1. Port Overview

  1. George Town, Tasmania

  3. George Town is one of the larger towns in north-east Tasmania, on the eastern bank of the mouth of the Tamar River. It is situated 50 km north of Launceston. George Town considers itself to be Australia's oldest town, with only the settlements of Sydney (1798) and Hobart (1803) being older, but have since become cities.

    There are plenty of recreational activities in George Town and the surrounding areas. Apple and strawberry farms are located to the east of George Town at Lefroy, and also to the south. Pipers Brook vineyards, one of Tasmania's most recognised wine labels, are to the east of George Town. Self-guided walking tours of George Town give historical insights, and there is an art & craft market every second Sunday of the month.

    At nearby Low Head you can explore an early pilot station, built by convicts in 1805, and still in operation today. Also, from Low Head you can take a penguin tour to see the world’s smallest penguins clamber to their nests each night.

    Things to see and do

    * Low Head Lighthouse
    * Pilots Station and Museum
    * Watch House
    * Bass and Flinders Centre
    * Low Head Penguin Tour

    Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
    Currency – Australian Dollar (AUD)
    Language – English
    Population – 7,000 approx
    Land Area – 1240 km²
    Time – GMT plus ten hours
    Electricity - 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centered below Australian style
    International Country Telephone Code – 61

    Port Location – The Port is located at Bell Bay, just south of George Town along the shores of the Tamar River.

    Travel Links – George Town is accessible from Launceston. There are direct flights to Launceston from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Jetstar, Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways, Airlines of Tasmania, Australian air Express and QantasLink all operate scheduled services at the airport.