It is a key gateway for the MS Spirit of Tasmania II ferry, which docks at Devonport.

North-West and West Tasmania Area Profile July 2016 The region is characterised by some as 'Cradle to Coast' as a reference to the World Heritage listed icon Cradle Mountain.

[4][5][6] The CCA was established by the nine Local Government Councils of North West Tasmania to represent and advocate the needs of the region.

The CCA collaborates and facilitates a diverse range of projects and initiatives involving all tiers of government, industry and the community, by operating under three focus areas: Regional Economic Development, Natural Resource Management and Tourism.

[8][9] The emergency department at the NWRH was staffed by Australian Defence Force personnel for two weeks while the usual staff were under a mandatory 14 day quarantine after exposure to the virus.