Devonport is a charming city with amazing attractions within the city as well as in the surrounding destinations. Devonport is a great place to start as it is the gateway for all ferries from Melbourne arriving into Tasmania.
The best option for travelling around Tasmania is with a car rental as it offers travel with freedom and flexibility. Imagine driving your hire car through the scenic roads, cruising through the towns and near destinations with endless choices.
Book a car rental today with DriveAway Holidays and venture through Devonport’s Cradle Mountain, coastal scenes, serene rivers, art galleries, museums, and the true splendours of the natural landscapes. Escape from the frantic reality of life and feel free again on your holiday, take advantage of the convenience a hire car offers on your holiday.
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Travelling in Devonport with a Rental Car
Tasmania is a small location with many attractions within an easy driving distance with your Devonport car rental. Begin your journey upon arrival at the Devonport airport or at the Devonport ferry terminal where the Spirit of Tasmania crosses the Bass Straight. You can also pick up your car rental at numerous downtown depots located through Devonport.
Start your car hire journey and head over to the Cradle Mountain which is Tasmania’s most famous landmark. The Cradle Mountain is the largest in Tasmania displaying beautiful views of the sapphire blue waters of Dove Lake. It is a unique landscape with rugged cliffs mirrored in the lake below. The Cradle Mountain is located in the St Clair National Park which is a World Heritage area. There are many beautiful walking trails taking you around glacier lakes, waterfalls and lush forests.
DriveAway Holidays Car Hire: Devonport
When driving your car hire around Tasmania there are many places where you can have close encounters with the wildlife of this region. Travel west for a short car rental drive to Penguin Town located on the Bass Highway. This secret treasure of Devonport reveals an amazing experience of coastal splendours with the fairy penguins that visit this town each summer at Penguin Point. Don’t miss out on this wonderful experience to see these intriguing characters waddle up on to the land at dusk.
The Tiagarra Aboriginal Art Centre is a wonderful exhibition of Aboriginal history art. The art centre is located on the Mersey Bluff which is an Aboriginal sacred place. It is located along the Mersey River and there are many Aboriginal rock drawings on the cliffs. There are ten rock carvings which are on display and can be accessed by the numerous walking trails available. This is a great educational attraction to see the significance of these paintings and Australia’s heritage.