Top Things to do in Burnie
What to do and see in Burnie, Tasmania: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Burnie, Australia including Hellyers Road Distillery, Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, Fern Glade Reserve, Guide Falls Reserve, Penguin Observation Centre, Burnie Regional Museum, Burnie Park, Burnie Park, Makers Workshop, Burnie Regional Art Gallery.
Restaurants in Burnie
1. Hellyers Road Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By gbr61749 - Brisbane, Australia
An amazingly knowledgeable guide on Friday, 17th May 2019. Very impressive tour of the distilling process, followed by tear producing tasting of the whisky, then bottled my own Distillers Choice single malt limited edition (bottle #175), cask #6306.10. Hardest part was deciding what glasses and bottles to purchase, without going over the weight allowance for the flight back to Brisbane. Highly recommend this tour!
2. Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
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.
Reviewed By JudyP214 - Nowra, Australia
I was surprised and delighted by the wonderful display of Rhododendrons, totally managed and staffed by volunteers. The autumn colours were particularly beautiful in the Japanese section.
3. Fern Glade Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By suejarrad - Burnie, Australia
Fern Glade is beautiful place for a walk and or a BBQ with family. So peaceful and abundance of bird life. If your very lucky you may even see a platypus, I have.
4. Guide Falls Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By parbendra - Sydney, Australia
Great waterfall. you can get close both at the top and at the fall. Then walk down a small walk, taking in the sights and sounds.
5. Penguin Observation Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By 942isabellak
The penguin parade at the little penguin observatory in burnley was such a cool experience. It was very different from the Phillip Island penguin parade and felt a lot more natural. It was so nice to see people volunteering their own time so we could learn about the penguins and see them in their own habitat.
6. Burnie Regional Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
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.
Reviewed By DeniseLock - Melbourne, Australia
This is an amazing place to wander around. They have created a whole street just as it was so long ago. With sound & videos as well as thousands of artifacts its such a surprise & so well done Most of the items were collected by Peter Mercer who started collecting when he was a young boy and his collection got so big it took over and became a private museum before becoming the Burnie Regional Museum. The design is based on the Kirkgate Victorian Street in York, in the UK and is a fantastic collection of so many items!! See the Local Pub - The Emu Bay Inn. The Doctor, Livery Services,Coach Service, Newspaper Offices, Blacksmith, General Store & Post Office, Local Photographer, The Emu Bay Butter Factory, The Dental Surgery - Ouch!! Heaps more!! Really interesting & well worth seeing. Buy a souvenir catalogue - you wont regret it!! Have fun- heapsto learn
7. Burnie Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By llsaPortElliot
Tree studded providing ample shade in the lower section of the park A number of different playground areas with bbqs. Clean toilets. Further up the hill native vegetation with a fern lined running creek next to the path leading up to the falls. Great area for families.
8. Burnie Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By tassiejane2016 - Launceston, Australia
One of the best parks around beatiful and clean and very well maintaned. Lots of space for kids to run around toilets lovely and clean, playground equipment in good working order. Highly reccomend a walk up to the waterfall.
9. Makers Workshop
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 480 reviews
Reviewed By DeniseLock - Melbourne, Australia
Really interesting place.Art gallery, paper making, jewellery,spinning,wood working and weaving are some of the arts and crafts on display with the artists happy to chat to you and show their wares Nice selection on sale plus gift shop and great little cafe with lovely views over the water and beach Take a paper making tour or buy specialised paper made on site Nice clean toilets Plenty of parking Great place to visit and find out more about Burnie through the various displays and have lunch Taste local cheeses and find out more about the area
