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Devonport City Council

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The City of Devonport is ideally located on the Mersey River in the heart of the beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania.

Welcome to Devonport City Council

Winner of Tassie's Top Tourism Town 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026
Winner of TAS/VIC Park of the Year 2024 & 2025
Winner of Australia's Top Tourism Town 2024
Silver medallist at Australia's Top Tourism Town 2025 This unique location opens the city up to river, ocean and mountain views and a lifestyle enjoyed by its 26,000 residents. Relaxed, yet progressive, the City of Devonport offers a safe and pristine environment, friendly and welcoming people and plenty of opportunities. Devonport is the major sea gateway to Tasmania and its thriving port is the home for the two luxury passenger ferries, Spirit of Tasmania I & II. These ferries connect Devonport with Melbourne, offering daily sailings. Devonport airport is the third largest in Tasmania, with frequently scheduled daily services to Tullamarine in Victoria. Devonport is particularly well known for it's reserves and recreational facilities. From the kilometres of walking and cycling tracks, many beautiful beaches, a river which is suitable for various water sports, great fishing spots and numerous parklands, the city really does encourage an active and family friendly lifestyle. Cultural facilities include the Regional Art Gallery which has a collection of Tasmanian art works, ceramics, prints, and photographs; the Maritime Museum with a collection relating to early shipping activities; the Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre which is considered to be the premier entertainment facility in the North West; Imaginarium Science Centre, Tasmania's first and only science discovery centre; and Tiagarra Aboriginal Culture Centre and Museum. Although the municipality is small in area for Tasmania, at only 116 square kilometres, it is the centre for a rich agricultural district which produces over 40% of Tasmania's vegetable crops (Beans, Onions, Peas, Potatoes etc) and very significant values of cereals, oil poppies, pyrethrum and other crops. Dairy production and processing is also significant. Secondary industry includes processing of agricultural products, production of woven towelling, and production of high grade carpet, all at levels which represent a large share of total Australian production. The district also produces pulp and paper and other forest products and cement of which large tonnages are exported through the port.

01/11/2026

Spirit of Tasmania

30/10/2026

Big Spirit. Small scale. 🚢

Spirit of Tasmania V has docked at the Bass Strait Maritime Museum — in model form!

On loan from Spirit of Tasmania, our newest addition celebrates the next chapter in Tasmania’s long ferry story.

Come aboard for a closer look. No sea legs required.

Free entry for 7310 residents.

30/10/2026

We’re excited to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026 Christmas Parade! 🎄🎅

The parade will be held on Sunday, 6 December 2026, and we’d love to see our community groups get involved again this year.

✨ Great prizes will be up for grabs, so start thinking about how your group can bring some Christmas spirit to the parade!

And remember — you don’t need a large truck or elaborate float to take part. You can walk, create a small display, dress up, decorate a vehicle, or come up with your own fun and creative idea. The most important thing is getting involved and celebrating together!

You could win
1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $300

👉 Register your EOI here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CPy1eUHxFF

We’d love to have as many of our community groups involved as possible, so please share this with your members and encourage your group to get involved.

We look forward to seeing you all on parade day! 🎄✨

30/10/2026

Please be advised that Girdlestone Park will be closed from 3:30pm Monday until 4pm Tuesday for a sporting event.

Thank you for your understanding.

30/10/2026

RECREATION DAY | PUBLIC HOLIDAY HOURS

Long weekend plans? Here's what's open (and what's not) on Monday 2 November 2026.

Council Offices: Closed

Waste Transfer Station: 9am – 2pm

paranaple Arts Centre: 9am – 2pm

Bass Strait Maritime Museum: 10am – 3pm

Enjoy the long weekend, Devonport!

29/10/2026

Forget paper planes and papier-mâché. This is paper doing things it has absolutely no business doing.

Wild designs. Serious creativity. And a whole lot of "HOW is that even possible?!"

Paper on Skin is turning heads at the Devonport Regional Gallery, and it's one of those exhibitions you need to see up close.

📍 paranaple arts centre
📅 Until 14 November
🎟️ FREE entry

https://www.paranapleartscentre.com.au/events/paper-on-skin-exhibition-2/

29/10/2026

Love a good challenge? Got organisation down to an art? We might have just the job for you!

We're on the hunt for a Development Services Administration Officer to join our crew at Devonport City Council.

From keeping things running behind the scenes to helping our community navigate Council processes, you'll be right in the thick of it!

✅ Full-time | 19-day month
✅ Part-time considered (minimum 32 hours per week)
✅ Level 3 position

Think you've got what it takes? Let's talk!

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026.

Check out the role and apply at: https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/council/get-involved/employment/employment-opportunities/development-services-administration-officer/

28/10/2026

Fresh crossings. New greenery. A whole new look.

The major works are officially done, and Stewart Street is looking sharper than ever!

And yes, we know... the toilets! They're next on the hit list, with improvements coming soon.

Thanks for sticking with us through the dust, detours and disruption.

27/10/2026

Council, at its October meeting:

* Approved a permit for visitor accommodation at 2/38 Victoria Parade, Devonport;
* Approved a permit for a residential dwelling and retaining wall at 10 Chalmers Lane, Devonport;
* Approved a permit for an outbuilding at 90 George Street, Devonport;
* Approved a permit for a subdivision, service station and quick service restaurant at 67-71 Mersey Main Road, Spreyton;
* Awarded the contract for the Fenton Way Realignment and Roundabout to Andrew Walters Construction; and
* Received and noted the Final Progress Update of the Term Plan 2022-2026.

To watch the live stream, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz90VYcheUA

27/10/2026

Got opinions about Devonport? Perfect.

More trees? More shade? Greener spaces? Better places to hang out?

As part of our Build Nature In Strategy, we want to know what you think about the future of nature and green spaces in Devonport.

It’s your chance to have a say on what matters to you and where you think we should be thinking greener.

Complete both parts of the survey and, if you live in Devonport, you can go in the draw to win one of five double movie passes.

👉 Tell us what you think: https://utas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1YTw12vJlGGFkai

Address

137 Rooke Street
Devonport, TAS
7310

Opening Hours

Monday	8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:45am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:45am - 5pm
Thursday	8:45am - 5pm
Friday	8:45am - 5pm

Telephone

+61364240511

Website

http://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/

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