The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Devonport, Tasmania

August 17, 2021 Hana Mouser

Discover the best top things to do in Devonport, Australia including Home Hill, Mersey Bluff Lighthouse, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Avenue, Spirit of the Sea, To the Memory of William Henry Burrows.
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1. Home Hill

77 Middle Rd, Devonport, Tasmania 7310 Australia +61 3 6424 8055 [email protected] http://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/Play/Arts-Culture-Heritage/Home-Hill
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Home Hill

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.

2. Mersey Bluff Lighthouse

39 Bluff Rd, Devonport, Tasmania 7310 Australia +61 8 6265 3563 http://www.seasidelights.com.au/au/tas/merseybluff.asp?fState=TAS
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4.5 based on 117 reviews

Mersey Bluff Lighthouse

Reviewed By JCR_1_13 - Devonport, Australia

The Mersey Bluff is a natural place for people to meet, even for those who arrive from overseas. Access to it is straightforward, either along Formby Road and Victoria Parade/ Bluff Road, or the straight run up Middle Road/William Street. The Bluff lighthouse is of brick construction and was built in 1889, replacing the previous beacons and obelisks. At first fired by a kerosene lamp, it has been upgraded over the years to acetylene, DC electricity and finally, in 1978, to 240V mains power from the main grid. Unusual for an Australian lighthouse, it has broad red stripes for its day mark (the side that faces out to sea) There are good walks around Mersey Bluff and many angles from which to photograph the distinctive lighthouse. Beyond the recent history involved, the area surrounding the light is steeped in Tasmanian Aboriginal history, including a number of petroglyphs. Most certainly a must-visit site!

3. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Avenue

Victoria Parade & Bluff Road, Bluff Road Coastal Reserve Lat: -41.166219 Long: 146.364352, Devonport, Tasmania 7310 Australia http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/conflict/vietnam/display/94887-vietnam-veterans-memorial-avenue
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Avenue

Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada

The Vietnam War Memorial Park consists of 17 plaques as 17 soldiers died in Vietnam. 17 young people from Devonport. They were heroes! This was the longest war, until the conflict of Afghanistan. This monument has three parts: 1. A wall with the 17 plaques 2. Another wall of the cross 3. Another wall about the Vietnam Memorial Wall What a great memorial! Worthwhile to see!

4. Spirit of the Sea

Bluff Road & Victoria Parade Nearby Bass Strait Maritime Centre, Devonport, Tasmania 7310 Australia http://www.davidwallphoto.com/detail/40159-The-Spirit-of-the-Sea-Sculpture,-by-Aden-and-Karena-McLeod,-and-Bass-Strait,-Devonport,-Northern-Tasmania,-Australia.html
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Spirit of the Sea

5. To the Memory of William Henry Burrows

Bluff Road, Mersey Bluff Lat: -41.158846 Long: 146.355863, Devonport, Tasmania 7310 Australia http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/people/tragedy/display/110490-william-burrows

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