City of Devonport district, Tasmania, Australia

Places to visit near Devonport

Devonport is a town in City of Devonport district, Tasmania, Australia, home to about 13,363 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 beaches & coast, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 waterfalls. The must-see places are East Devonport Beach (2 km), Bakers Beach (27 km) and Narawntapu National Park (31 km).

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Devonport, Tasmania
Devonport, City of Devonport district, Tasmania, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Devonport at a glance

Location
City of Devonport district, Tasmania, Australia
Population
about 13,363
Coordinates
41.1769° S, 146.3515° E
Places within 50 km
128 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Devonport

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Devonport: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Devonport

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Devonport. The closest is Kimberleys Lookout (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Devonport

51 beaches & coast within 100 km of Devonport. The closest is Bluff Beach (2 km); the best-known is East Devonport Beach (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Devonport

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Devonport. The closest is Williams Reservoir (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Devonport

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Devonport. The closest is Forth Falls State Reserve (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Devonport

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Devonport. The closest is St Pauls Pioneer Park (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Devonport

19 parks within 100 km of Devonport. The closest is The Tasmanian Arboretum (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Devonport

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Devonport
  2. 2 km St Pauls Pioneer Park · nature spot, City of Devonport
  3. 1 km East Devonport Beach · beach, City of Devonport
  4. 2 km Bluff Beach · beach, City of Devonport
  5. 1 km Back Beach · beach, City of Devonport
  6. 1 km Coles Beach · beach, City of Devonport
  7. 2 km Back to Devonport

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How to reach Devonport

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    Within 15 km of Devonport

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Devonport by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2870Kimberleys Lookout (26 km)
    Beaches & coast3651Bluff Beach (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1138Williams Reservoir (4 km)
    Waterfalls1437Forth Falls State Reserve (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens921St Pauls Pioneer Park (2 km)
    Parks1319The Tasmanian Arboretum (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves69Egg Island (9 km)
    Caves28Heart Cave (23 km)
    Churches25Penguin Uniting Church (31 km)
    Museums34Axeman's Hall of Fame (9 km)
    Other attractions44Big Penguin (30 km)
    Treks01Overland Track Section 1 (81 km)

    Devonport: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Devonport?

    East Devonport Beach (beach, about 2 km), St Pauls Pioneer Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Bluff Beach (beach, about 2 km), Back Beach (beach, about 2 km), Coles Beach (beach, about 2 km), Mersey Bluff Lighthouse (beach, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Devonport?

    128 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 beaches & coast, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 waterfalls, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Devonport?

    Kimberleys Lookout, about 26 km by road; Leven Hill (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Devonport?

    Bluff Beach, about 2 km by road; Back Beach (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Devonport?

    Williams Reservoir, about 4 km by road; Lake Eugenana (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Devonport?

    Start in Devonport, visit St Pauls Pioneer Park, then East Devonport Beach, then Bluff Beach, then Back Beach, then Coles Beach, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Devonport?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Devonport

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Devonport’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Devonport on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.