Mersey foreshore paths, coastal headlands and Don River bushland

Walking and Cycling in Devonport

Choose among Devonport’s council-listed walking and cycling routes, with surfaces, road crossings and coastal weather in mind.

By Our Tasmania EditorialPublished 16 September 2026Updated 17 September 2026

Mersey Bluff headland above Bass Strait at Devonport — Mersey Bluff combines short paths, coastal views and cultural places.Synyan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Devonport’s most useful walking and cycling routes follow the Mersey River, Bass Strait foreshore and Don River bushland. They can be linked in sections, but road crossings and mixed surfaces mean the whole network is not one continuous separated trail.

Mersey River and city foreshore

Short council-listed sections connect the city centre, Victoria Parade, Mussel Rock and the western breakwater. These are practical for an hour on foot and can be extended towards Mersey Bluff.

Mersey Bluff

The headland circuit links the beach, lighthouse and coastal viewpoints. Remain on paths around cliff edges and cultural places, and follow local signs near Tiagarra.

Don Reserve

Tracks around the Don River connect bushland, Coles Beach and local recreation facilities. Some paths are gravel or natural surface and may be muddy after rain.

Cyclists should check the council network map, keep left on shared paths and slow around walkers. Use lights in poor visibility and treat every driveway and road crossing as a conflict point.