Burnie MTB Park - Pump Track and Mountain Bike Trails The "Send it Case it" pump track and MTB cycle path are now open - Grab your BMX, scooter, or unicycle (?) and 'Send-it' on these mountain biking tracks.
Burnie Park Within a short stroll or drive from Burnie CBD, you'll find a tranquil retreat featuring lush greenery, a rose garden, a waterfall, and various accessible amenities including playgrounds, barbecues, and picnic facilities.
Burnie Waterfront, West Beach Follow the main streets of the city centre to the Burnie foreshore, the City by the Sea. West Beach is a block from the central business district and is connected by boardwalk to the new University of Tasmania Cradle Coast Campus and the little penguin habitat on the western end of the beach.
Cooee Beach and public toilets Calm sandy beach offering a picnic area, a long low-tide shoreline & expansive coastal views. Carpark, picnic table and public toilets are located on the eastern end.
Cooee Point Reserve Absolute beachfront! The Burnie City Council provides a short stay (max 2 nights) free camping permit for fully self-contained vehicles, 2.5km west of the Burnie town centre.
Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden The 25-acre garden features over 22,000 select rhododendrons and companion plants, creating a spectacular floral display between late August and January each year.
Fern Glade Reserve A peaceful river valley on the edge of the city abundant in flora and fauna. It offers tracks for long walks along the banks of the Emu River and the chance to see platypus surfacing. For those more adventurous take a bush walk to the lookout.
Guide Falls A 20-minute scenic drive south of Burnie past the township of Ridgley, Guide Waterfall is the most accessible waterfalls in the Burnie hinterland.
Oakleigh Park This small historical parkland has an important link with the European settlement of Burnie.
Oldaker Falls Burnie Park is divided by a natural waterway flowing over the Oldaker Waterfalls which can be viewed at the top of a short walking trail, and flows into a small pond with a raft of ducks.
Platypus Spotting in Burnie Explore the rivers edge trail of Fern Glade Reserve for the platypus in its natural environment.
Romaine Reserve Romaine Reserve features a fitness track that winds around a dam on Romaine Creek containing domestic and wild fowl. On leash dog exercise is permitted in some areas.
South Burnie Foreshore Esplanade This multipurpose shared recreation area is a hive of activity forming part of the Coastal Pathway, includes colourful change rooms, a dog walking beach, exercise equipment, boat ramp and jetty, plus canoe and yacht clubs.
Upper Natone Reserve Explore the Upper Natone Forest Reserve, a recreational destination that offers a range of amenities such as BBQs, picnic tables, a toilet, a play area with swings, and the inviting Pat Crane shelter. Take a leisurely half-hour stroll along the picturesque walking track, meandering through diverse native vegetation, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty.
View Road Reserve Home of Disc Golf (frisbee golf), the large reserve boasts creeks, grassed areas and tracks including a pump track and MTB mountain bike trails - a playground for wheels. It is close to the city and suitable for walking, running, cycling, dog park (enclosed exercise area) and recreation.
Visit the Little Penguins Friends of Burnie Penguins provide a free interpretative guided experience to visitors to the Burnie Little Blue Fairy Penguin colony.