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8 Nature & Parks in Devonport That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Devonport, Australia including Lillico Beach Conservation Area, Home Hill, The Tasmanian Arboretum, Kaydale Lodge Gardens, Coles Beach, Bluff Park, Bluff Playgrounds, Joshua Slocum Park.
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1. Lillico Beach Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By KatrinaN789 - Sydney, Australia
Due to covid there were no tourists so there were 3 of us plus 2 guides. We saw many penguins coming ashore. We saw many already on land. We have seen penguins before but never this amount of different behaviour. The whole area has been developed well, with the penguins as the main attraction. Visit here but be aware that this is a sensitive wild animal area.
2. Home Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
This fascinating National Trust property was home to Prime Minister Joseph Lyons and Dame Enid Lyons together with their 12 children. Built by them in 1916 Home Hill was the heart of the family's life and contains a rich collection of personal material. A guided tour of the property provides an unexpected insight into Australian political life during the momentous events of the mid twentieth century. Public access is by guided tour only at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm, Wednesday and Thursday and 12.30pm and 2pm Saturday. Bookings are preferred. Please book at https://nationaltrust.org.au/tas/ . Also available for group or private bookings/afternoon teas etc. Closed during July and August.
Reviewed By 666vickir - Devonport, Australia
Lovely old world home steeped in history, well worth a visit. Previous home of Tasmania’s only Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons & later his wife Dane Enid Lyons became the first female minister in parliament.Take the guided tour which gives you all the historical information about the Lyons family.
3. The Tasmanian Arboretum
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Open daily 9AM to sunset. Entry $5.00 Per adult, children free. 66Ha landscape Arboretum displays interpreted collections of trees and shrubs from the temperate world. Tasmanian woody plants a feature. Walk along old railway formation among local birds in season. Platypus may be seen on Founders' Lake. Visitor Guide Map suggests walks including the Limestone Heritage Walk. Audio Tour available for $3.00 Hire. Tree Park Kiosk offers light refreshments from October to the end of May 11AM to 4PM. Wi-fi available. Unfortunately, no public transport available.
Reviewed By bell2121
We had a tip from a fellow traveller about this spot and we were SO pleased we made the effort to visit - there was no one there when we arrived (around 6pm) and although the place is beautiful, our real intent was to see platypus in their natural habitat and we were certainly not disappointed - I get the sense that this place isn't that well known, but it really is fantastic (it's probably good it doesn't get too popular, or it may disturb these gorgeous creatures). It's certainly the quietest my family has been in a long time! A tip is that on the opposite side of the lake to the bird / platypus viewing platform is a small bridge - we found that a perfect spot to stand-on to watch the platypus move around the lake.
4. Kaydale Lodge Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By LeeKer
After visiting Leven Canyon we called in for lunch. We had a light lunch of soup, bread rolls (freshly home baked) and stewed blackberries. We were offered more bread and soup which was delicious and made from vegetables grown in the garden. The walk around the garden was peaceful and beautiful. As we were leaving we were given a beautiful bunch of daffodils. I would highly recommend visiting this stunning family run garden.
5. Coles Beach
6. Bluff Park
7. Bluff Playgrounds
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
8. Joshua Slocum Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
