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Explore Northwest Tasmania in a Devonport campervan hire
Devonport is the gateway to the North West of Tasmania and beyond, with fresh produce on its doorstep and in close range to some natural delights. The variety of landscape is a real feature, from farmland on the North Coast to the jagged Cradle Mountain. It’s a great base to experience the many treasures of the region.
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Campervan hire in Devonport: What you need to know
Motorhome rental companies in Devonport, Tasmania
At Motorhome Republic, we make it easy for you to find the best campervan hire in Devonport. We partner only with the trusted and leading brands to provide you the best offers and deals on campervan rentals. In Devonport, Autorent provides a wide selection of modern, fully-equipped campervans and motorhomes to suit all travel needs. Whether you're planning a family adventure or a romantic getaway, their vehicles feature comfortable sleeping areas, kitchens, and essential amenities.
Picking up your motorhome hire in Devonport
If you're planning to pick up a campervan hire in Devonport, AutoRent offers a convenient spot at its depot at Airport Road, Devonport TAS 7307. The rental pick-up and drop-off area is situated at the back of the public car park at Devonport Airport. The Devonport branch is open Mondays through Sundays, from 8 am to 5 pm.
At the depot, you will be required to present your driver's license, booking confirmation and other identification documents. The staff will walk you through the campervan’s features and answer your questions so you can start your Devonport adventure and explore Tasmania's best smoothly and confidently.
Motorhome camping – places to stay in Devonport
Devonport has various options for visitors travelling around Devonport in a campervan. Here are some recommended holiday parks and motorhome sites to include in your itinerary:
Discovery Holiday Parks is located directly on the banks of the Mersey River. It offers powered sites for motorhomes, complete with facilities like a camp kitchen, BBQ area, and playground. It’s also near the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal, making it a convenient spot for travelers arriving by ferry.
Mersey Bluff Caravan Park also has great views over Devonport and Bass Strait, with reasonably priced campervan sites. This is a great base to explore the north-west coast of Tasmania and the many attractions that it has to offer.
Abel Tasman Caravan Park is a highly rated camping spot, mostly due to its fantastic and friendly staff. It has sprawling green lawns, beautiful gardens and a beach close by.
Meredith Park Campground: About 15 minutes from Devonport, this free camping area on the shores of Lake Barrington offers a scenic and relaxed setting. Note that there are no powered sites, but it’s an excellent choice for self-contained motorhomes.
Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park: Just a short drive from Devonport, this park provides powered sites and is close to local attractions like the Anvers Chocolate Factory. The park has clean amenities and is great for exploring the surrounding areas.
Ulverstone Caravan Park: Located 20 minutes west of Devonport, this park sits along the Leven River and offers a range of facilities for motorhome travelers, including powered sites, a camp kitchen, and access to nearby beaches.
Explore Devonport and the rest of Tasmania in your camper hire
Your guide to driving a campervan hire in Devonport
Take note of these handy tips before getting behind the wheel of a motorhome in Tasmania.
Australian wildlife may wander onto the road. Watch for wildlife signs and stay vigilant.
Never leave your trash out in campgrounds as it may attract animals. Appropriately dispose of your rubbish - this will get you on the locals’ good side.
Winter can get pretty chilly in Tasmania and the nights cold in general. Pack accordingly.
Fuel is a little more expensive here than Australia’s mainland.
It is unlawful to park and stay overnight anywhere in Devonport. However, there are many places legally designated for camping and overnight stay, at very cheap rates and some are for free.
Check out this comprehensive Australia driving guide for more information.
See Tasmania's best with a motorhome hire from Devonport
An hour from Devonport, Trowunna Wildlife Park is famous for its Tasmanian Devil rehabilitation efforts, where visitors may even pat one during scheduled times. Closer to the city centre, the Tasmanian Arboretum features global tree species, lakes, birdlife, trails, and wild platypus, making it a must-visit spot.
Drive south from Devonport to Latrobe, a charming town with historic streetscapes, antique stores, and a proud wood-chopping heritage celebrated at the Australian Axeman’s Hall of Fame.
Foodies can drive to Elizabeth Town to enjoy English-style cheeses, fresh fruit, and charming boutiques. Nearby Sheffield offers the world’s largest maze complex, featuring eight mazes, perfect for a fun family afternoon.
Cradle Mountain is an easy hour drive from Devonport. There are some windy roads that make for slow driving in a Tasmania campervan, but the views are worth it. The jagged peaks and icy streams exemplify wilderness. It's one of the most popular natural areas in Tasmania and it’s easy to see why.
This busy coastal city hosts the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal as it ends its journey to and from Melbourne. You can spend plenty of hours simply watching the boats come and go on the shore
Devonport offers scenic walking and cycling trails, including a 9km flat, paved route. Start at the riverbank foreshore viewing platform for ship-watching, then head to the Bluff Lighthouse, blowhole, and Aboriginal rock carvings. Continue past Coles Beach to the Don Bushland Reserve, ending at the Don River Railway.
Maybe you’d prefer a wander around Mason’s Fuchsia farm. Started around 20 years ago as a hobby for Stephanie Mason, it’s now an institution with over 1500 varieties of fuchsia on display. There’s also a cafe where you can take tea and enjoy the spectacular vistas over the Bass Strait.
Explore the Sheffield Murals on a self-guided tour, showcasing the town's transformation into an outdoor art gallery. Pick up an audio guide at the Kentish Visitor Centre. Visit the Devonport Regional Art Gallery to see 20th-century decorative and fine art, highlighting Tasmanian artists.
Cradle Country offers great fishing spots around Devonport for rainbow trout, brown trout, and Atlantic salmon, with ocean fishing also popular. For history enthusiasts, the Devonport Maritime Museum explores stories of the Bass Strait, the challenging waterway between Tasmania and mainland Australia.
Plan your motorhome road trip from Devonport
Handy itineraries for your Devonport motorhome road trip
Tasmania is the ultimate road tripping destination. You can explore the entire island in one big loop, taking in all the best sites along the way. While Devonport isn’t the largest city in Tasmania - that honour falls to Hobart - it is a popular tourist destination to begin and end motorhome holidays. Check out this Tasmania based road trip itinerary, and adjust to suit to your travel plans.
Hobart Round Trip: A Taste of Tasmania
While this itinerary suggests you start and end in the capital of Hobart in your campervan hire, it’s just as easy to mix it up a little and begin and end in Devonport on the north coast. Head around the loop clockwise or anticlockwise, taking in the incredible sights, cities, a holiday park or two, and wildlife along the way.
Visit Launceston, one of Australia’s oldest cities, and then head to Cataract Gorge to enjoy garden walks, hiking and the longest single span chairlift in the world. Be sure to get a glimpse of the iconic Tasmanian Devil at the Tasmania Zoo and don’t miss sipping wine in the stunning Tamar Valley before making your way to Bay of Fires Walk and Grant’s Lagoon. Hit up the magnificent beaches at Wineglass Bay and Great Oyster Bay and try to spot dolphins, seals and whales.
Wander through the tranquil forest of Fern Glades Reserve keeping your eyes open for platypus. Catch Australia’s longest running theatre show, The Ship That Never Was, in the town of Strahan, and be sure to spend a few days dining out and relaxing in Devonport at the end of your round trip. This island is compact and chock-a-block with fantastic must-do attractions, and while your hit list will be long, the tranquil atmosphere of the island will keep you rested and relaxed for the entire journey.
The whole loop is 1188 km, and we recommend taking your time to explore the island over about 10 -21 days.
Devonport Events
Tasmania is small enough that you can nip around to a great variety of food, music and cultural events in towns and cities across the island, but Devonport festivals are particularly special.
Festivals
- Taste the Harvest Festival (March)
Exhibits, demonstrations, cooking classes and stalls upon stalls of delicious cuisine await you at the Devonport Taste the Harvest Festival. Each year, the city gathers together to celebrate the wonders of food and wine in this family-friendly full-day event. With elegant dining experiences, delicious local produce, and fun activities for the kids, Taste the Harvest Festival is a must-do.
- Devonport Jazz Festival (July)
An award winning event, the Devonport Jazz Festival is ideal if you and your road trip crew are music lovers. Held every July in a variety of excellent venues across the city, you’ll be enjoying a range of national and international artists for three groovy days of music. Aimed at all ages, the festival hosts a range of activities and acts for the whole family.
- The Devonport Food and Wine Festival (October)
Remember to pace yourself when this month-long food festival begins. The Devonport Food and Wine Festival celebrates the region's local produce and provides a range of workshops, demonstrations, and of course, sampling. Join hundreds of other food-lovers in October and explore Devonport through the eyes of world class chefs and wine connoisseurs.
Activities and attractions in Devonport
Dance the night away with Devonport Jazz, take in a sporting event, or wine and dine at one of the many fabulous restaurants. Take your pick of things to do in Devonport.
Sports
Sport is a big part of life in Tasmania, and Devonport is no exception. The city cheers on their favourite teams in Australian Rules, Soccer, Rugby Union, Cricket and much more. Catch an AFL or cricket match at the Devonport Oval, or head to Meercroft Park to watch teams from the Devonport Touch Football Association compete.
- Devonport Bulls (Rugby Union)
- Magpies (Aussie Rules)
Music & Art
The music and arts scene is a cultural fixture of Devonport life, making for spectacular days (and nights) out at the following venues:
Food & Wine
Devonport has top-notch restaurants, cafes and bars, so no matter your favourite dish, you’ll be sure to find it in this Tasmanian town. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started:
Outdoor Activities
Experience Devonport from a new angle when you rent a segway, or try your hand at surfing at Coles Beach.
- TasSegway Devonport
- Surf at Coles Beach
- The Tasmanian Trail
Sightseeing
Snap a few pictures at the candy-cane striped lighthouse, or visit the stunning Cradle Mountain for a day’s outing.
Image: Steven Penton
Tasmania articles and blogs
Read up on these tips, tricks and inspirational articles before you head ‘down under Down Under’ for a motorhome road trip.
- 5 Motorhome Holiday Destinations for History Buffs - Port Arthur
Located 4 and a half hours from Devonport, Port Arthur is a historical treasure trove. Be sure to stop in and learn about the location’s storied past. Read more.
- Top 5 Australian National Parks for Campervan Travellers - Freycinet
Add stunning Freycinet National Park to your road trip itinerary from Devonport, and be sure to visit the famous Wineglass Bay, stopping in Launceston as you drive through. Read more.
- 7 Top Music Festivals for Your Down Under Summer - Falls Festival, Tasmania
The incredible Falls Festival is a music event not to be missed. While the festival does move around the country depending on the year, it occasionally heads to Tasmania. Located in Marion Bay, the event is just a 3-hour drive from Devonport, and well worth the visit. Get out your band t-shirts and get ready to dance in the new year. Read more.
Motorhome Hire Tasmania Devonport Useful FAQs
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How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Devonport?
The cost to hire a campervan in Devonport, Tasmania, varies depending on several factors, including the size and type of vehicle, the rental duration, and the season. Generally, prices range from around AUD $40 per day for basic, budget-friendly campervans to AUD $500 per day for more luxurious motorhomes. Rates are higher from December to Easter and drop from April to September. Booking early and opting for smaller vehicles can help reduce costs.
Can I rent a campervan at Devonport Airport?
Yes, you may rent a motorhome at Devonport Airport. Using our search widget, just choose Devonport Airport as the pickup location, and you will see all the available campervan hire companies which has depot near the airport. In any case, the designated pickup area within airport grounds is usually the same as where you may grab Devonport airport car rentals.
Can I rent a campervan if I’m under 21 years old?
To hire a campervan or motorhome in Tasmania, the minimum age must be 21 years old. There are brands or suppliers which consider people 18 years of age and above as adults and qualified, but certain fees and additional documents will have to be provided.
Is there a minimum hire period?
Yes, there is usually a period of 7 days as minimum hire duration. Exceptions to this largely depend on the time of year and availability of vehicles. The minimum rental period is also affected by being at peak season or not. Oftentimes, one-way bookings are restricted to a minimum hire period of 14 days.
Is after-hours campervan hire available?
Yes, some providers of campervans for hire in Devonport allow pickup or drop-off of vehicles after hours but with additional charges.
Can additional drivers be added to the campervan rental agreement?
Yes, most campervan hire Devonport Tasmania suppliers allow additional drivers on motorhome rentals. Be sure that all drivers meet the age requirement and hold a valid driver's licence, and all documentation is to be provided as the vehicle is picked up.
