Backpacking George Town, backpacker hostels, accommodation and budget travel information

If you are planning to backpack George Town, then this page provides information on the backpacker hostel located here. The page also provides a description of George Town, information on how to get here and contact details of the local visitor information centre.

Located 53 km north of Launceston, with a population of 5,000, George Town is one of the most important historic sites in northeastern Tasmania. The town is one of the earliest settlements in Tasmania, in 1804 William Paterson camped on the site and by 1811, a permanent settlement had been established. Today, George Town is an administrative centre to the surrounding region. It is economically driven by the aluminium industry and the tourist industry, which brings people to this attractive area of northern Tasmania.

Local Beach
Courtesy George Town Council

Aerial view of Bell Bay
Courtesy George Town Council

Travellers Lodge 4 Elizabeth St George Town, TAS 7263 Phone (03) 6382 3261