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George Town (Palawa_kani: kinimathatakinta) is a large town in north-east Tasmania, on the eastern bank of the mouth of the Tamar River, with a population of 6,764 as of 30 June 2016.

It is the regional centre of the George Town Council local government area and is well served with a Regional Hospital, supermarkets, and infrastructure.

The Grove, a Georgian home built in 1829, attracts many visitors, as does the 1805 convict built pilot station at Low Head.

The Bass and Flinders Centre has a collection of historical boats, including a replica of the 1798 sloop Norfolk.

The Watch House in Macquarie street built in 1843 was the town gaol. The building was refurbished and reopened in 2004 as a gallery and local history museum. It features a scale model of the town as it was in the early nineteenth century.

RV Overnight Rest Area @ Visitors Centre
92-96 Main Road, George Town
Tasmania, 7253.
Tel: 03 6382 1700.
Email: info@georgetown.net.au

This paid camp ground offers drinking water and a dump point. It is dog friendly. It is accessible to RVs. You can stay here for up to 24 hours. You must be fully self-contained. Furthermore, you must book in advance.

Low Head Tourist Park
136 Low Head Rd, Low Head TAS
(03) 6382 1573
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East Beach Tourist Park
40 Gunn Pde, Low Head, Tasmania
(03) 6382-1000
infoeastbeachtouristpark@gmail.com
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Great Tree Carvings
15-17 Esplanade North, George Town

Bass and Flinders Centre
8 Elizabeth St, George Town, 7253, Tasmania
03 6382 3792
bassandflinders.org.au

Barbecues, Skate Park, kids' playground and Public Toilets
Anne St, George Town

George Town Historic Watch House
86 Macquarie Street, George Town
Small museum with good model of old George Town.

George Town Visitor Information Centre
92-96 Main Road, George Town
Tel: 03 6382 1700.
Email: info@georgetown.net.au
OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday : 9.00am to 4.00pm

Toilet Facilities
16 Anne Street, George Town, Open daylight hours
Elizabeth Street, Near waterfront, George Town. Open daylight hours
Watch House Public Toilets - Sorrell Street, George Town, Open daylight hours
Visitor Information Centre Public Toilets Open 9am-3pm

Police Station
80/82 Macquarie St, George Town TAS 7253 - non-emergency ph. 131 444

Doctor/Medical Centre
George Town Medical Centre
49 Anne St, George Town
(03) 6382 4333

George Town District Hospital and Community Health Centre
47 Anne St, George Town TAS 7253
(03) 6702 6020

Laundromat
Cnr Sorell & Macquarie Sts, George Town

Service Tasmania and Library
12 Elizabeth St, George Town

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