One of the most pleasant and captivating areas of Tasmania is the port city of Burnie, which is home to Australia’s largest working farm that produces eucalyptus trees and is most famous for its annual 10km road race known as the Burnie Ten.
The city is based on the coast and overlooks Emu Bay where many visitors enjoy soaking up the summer sun, swimming in the clear waters and for the more adventurous, surfing. Visitors are never short of things to do in Burnie with some slightly unusual tourist attractions on offer including touring the Lactos Cheese factory to sample some of the country’s finest Camembert cheese washed down with a glass of wine.
The Creative Paper Mill is a popular place to visit with children and guests can tour the displays that include paper made from kangaroo excrement and life-size paper sculptures. Burnie Park is perhaps the most famous attraction in Burnie with its glorious assortment of gardens, parks, old buildings and fields lined with hiking trails and cycling paths.
Those with an adventurous edge can take a short drive to Fernglade Platypus Sanctuary or try their hand at conquering the domineering Cradle Mountain, located less than a two-hour drive away.
The Burnie Inn can be found in the Burnie Park area and barbecuing equipment here can be used free of charge. Other hotels in the town provide a host of accommodation options, with everything from campsites to four-star resorts available.
Devonport can be accessed via the four-lane highway that passes close to the town and an airport is located only 20 minutes away, making Burnie readily accessible to visitors. Burnie Railway Station provides train rides that are great to entertain restless children.
Travellers who fancy a tipple or two can take a trip to Hellyer’s Road Whiskey Distillery and warm their cockles with a sample of the single malt before sampling one of the many restaurants close to the seafront.
Jobs are easy to find in Burnie, with much of the town geared towards hosting tourists. Local attractions often hire tour guides, waiting staff and hotel workers to provide for the ever increasing amount of tourists.