More about Burnie, Australia Points of Interest

• Cradle Mountain -

  In a national park set amongst a landscape of alpine grasslands, glacial lakes, ancient rainforest and abundant wildlife, is a grand mountain and the beginning of the Overland Track, a six-day hike.

• Devonport -

  Centrally located on the north coast of Tasmania, this gateway town has a population of 25,000. It is home to sunny beaches, bush reserves and scenic headlands, such as the lighthouse at Mersey Bluff.

• Wing's Wildlife Park -

  This three-generation family business is Tasmanian's largest animal park, boasting an extensive collection of Tasmanian mammals, birds and reptiles, including an aquatic habitat and animal nursery.

• Don River Railway -

  A train lovers delight! Ride a vintage train along an original line to the beach and back. See all kinds of steam and diesel locomotives. And visit the museum to learn about Tasmania's rail history.

• Penguin -

  Founded in 1850, this old lumber village is named after the Fairy penguin rookery nearby. Images of penguins abound, and the village claims to possess the tallest penguin statue in the world.

• Ulverstone -

  This town of some 10,000 inhabitants is centrally located between Burnie and Devonport. Enjoy its picturesque coastal parks, calm swimming beaches and a waterslide for the family.

• Burnie Regional Museum -

  Go back in time to a turn-of-the-century main street in Burnie. Discover the trades of the day, including replicas of a saddlery, bootmaker, blacksmith, dentist, printer and others.

• Stanley -

  Founded in 1826, the port reached its zenith in the 1850s & '60s when it shipped mutton, beef and produce to the Victoria goldfields