Devonport is on the north-west of Tasmania & at the mouth of the Mersey River. It is the home port for the Spirit of Tasmania ferry that travels to Melbourne.

The location has views of the river, ocean & mountains with a relaxed lifestyle for its 26,000 residents. 

Devonport is known for it's reserves & recreational facilitieswhich includes walking & cycling tracks, beaches & various water sports on the river.

The Regional Art Gallery has a collection of Tasmanian art works, ceramics, prints & photographs. The Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre is a premier entertainment facility & the  Imaginarium Science Centre is Tasmania's only science discovery centre.