Do Wynyard Like a Local!
Sightseeing
Check out the local attractions from a local's point of view!
It offers a stunning view over Bass Strait and you can have a tour of a lighthouse. In October there are fields of tulips!!
7 locals recommend
Table Cape
It offers a stunning view over Bass Strait and you can have a tour of a lighthouse. In October there are fields of tulips!!
Lovely walk along an easy trail to Hellyer Gorge. The road is windy, but if you don't get too car sick, you are rewarded with blissfully peaceful forest, and babbling gorge nearby.
Hellyer Gorge
Murchison Hwy,Lovely walk along an easy trail to Hellyer Gorge. The road is windy, but if you don't get too car sick, you are rewarded with blissfully peaceful forest, and babbling gorge nearby.
Table Cape Tulip Farm and several other fields nearby will be a riot of colour in late September to mid October as this is where they will be growing tulips. Tulips here are grown for their bulbs, and indeed some of the growers here send bulbs back to Holland, as well as other major flowering events such as Floriade in Canberra.
22 locals recommend
Table Cape Tulip Farm
363 Table Cape RdTable Cape Tulip Farm and several other fields nearby will be a riot of colour in late September to mid October as this is where they will be growing tulips. Tulips here are grown for their bulbs, and indeed some of the growers here send bulbs back to Holland, as well as other major flowering events such as Floriade in Canberra.
Such a beautiful little spot. The sand is so white and the sea, so blue, you would think it was up in Queensland somewhere. Okay, the water is a little on the nippy side, but hey- YOLO! Besides which there is a cafe right on the beachfront where you can grab a hot coffee, hot chocolate and warm yourself up. Best of all, you don't need to share this beach with 500 other people. You can enjoy the beach side ambiance in relative solitude.
39 locals recommend
Boat Harbour Beach
Such a beautiful little spot. The sand is so white and the sea, so blue, you would think it was up in Queensland somewhere. Okay, the water is a little on the nippy side, but hey- YOLO! Besides which there is a cafe right on the beachfront where you can grab a hot coffee, hot chocolate and warm yourself up. Best of all, you don't need to share this beach with 500 other people. You can enjoy the beach side ambiance in relative solitude.
The Lighthouse at Table Cape is one of the few you can do tours of and climb to the top. It's a beautiful example of an old time lighthouse, standing tall and protecting the coast line along north west tassie for generations.
8 locals recommend
Table Cape Lighthouse
Lighthouse RoadThe Lighthouse at Table Cape is one of the few you can do tours of and climb to the top. It's a beautiful example of an old time lighthouse, standing tall and protecting the coast line along north west tassie for generations.
Drop into the Wonders of Wynyard and have a chat to our volunteers there about things to see and do locally. They know pretty much everything! And, there is a very impressive veteran car museum onsite - with the worlds equal oldest Ford waiting for your perusal.
6 locals recommend
Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Visitor Information Centre
8 Exhibition LinkDrop into the Wonders of Wynyard and have a chat to our volunteers there about things to see and do locally. They know pretty much everything! And, there is a very impressive veteran car museum onsite - with the worlds equal oldest Ford waiting for your perusal.
Stunning gardens in behind Burnie way. All run by volunteers, this place is just beautiful for a relaxing walk and a spot of afternoon tea! I believe it is one of the largest exhibitions of Rhododendrons in the world, and what these volunteers don't know about Rodos, isn't worth knowing!
24 locals recommend
Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
55 Breffny RdStunning gardens in behind Burnie way. All run by volunteers, this place is just beautiful for a relaxing walk and a spot of afternoon tea! I believe it is one of the largest exhibitions of Rhododendrons in the world, and what these volunteers don't know about Rodos, isn't worth knowing!
Iconic, majestic mountain and lake. Loads of opportunities for short or long walks. The walk around Dove Lake is not too strenuous and just beautiful. Finish off with a sit by the fire at the Cradle Mountain Lodge.
163 locals recommend
Cradle Mountain
3718 Cradle Mountain RdIconic, majestic mountain and lake. Loads of opportunities for short or long walks. The walk around Dove Lake is not too strenuous and just beautiful. Finish off with a sit by the fire at the Cradle Mountain Lodge.
Food scene
All my regular haunts are in here- places we like to go on our days off!
Okay all you vegos, vegans, paleos- this is the place for you. Even those who do not usually eat vegie food- this place offers fantastic food, and really great coffee.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Umami
60 Goldie StOkay all you vegos, vegans, paleos- this is the place for you. Even those who do not usually eat vegie food- this place offers fantastic food, and really great coffee.
I love this place- cut little rustic hut built by the couple who run it. Full of nourishing food, with a local, sustainable produce focus. Its home made cooking that is hearty and delicious. Right on the Bass Highway on the way west towards Boat Harbour way- you can't miss it.
11 locals recommend
Thistle Hut
17427 Bass HwyI love this place- cut little rustic hut built by the couple who run it. Full of nourishing food, with a local, sustainable produce focus. Its home made cooking that is hearty and delicious. Right on the Bass Highway on the way west towards Boat Harbour way- you can't miss it.
Man, what this place doesn't know about coffee is not worth knowing. Its a passion for these guys! A converted chapel in Burnie (15 minutes drive east from Wynyard), made into a lovely cafe, a place where we now worship their coffee. And their breakfast....and their lunches....
15 locals recommend
The Chapel
50 Cattley StMan, what this place doesn't know about coffee is not worth knowing. Its a passion for these guys! A converted chapel in Burnie (15 minutes drive east from Wynyard), made into a lovely cafe, a place where we now worship their coffee. And their breakfast....and their lunches....
The location of this gem is tucked away behind Cattley street, near the car parking house- so its easy to miss, but do not miss it! The food is superb, and whilst its unassuming in its appearance, the coffee and food never fails to deliver. So grab a lunch here and then take a wander around Burnie's shops for a bit to walk it off. You wont regret it!
6 locals recommend
Palate Food & Drink
6 Cattley StThe location of this gem is tucked away behind Cattley street, near the car parking house- so its easy to miss, but do not miss it! The food is superb, and whilst its unassuming in its appearance, the coffee and food never fails to deliver. So grab a lunch here and then take a wander around Burnie's shops for a bit to walk it off. You wont regret it!
This is a lovely restaurant, right on the ocean front with spectacular views out. The food and the service are both excellent with a local flavour focus. My tip would be to go around sunset as the views are lovely, and they have a deck you can sit outside to watch the disappearing day.
17 locals recommend
Bayviews Restaurant & Lounge Bar
2 North TerraceThis is a lovely restaurant, right on the ocean front with spectacular views out. The food and the service are both excellent with a local flavour focus. My tip would be to go around sunset as the views are lovely, and they have a deck you can sit outside to watch the disappearing day.
Fish and Chips from this little place are awesome! The fish is fresh, right off the boats, so no frozen basa fillets here! These guys do an fantastic job of delivering consistently excellent fish and chips, and you you can get salads and other seasonal seafood. They do shut at 7- so don't be late!
Wynyard Seafoods on the Wharf
3 Goldie StFish and Chips from this little place are awesome! The fish is fresh, right off the boats, so no frozen basa fillets here! These guys do an fantastic job of delivering consistently excellent fish and chips, and you you can get salads and other seasonal seafood. They do shut at 7- so don't be late!
The Wharf have a great selection of all your favourite pub meals- cooked beautifully with very generous portions- be hungry!
The Wharf Hotel Wynyard
10 Goldie StThe Wharf have a great selection of all your favourite pub meals- cooked beautifully with very generous portions- be hungry!
Super cool little place at the top of town, next to the chemist. Kylie does excellent gourmet pizzas, and can cater for everyone, gluten free bases and plenty of vego options. Eat in and Take Away.
7 locals recommend
LadyBugs Pizza
8 Inglis StSuper cool little place at the top of town, next to the chemist. Kylie does excellent gourmet pizzas, and can cater for everyone, gluten free bases and plenty of vego options. Eat in and Take Away.
Event
The tulip festival occurs in early October, usually the first or second weekend- check their site for exact dates. Its a day of fun in Gutteridge gardens with the tulip tossing, gopher car race, and a mosaic of colours, flavours and folks wandering around. Loads of local produce and fairy floss. Whats not to love!
Bloomin Tulips Festival
Little Goldie StreetThe tulip festival occurs in early October, usually the first or second weekend- check their site for exact dates. Its a day of fun in Gutteridge gardens with the tulip tossing, gopher car race, and a mosaic of colours, flavours and folks wandering around. Loads of local produce and fairy floss. Whats not to love!
Getting Here
Burnie Wynyard Airport offers direct flights from Melbourne right to our doorstep in the North West of Tassie. Regional Express has several flights per day giving you maximum flexibility to drop in when you want. TOP TIP, if you decide last minute to come, they usually have discounted fares so its worth just checking.
Burnie Airport
3 Airport StBurnie Wynyard Airport offers direct flights from Melbourne right to our doorstep in the North West of Tassie. Regional Express has several flights per day giving you maximum flexibility to drop in when you want. TOP TIP, if you decide last minute to come, they usually have discounted fares so its worth just checking.
City advice
Don't miss
The Foreshore Markets- Every 1st and 3rd Sunday
Cool little market along the seafront, with an array of local produce, pop up food vans, local handicrafts, bric-a-brac, and loads of weird and wonderful stuff.
Getting around
Buses operate locally to surrounding areas
If you don't have a car, your only option is a bus. Note- these only operate on Monday- Saturday and not on Sundays nor Public Holidays. Getting here from further afield- say Launceston, you will need to catch the Redline bus to Burnie, and from there, connect with the local bus lines. Timetables for both of these services are readily available online.
Ways to save
Water is safe to drink
Actually, I think our water here is some of the best tasting anywhere! So if you have a bottle you can readily refill from the taps in Wynyard and Burnie. So no need to buy more water!
Customs and culture
People will want to talk to you!
Tasmanian's are a pretty friendly bunch- even more so in regional areas like Wynyard. We will often greet you in the street, and people are very willing to have a chat- so don't be shy about saying hello!
Customs and culture
Tea is not Tea
Locals tend to refer to dinner as tea, so don't get confused if someone asks you out to tea- it wont be a tea cup and brewed leaves affair- more likely to be a steak and three veg affair!
What to pack
Bring a selection of clothes
Pretty much anytime in Tassie the weather can go from hot to cold in a short period of time. In this part of Tassie we don't get too hot nor cold, so best to bring a few layers with you- t-shirt, light jumper and jacket in summer. In winter, bring warmer shirts or tops, warmer jumper and jacket. You should be pretty right for any weather!