Devonport is the perfect place to make your base to explore all that the North West has to offer. With regular departures you can experience every corner of this beautiful region on a personalised Day Tour or one of the many extended coach tours available.
Adventure Tours Australia
Tours are nature-based and designed for those who want to experience the unique scenery, flora, fauna, history and culture of each area. While there are few age restrictions on these tours, they are budget in nature and designed for active, fun-loving people with a reasonable level of fitness who enjoy bushwalking, swimming and the great outdoors!
The following tours depart from Devonport:
- 3 Day East Coast Explorer from $425.00
- 7 Day Top to Tail Tasmania from $810.00
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Cradle Coast Tours
Cradle Coast Tours offer specialised Boutique DayTours of Tasmania's Central Coast and beyond. Jump on board and enjoy expert commentary offering a great and unique insight to this wonderful part of the state. Allow yourself to relax and experience the casual charm of your personal guide. Providing trips along the entire North Coast, from Strahan to Stanley, to Launceston as well as Cradle Mountain. Also specialising in short break tours of 3 days, for those who want to escape for the weekend.
An example of possible day tours
'Stanley & the North West'
- The quaint fishing village of Stanley is a must see destination and Cradle Coast Tours can take you there. Visit Burnie where you can opt for Cheese tasting, a Whisky Distillery tour or maybe the Pioneer Museum. Venture on to the magnificent Table Cape and its famous lighthouse lookout before gazing over the pristine white beaches of Boat Harbour. Travel on to the popular fishing village of Stanley where you can take a ride up the ‘Nut’ on the chairlift for spectacular views along the coast.
Price: Full Day Tours $135.00 per person. Valid to 30 Sept 2010.
Includes lunch
(Individual attractions at own cost where applicable)
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Cradle Country Adventures – Horse Riding
It doesn't matter if you're a novice or an advanced horseperson – this gives you the chance to live it up outdoors in the quintessential Australian experience. Pick-ups from Devonport can be arranged. Below is just a small sample of the experiences available.
- The Billy Goat - A 2.5 - 3 hour ride for novices to advanced riders, climbing up through old-growth eucalypt forest. Wonder at a view that encompasses the waters of Bass Strait, the superb Great Western Tiers and the rich farmland of the Mersey Valley. There are creek crossings and challenging terrain.
- Dynon's Flat - A 2.5 - 3 hour ride to suit intermediate to advanced riders. It has it all – winding tracks to trot, spectacular views, morning tea by the Mersey River and a river flat for a long canter. Bring your swimmers in summer to splash about in the Mersey.
- The Dasher River - This 2.5-hour ride is especially for the novice riders, with the first part of the ride wandering along the banks of the Mersey and Dasher rivers. Morning tea is served on the banks of the Dasher before an upward climb to a spectacular view of the Gog Range, Great Western Tiers and Mt Roland. It's a great horse ride, without the fear factor, and it's walking all the way.
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Murray’s Day Out
A unique Tasmanian experience. Murray offers a day tour experience to remember. Specialising in small tour groups and personalised service, travel in comfort and let Murray do the driving. 30 years experience in touring Tasmania. Specialising in tours of the North of the state.
- Cradle Mountain & Surrounds
Take in all that 'Cradle Country' has to offer with Murray as your knowledgeable guide. The World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park is visited by thousands of people every year. Enjoy one of the many walks on offer or just take in the view from Dove Lake. The day will also include a stroll around Sheffield, the Town of Murals, and a visit to magnificent Lake Barrington. You will also have the option to test your navigating skills at Tasmazia or take a tour through the Mole Creek Caves.
Price: $125.00 per person and includes lunch and the entry fee into Cradle Mountain National Park. Departing daily with a minimum of 2 passengers.
- ½ Day Tours are available for $65 per person.
- Full Day Tour (10 hours+) to The Wild West Coast $140 per person.
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Tasmanian Tour Company
A locally based company specialising in arranging tours and other transport requirements for the simplicity of the customer. This company uses accredited tourism businesses so as to assure quality and professional service., with very competitive prices and personalised caring staff who strive to meet your requirements.
- Chocolate, Cheese, Honey & Wine
Why not enjoy some of our local produce on the Chocolate, Cheese, Honey and Wine tour. This tour features fantastic attractions including Anvers Chocolate factory, Ashgrove Farm Cheese and the Chudleigh Honey Farm, all of which offer free tasting, viewing areas and counter sales. This adventure takes you from Devonport to Deloraine, across to Mole Creek and on to Sheffield, The Town of Murals. From there, continue on to Barringwood Park Vineyard and back to Devonport via Latrobe.
Price: $130.00 per person.
Day Tours are available throughout the state and depart daily with a minimum of 2 passengers.
- Group Bushwalking transfers can be arranged for areas such as Cradle Mountain, Walls of Jeruselum & Lake St Clair.
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Under Down Under
Under Down Under Tours offer experiences for backpackers and like-minded independent travellers, young and young-at-heart with a keen sense of adventure and an open mind. The price is budget - but the quality of tour, the catering and interpretation from guides is second to none. Under Down Under Tours offer the ultimate Tasmanian adventure.
All tour prices include hostel accommodation and the majority of meals.
The following tours depart from Devonport.
- Five Day Wild West and Tarkine $645.00
- Super Seven Day Tour $745.00
- Famous Five Day Tour $645.00
- Seven Day Wild Thing $810.00
- Nine day Bloomin’ Lot $950.00
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