See and Do:
Inner Burnie
These attractions and places of interest are all within the inner city area, or are in walking distance of the inner city area. Walking times and distances shown are calculated from the Burnie Post Office in Wilson Street.
Burnie Park
20 mins each wayA 1.4 km walk from the city centre, Burnie Park fetures a pleasant walk through the manicured gardens and lawns, as well as a walking trail through a strip of remnant forest to Oldaker Falls.
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Oakleigh Park
15 mins each wayOakleigh Park, alongside Burnie's business centre, is regarded as the birthplace of Burnie and cradle of the north west coast because the Van Diemen's Land Company's chief surveyor, Henry Hellyer camped there in 1827 and seected it as the site for the company's port.
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Wilfred Campbell Memorial Reserve and Lookout
30 mins each wayWilfred Campbell Memorial Reserve is a 1.8 km drive (or steep walk) from the city centre on the escarpment behind it. The reserve has a lookout offering panoramic views of the city and Emu Bay.
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West Beach
North Terrace - 550 metresWest Beach is located adjacent to the main business area and is backed by both a road and railway line. Wedged in between the railway and the sand is a reserve containing the Burnie Surf Life Saving Club, which was established in 1921, a large car park, childrens playground, cafes and a grassed area with BBQ and picnic facilities.
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Little Penguin Observation Centre
West Beach Boardwalk, North Terrace. 1.2 km / 16 mins each wayA fairy penguin colony is located on Parsonage Point at the end of West Beach and the boardwalk. Burnie's Little Penguin Observation Centre overlooks the nesting area. From the Centre and surrounding boardwalk, it is possible to view little penguins each night around dusk, particularly between the months of October to March. Evenings are the best viewing times.
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Burnie Regional Art Gallery
77 Wilmot Street. 8 mins each way, 600 metresBurnie Regional Art Gallery presents an extensive annual exhibition program that includes touring and special exhibitions, school and community programs and curated exhibitions from the permanent collection. Burnie Regional Art Gallery, Arts Centre and Museum are right in the middle of the city centre.
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Burnie Regional Museum
77 Wilmot Street. 8 mins each way, 600 metresWander the charming Federation 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.
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Fern Glade
55 mins. walk each way4.1 km from the city centre, Fern Glade is a magnificent walk among spectacular tree ferns along the Emu River. There's plenty of wildlife, and if you are lucky you may see a platypus.
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