. At first fired by a kerosene lamp, it has been upgraded over the years to acetylene, DC electricity and finally, in 1978, to 240V mains power from the main grid. Unusual for an Australian lighthouse, it has broad red stripes for its day mark (the side that faces out to sea) There are good walks around Mersey Bluff and many angles from which to photograph the distinctive lighthouse. Beyond the recent history involved, the area surrounding the light is steeped in Tasmanian Aboriginal history, including a number of petroglyphs. Most certainly a must-visit site!
7. Southern Wild Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Makers of the multi-award winning Dasher + Fisher Gin range. World's Best London Dry Gin - 2017 Dasher + Fisher Mountain Gin - HKIWSC Distiller of the Year - 2018 Dasher + Fisher Mountain Gin Dasher + Fisher Sloe Gin Best Australian Gin - 2019 Dasher + Fisher Strawberry Gin London World Liqueur Awards Southern Wild is a new distillery that produces premium gin, whisky and liqueurs created around the pure water, fresh ingredients and passionate growers of Tasmania. Isolated from the rest of the world, north-west Tasmania is naturally blessed. Full of towns named Paradise, Promised Land, Nowhere Else and Whisky Creek, everything points to the perfect place to make good liquor.
Reviewed By robertnY5578HW - Sydney, Australia
Enjoyed our visit here on 10/12 our host attentive knowledgeable and friendly gin was unique and tasty Beautifully styled bar awesome copper still takes pride of place so you can see the distillery in action Even local beer choices for ppl who don’t drink gin Recommend this experience
8. Coles Beach
9. Devonport Regional Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
The Devonport Regional Gallery presents an annual program of exhibitions, education and public programs including events and workshops, and contributes to the cultural, social and educational life of the local community, boasting an impressive collection of fine art with a focus on Tasmanian contemporary art, craft and design. In the Main & Upper Gallery spaces, exhibitions from the Gallery's Permanent Collection, staff-curated exhibitions and touring exhibitions are displayed. The Little Gallery showcases the work of emerging Tasmanian artists with a focus on artists from the North West Region. The Devonport Regional Gallery evolved from The Little Gallery, which was founded by Jean Thomas in 1966. The Little Gallery was situated in a weatherboard building behind the Baptist Church (built 1904) in Stewart Street, which became the home of the Gallery until 2018. The Gallery then relocated to the heritage-listed building of the paranaple arts centre on Rooke Street in November 2018.
Reviewed By wailinc2017
It's such a joy to see a Tassie public gallery supporting established and emerging local artists; especially in art forms other than paintings and photography. Hankering for installations? Video art? Works made from found objects or mixed media? Innovative interpretation of still life or sculpture through choice of media? This is the gallery to visit then! - especially for all who admire the contemporary art exhibited in Singapore Art Museum.
10. The Central Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By cbbth - Bicheno, Australia
Beautiful meal and fabulous service. All staff attentive, friendly and very efficient. Enjoyed the whole experience.
