Australia · 2026 itinerary
Devonport 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Devonport: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
Small but rewarding gallery in the civic centre, showing changing works by local and Tasmanian artists. The building itself is a 1930s art deco former library.
🕐 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Free entry💡 Pop into the gift shop for affordable prints and ceramics by Tasmanian makers. Free guided tour if you ask at the desk on a quiet weekday.
Hotels near Devonport Regional Gallery →A compact but well-kept botanical garden with a fernery, cactus house and a small lake with ducks. Good for a quiet stroll or a picnic on the lawns.
🕐 Daily 7am-dusk
Free entry💡 The Japanese garden section behind the main greenhouse is usually empty. Bring bird seed – the ducks and black swans come right up to the water's edge.
Hotels near Devonport Botanic Gardens →The Central · ££
Perry Bros. Bakery & Cafe · ££
Deeper Into Devonport
A long stretch of dark sand beach with the red-and-white striped lighthouse at the southern end. Good views across Bass Strait and back to the city.
🕐 Always open
💡 Walk south from the lighthouse at low tide to find small rockpools with sea anemones and crabs. Best light is early morning for photos.
Small museum and outdoor rock art site on Mersey Bluff, run by the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. Inside shows shell necklaces, stone tools and stories of the Palawa people.
🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm, closed Sun
💡 The walking track behind the centre leads to a viewing platform overlooking the coast. Allow 20 minutes for the loop. No photography of the rock engravings inside.
Hawley's Ginger Bread House
Alexander Hotel
Final Favourites & Departure
Heritage railway with a museum of vintage locomotives and carriages. The 5km return trip along the Don River costs a few dollars per adult.
💡 Buy a combined ticket for the train ride and museum entry – it's cheaper. Weekday mornings are quietest; weekends can have volunteer-run specials.
Taco Villa
Empress Craft Beer Bar
Getting Around Devonport
No evening service from Sunday ferries; walk 15 mins or call a taxi instead.
Pre-book via phone or app if arriving late; airport stand can be empty after 10 pm.
Bus stop is a 400m walk from terminal. Buy a Greencard at the airport newsagent for cheaper fares.
Useful for groups or large luggage; book 30 mins ahead on weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Devonport?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Devonport Regional Gallery and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Devonport?
See our full best time to visit Devonport guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include Elimatta Hotel, Barclay Motor Inn, Formby Hotel. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.