Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Devonport, Tasmania

This fascinating National Trust property was home to Prime Minister Joseph Lyons and Dame Enid Lyons together with their 12 children. Built by them in 1916 Home Hill was the heart of the family's life and contains a rich collection of personal material. A guided tour of the property provides an unexpected insight into Australian political life during the momentous events of the mid twentieth century. Public access is by guided tour only at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm, Wednesday and Thursday and 12.30pm and 2pm Saturday. Bookings are preferred. Please book at https://nationaltrust.org.au/tas/ . Also available for group or private bookings/afternoon teas etc. Closed during July and August.

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.

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).

Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Adult $10 Child $5 Concession/Student $8 Family (of 5) $25 $2 to Take the Helm The Bass Strait Maritime Centre, located in Joshua Slocum Park, is a significant landmark near Devonport's river foreshore. Objects, images and interactive displays explore themes of the natural history of Bass Strait and its islands, European exploration, settlement, early shipbuilders and entrepreneurs, shipwrecks, the impact of steam, creation of the Port City of Devonport and naval history. "Take the Helm" of the SS Woniora simulator gives visitors the chance to test their skills and bring a 1910s steamer into the Mersey River or the Heads of Port Phillip Bay. The Centre includes a Gift shop with a variety of maritime themed gifts and souvenirs.

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.

Spirit of Tasmania is one of Australia’s most iconic travel experiences, operating sailings across Bass Strait between Melbourne and Devonport on Tasmania’s north coast. Spirit of Tasmania provides travellers with flexibility and convenience when planning a holiday. Our twin ships depart from both ports at 7.30pm and arrive the following morning at 6.00am. During peak season, we also operate day sailings departing from each port at 9.00am and arriving the same day at 6.00pm. On board, you can experience spectacular views, delicious food, great entertainment, relaxation and so much more! Experience the allure of sea travel. It’s fun, relaxing and stress-free. Simply drive on board for a holiday where half the fun is getting there. Embrace the ocean views, stroll the decks and breathe in the sea breeze - there’s nothing quite like it!