Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Burnie, Tasmania

We offer boutique touring holidays in Tasmania, visiting famous locations and beautiful parts of the state. Our tours cover renowned areas including the Tamar Valley, Cradle Mountain, Leven Canyon, Tarkine, Stanley, and many more.

Day Trips and Cruise Ship Day Tours around Burnie and along the North West Coast of Tasmania. Enjoy the experience of our "special corner of the world" whilst being chauffeur driven in luxury transport. Let Robyn be your guide or design your own itinerary. Tours that are flexible to suit your requirements. Spend a day on the Play A Round in Tassie Foodie Trail, where you will taste and sample cheese, chocolate, cherries, raspberries, honey, fudge, cider, wine and olives. A fabulous day where you will travel through the picturesque rural areas of the North West Coast with waterfalls, parks and lookouts. Visit a wildlife park where you can hand feed kangaroos, check out our gnarly Tasmanian devils and many other Aussie animals, close by visit majestic caves with glow worms. You will not leave our shores disappointed having created wonderful memories.

Gourmet Food Tours of North-West Tasmania. We offer a small group unique "paddock to plate" experience visiting producers and culminating in lunch featuring some foods from places visited. Four different tours to choose from all showcasing different culinary delights from Tassie. Our culinary food tours not only take in some visits direct to the farm but also wine tours of the local vineyards. Also cater to cruise ship passengers coming into Burnie, either food and wine tour or Stanley or Cradle Mountain. Will design a route to suit.

Started in 1981 by members of the Australian Rhododendron Society, North West Tasmanian branch and is now an independent, non-profit organisation. Maintained predominantly by volunteers, our vision is to be a world recognised woodland garden showcasing and protecting the Rhododendron genus. See over 22,000 rhododendrons and other select plants with beautiful walking tracks, lakes, bridges and our unique wildlife.

Federation Street: Wander the charming Street and see how ordinary people lived more than 110 years ago. Discover the lifestyles and aspirations of our forebears through rooms that are alive with personal treasures, memorabilia and tools of the trade. Early Burnie: Explore Burnie’s beginnings as a privately owned enterprise and follow its progress through the 19th century. Learn about early exploration and the exploits of the Van Diemen’s Land Company; life in the region for early settlers; and the events which led to Burnie’s first economic boom at the turn of the 20th century. Temporary Exhibitions: Exciting and creative exhibitions to both delight and inspire. Learn about local stories and celebrate the region’s diverse and unique history.