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What to do and see in Devonport, Tasmania: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Devonport, Australia including Murray's Day Out Tasmania, TasSegway Devonport, Lillico Beach Conservation Area, Empress Craft Beer, Devonport Library, Unearthed Tours, Home Hill, The Tasmanian Arboretum, Antique Emporium, Don River Railway.
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1. Murray's Day Out Tasmania
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
I am an accredited award winning business, touring the island for small groups, with over 25 years experience. Being a locally born person, i have all the local knowledge and culture one requires to answer your discerning questions, with a touch of humour. Itineraries are made up to cover your time visiting our beautiful state. From singles and up to 10 in a small party all are welcomed.. Cruise ships are a specialty for either Hobart, Port Arthur or Burnie with day trips to show what we do to enjoy our special Island. We specialise in up to 7 day tours around the island , doing tastings wherever possible , and river cruises to enjoy the enviroment of national Parks.
2. TasSegway Devonport
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
TasSegway Devonport - Northern Tasmania's most picturesque coastline can now be undertaken by Segway. Experience riding a Segway along the Bass Strait taking in ever-changing scenery, & weave through Nature Reserves, glide over bridges & railway tracks. Tours commence at the Bass Strait Maritime Centre and encompass the Mercy Bluff & Lighthouse, Historic Don River Railway
3. Lillico Beach Conservation Area
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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.
4. Empress Craft Beer
5. Devonport Library
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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.
6. Unearthed Tours
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Wilderness. Authenticity. A sense of discovery. And unparalleled taste. With the unique offering of a qualified chef who not only leads each tour group but also cooks a sumptuous fresh lunch from local ingredients, Unearthed adds unparalleled authenticity to an unforgettable day out. A deliciously different way to discover Tasmania.
7. Home Hill
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
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.
Reviewed By 666vickir - Devonport, Australia
Lovely old world home steeped in history, well worth a visit. Previous home of Tasmania’s only Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons & later his wife Dane Enid Lyons became the first female minister in parliament.Take the guided tour which gives you all the historical information about the Lyons family.
8. The Tasmanian Arboretum
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Open daily 9AM to sunset. Entry $5.00 Per adult, children free. 66Ha landscape Arboretum displays interpreted collections of trees and shrubs from the temperate world. Tasmanian woody plants a feature. Walk along old railway formation among local birds in season. Platypus may be seen on Founders' Lake. Visitor Guide Map suggests walks including the Limestone Heritage Walk. Audio Tour available for $3.00 Hire. Tree Park Kiosk offers light refreshments from October to the end of May 11AM to 4PM. Wi-fi available. Unfortunately, no public transport available.
Reviewed By bell2121
We had a tip from a fellow traveller about this spot and we were SO pleased we made the effort to visit - there was no one there when we arrived (around 6pm) and although the place is beautiful, our real intent was to see platypus in their natural habitat and we were certainly not disappointed - I get the sense that this place isn't that well known, but it really is fantastic (it's probably good it doesn't get too popular, or it may disturb these gorgeous creatures). It's certainly the quietest my family has been in a long time! A tip is that on the opposite side of the lake to the bird / platypus viewing platform is a small bridge - we found that a perfect spot to stand-on to watch the platypus move around the lake.
9. Antique Emporium
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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.
10. Don River Railway
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By 599vanessaa - Tasmania, Australia
We have to boys that just love trains and the were in heaven. They loved the small train set that worked and being able to actually hope on the trains was great. The train ride was the best part tho
