City of Burnie, North West, Tasmania

BURNIE - TASMANIA - 7320


	Population: 20,000, Elevation: 10m Latitude: -41.0307 Longitude:145.5408 Location: 330km north west of Hobart 150km west of Launceston Highway:Bass Hwy (A1). In the north west of the state on Bass Strait. Nearest Major Town:Burnie Nearest Airport:Devonport Touring Area:North West	View north over Burnie from the lookout

Located on Emu Bay this town is Tasmania's fourth largest. Based on paper production recent cutbacks have resulted in a push for tourism. Deepwater port, dairy products, Pioneer Village Museum, Rhododendron Festival in November.
The growth of the city of Burnie, which extends well along the north-west coast and inland, has long been linked with industry, port and rail activities. Burnie prospered following the discovery of tin at Waratah's Mt Bischoff late last century, with bagged tin ore being shipped from the port. More recently, its development has been tied to the expansion of Associated Pulp and Paper Mills Ltd., the city's largest employer. Other key industries are Tasmanian Plywood Mills, Tioxide Australia Pty Ltd., Blue Ribbon Meat Products and Lactos Pty Ltd., all of which have large export markets.
On the shores of Emu Bay, Burnie is a delightful city and a great place for a fun filled getaway. Glorious gardens, meticulously maintained and a pleasure to explore include Rhododendron Gardens and Burnie Park. Burnie's port is the fifth largest container port in Australia and serviced by the Emu Bay Railway Company Ltd. is the only privately owned system in Tasmania. Golf courses, cinemas, sporting facilities and varied accommodation.

What to see and do:
Inspection of APPM and Lactos operations, heritage of the Pioneer Village Museum and Burnie Inn, recreation for people of all ages in Burnie Park, Burnie Art Gallery, entertainment and displays in the Civic Centre complex, visits to the Burnie lookout and, farther afield, to Fern Glade (3km), Guide Falls (17km), Hellyer Gorge (46km).
Visitors should call in to the Visitor Centre on Bass Highway where you can see the paper sculptures and paper making displays at the Makers Workshop. There are also wine and Whisky sales. The Hellyer's Road Whisky distillery is located overlooking the city and visitors are welcome.

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INFORMATION CENTRE:

Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre (Burnie)
Bass Hwy. Burnie. 7320
Ph 03 6434 6111

HOW TO GET THERE:
BY CAR
Take one of the twin 'Spirit of Tasmania' ferries introduced onto the crossing in 2002 from Melbourne to Devonport. Sleek, modern and purpose built they provide comfortable evening crossing both ways, every day, with additional daylight sailings at busy times.
There are extensive facilities on board including restaurants, bars, an information kiosk, plenty of seating, and snacks are available from the bars.

Enquiries on 132 010
On line bookings and enquiries: http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au. You can even receive your ticket by email.

BY AIR:
QANTAS, Jetstar and Virgin Blue have daily flights to Hobart, Launceston and Devonport from Melbourne.
COACH:
Daily services operate from Hobart and Launceston

Coach Operators
Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000
Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030