This specially designed day tour to Devonport and Sheffield is created with cruise ship passengers in mind, helping you make the most of your time ashore. You can choose from a variety of destinations based on your interests, exploring museums, vibrant murals, charming towns, and scenic landscapes of rolling hills and farmland. This shore excursion provides a convenient and immersive way to experience the region’s unique local culture and picturesque towns.
Highlights
From 14 hours to 15 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 14 hours to 15 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunch
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This specially designed day tour to Devonport and Sheffield is created with cruise ship passengers in mind, helping you make the most of your time ashore. You can choose from a variety of destinations based on your interests, exploring museums, vibrant murals, charming towns, and scenic landscapes of rolling hills and farmland. This shore excursion provides a convenient and immersive way to experience the region’s unique local culture and picturesque towns.
Devonport, located on Tasmania’s northern coast at the meeting point of the Mersey River and Bass Strait, offers a variety of attractions along its waterfront. Visit the Bluff Lighthouse and the Bass Strait Maritime Centre, which showcases the history of early explorers, shipwrecks, and steamships. Home Hill, the former residence of Australian Prime Minister Joseph Lyons in the early 1900s, is now a museum. For train enthusiasts, the Don River Railway museum offers short scenic rides for visitors to enjoy.
2 hours
2
Sheffield Visitor Information Centre
Sheffield, a charming town known as the ‘Mural Town,’ is celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, rural character, and variety of attractions. Drawing over 200,000 visitors each year, it’s a must-visit destination in Tasmania, Australia. If you visit in November, you can experience the annual Mural Fest, featuring talented artists showcasing their work during this vibrant event.
1 hour
3
Penguin
The town of Penguin gets its name from a nearby penguin rookery and takes great pride in its feathered inhabitants. Highlights include a towering ‘giant penguin’ ideal for photos, penguin-themed artwork on rubbish bins, and various penguin-inspired signs throughout the town. Driving along the Old Bass Highway in this area provides a scenic journey with sweeping ocean views.
1 hour
4
Burnie
Enjoy stunning panoramic views stretching from the port and city center all the way to Round Hill along the coast.
10 minutes
5
Burnie Regional Museum
Take a walk down a fascinating historical street that brings life from over a century ago. Step back in time as you explore rooms filled with personal treasures, relics, and tools, offering a vivid glimpse into the daily lives of our ancestors. Experience the charm of the quaint general store while noting modern updates in kitchen and laundry appliances. Discover Burnie’s growth from a private settlement through the 19th century in the Early Burnie exhibit, and uncover stories of early explorers, settlers’ challenges, and the events that sparked Burnie’s first economic boom in the early 20th century.
