Devonport

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Devonport is a small city (pop 25,000) on the NW coast of Tasmania. The port is the terminal for the Spirit of Tasmania ferry service from Melbourne.

The Mersey River, although it could be dangerous in extreme Northeasterly conditions, is a substantial, well sheltered all weather port. The river is navigable for about 1.5 nm until it reaches the bridge carrying the Bass Highway. This has a height limit of around 8 metres. Much of the river is taken up with commercial wharf operations and recreational vessels are moored mostly at the southern end of the river in the vicinity of the Mersey Yacht Club.

Charts

See Tasmania.

Weather

See Tasmania.

Passages

See Tasmania.

Islands

See Tasmania.

Communication

See Australia.

Navigation

The Mersey Bluff light (Gp Fl 4, 20 sec) provides good guidance approaching Devonport. It has red sectors which define danger areas to the west and east. In particular, the eastern red sector provides warning of the Horseshoe Reef area which lies 2.5 nm to the east of the Mersey River. On approaching the river mouth, the leads bear 204 degrees. There are lit port and starboard markers defining the channel once in the river.

Entrance

Devonport is a port of entry for Australia. For details see Entrance: Australia.

Department of Immigration and Border Protection contact details:

24 Wilmot Street,

PO Box 42,

Burnie TAS 7320

Office hours: +61 3 6430 1900

After hours: +61 418 141 697

Facsimile: +61 3 6431 9227

Berthing

Devonport is a commerical port. On arrival contact Port Control for advice on where to anchor or berth.

Tel:+61 419 352 357; Fax:+61 419 352 357; VHF Channel 16

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

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Amenities

Facilities
Water	In the marina
Electricity	In the marina
Toilets	In the marina
Showers	In the marina
Laundry	?
Garbage	In the marina
Supplies
Fuel	In the marina
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	In the marina
Services
Repairs	In the marina
Internet	?
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	?

Provisioning

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Eating out

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Transportation

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Tourism

History

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Places to Visit

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Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

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Links

• Devonport at the Wikipedia
• Devonport at the Wikivoyage
• Devonport tourism website

References

See Tasmania.

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