Grade Easy. 11/2-2 hrs return Well-formed, mostly flat surfaces, suitable for wheelchairs and prams.
Corner of Thomas & Wright Street, East Devonport (7km return)
Available at Pioneer Park (stop 1) and East Devonport Foreshore (stop 5)
Picnic areas & BBQs available
Free car park (stop 1) with on-street parking along the route
This trail is perfect for walking or cycling, allowing visitors to soak in the natural beauty of the waterfront while uncovering the history of Devonport’s earliest settlement, Torquay. As you meander along the foreshore reserve, enjoy the sight of passing Spirit of Tasmania ferries and fishing boats gliding across the water.
The trail is lined with interpretive signage, sharing stories of Devonport’s maritime past and the role Torquay played in the city’s development. Seven stops along the way include historical landmarks, cultural sites and natural attractions. As you walk, scan the QR code to find out more.
Pioneering spirits
SIGN NUMBER 1 – Pioneering spirits The first Church of England services in the area were held at Police Point in the early 1850s at the police station. Later in
Crossing the River
SIGN NUMBER 2 – Crossing the River The first ship builder on the Mersey was John Drake who built barges in the 1850s to lighter goods in and out of
Securing the port
SIGN NUMBER 3 – Securing the port Access to the sea baths was by a life membership of five shillings. There were nine female and nine male dressing rooms. The
Developers and dredges
SIGN NUMBER 4 – Developers and dredges Dredging of the Estuary Attempts to dredge the Mersey River were ineffective, so in 1880 the Marine Board purchased a Priestman dredge from
Experiments and estuary training
SIGN NUMBER 5 – Experiments and estuary training Training Wall The training wall at East Devonport is a breakwater made of stone. Situated on the eastern side of the Mersey
Rounds, wrecks and railways
SIGN NUMBER 6 – Rounds, wrecks and railways Devonport Golf Club This early Tasmanian golf club originally opened in 1921, because of a group of passionate local golfers who loved
Legacy of Tea Tree Lane
SIGN NUMBER 7 – End of Tea Tree Lane Directly in front of you, are the remains of a small bay where Edward Higgs built the ship Manuka a vessel