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View from a helicopter flying over snow-covered mountains in North West Tasmania near Cradle Mountain

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Visitor Information Centres

Find local advice, maps and help with bookings at visitor information centres across the North West and West Coast.

Drop in to plan your next stop, find somewhere to stay or find out what’s happening nearby. Local teams can help with touring routes, attraction information and bookings.

Campervan parked in the foreground with Devonport visible in the background.

Ask a local

Just off the ferry, the Devonport Visitor Centre is in the paranaple arts centre, with locals on hand to help with touring routes, attractions and bookings. The ferry terminal is a few minutes away across the Mersey River. Heading for the mountain, the Cradle Mountain Visitor Information Centre sits on the park boundary. It has the ranger station, park information, walker registration and up-to-date weather reports, and alpine weather changes quickly, so call in before you set out. Over west, Stanley and Smithton each have their own centre, and the West Coast Visitor Information and Booking Centre covers that side of the island. Choose a centre below for its location and contact details. Check opening hours before making a special trip.

Visitor Information Centres

Cradle Mountain Visitor Information Centre

On the park boundary the visitor centre has an interpretive display, ranger station, park information, walker registration and up-to-date weather reports. Alpine weather changes rapidly always carry waterproof…

Visitor Information Centres

Devonport Visitor Centre

The Devonport Visitor Centre is located in the paranaple arts centre and is staffed with skilled and knowledgeable locals who can provide statewide expert travel information and bookings.…

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Latrobe Visitor Information Centre

Latrobe Visitor Information Centre in Tasmania’s northwest specialises in information on Latrobe and Port Sorell. Visit the centre for all your travel needs - bookings, advice, ideas, the…

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Penguin Visitor Information Centre

Providing Information to assist with your holiday in Tasmania. They hold a full brochure display on local and statewide operators that covers all aspects of your travels in…

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Sheffield Visitor Information Centre

The Sheffield Visitor Information Centre serves as a welcoming gateway to the enchanting wonders of Tasmania. Staffed by a passionate team of locals, the centre is a treasure…

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Smithton Visitor Information Centre

Located in the Duck River Pavilions, Smithton Visitor Information Centre is the best place to collect your maps, plan your adventure and pick up a souvenir. The friendly…

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Stanley Visitor Centre

Conveniently located at the historic Stanley Town Hall. Call or drop into the Stanley Visitor Centre to collect your visitor guides, local maps and brochures. This is a…

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Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre

Drop in to explore what’s happening across the great Central Coast region. You’ll be happy to know the Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre offers a full range of visitor…

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West Coast Visitor Information and Booking Centre

The West Coast Visitor Information and Booking Centre is located in the picturesque township of Strahan on Tasmania’s wild West Coast. Their home is being rejuvenated as part…

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Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Visitor Information Centre

If you’re the type of traveller that wants to connect with a place and its people or you enjoy the nostalgic journey through time, then the Wonders of…

Frequently asked questions

Where is the visitor centre in Devonport Tasmania?

The Devonport Visitor Centre is in the paranaple arts centre. The Spirit of Tasmania terminal is a few minutes away across the Mersey River, so it’s an easy first stop after arriving.

Where can I get information when I arrive on the Spirit of Tasmania?

Call into the Devonport Visitor Centre. The local team can help with touring routes, attractions and bookings before you head west.

Where is the visitor centre at Cradle Mountain?

On the park boundary. It has an interpretive display, a ranger station, park information, walker registration and up-to-date weather reports. Alpine weather changes quickly, so check conditions before you head onto the tracks.

Are visitor information centres open on weekends?

Hours vary by centre and by season, so check the listing for the one you’re heading to before you make a special trip.

Can I book tours and accommodation at a visitor centre?

Local teams can help with touring routes, attraction information and bookings. What each centre offers varies, so check the listing or ask when you call.

Find your way

One easy coastal drive

The North West unfolds along a single ribbon of coast - west from Devonport's ferry terminal to the edge of the Tarkine, then inland to Cradle Mountain. Tap a town on the map to start exploring.

Rest easy

Find your base in the North West

From off-grid lodges with outdoor baths to cottages and farmstays - settle in somewhere with a view, then let the season come to you.

Whisky barrels ageing at Hellyers Road Distillery near Burnie

Tasting Trail Tasmania

Follow your tastebuds across the region

Cheese, cider, whisky, berries and chocolate - straight from the makers. Plot your own self-drive food trail through the North West.

Explore the Tasting Trail
Tasting Trail Tasmania logo, with illustrated wine, cheese, fish, beer and berries