Become a Burnie Local Guide

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1. Overview

Becoming a Local Guide is a fantastic way to share your knowledge, showcase your favorite spots, and make a positive impact on your community. As a Local Guide, you can write reviews, add photos, answer questions, and update details about places on online maps. Plus, you can recommend and promote local gems on social media.

Local Guides help people discover exciting places to eat, shop, and explore. By sharing your insights, you enable others to make informed decisions and uncover hidden gems they might otherwise miss. Including location-specific tags, like #DiscoverBurnie or #LoveBurnie, can increase the visibility of your posts and attract people interested in learning more about your area.

Becoming a Local Guide is a fun, rewarding way to celebrate your community. Whether you're passionate about food, history, or the outdoors, there’s a way for you to contribute your unique insights. Start sharing your favorite places and experiences today!

 

Related Information

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Socials:

 

Tassie Tourism Ambassadors

Join a band of Tassie Tourism Ambassadors across all corners of Tasmania.

The Tassie Tourism Ambassador Program has been created specifically for the Tasmanian tourism industry as a way to equip tourism and hospitality staff and interested locals with the skills to offer a great visitor experience and local knowledge to tell the story of the region.

It's FREE, easy to participate, and demonstrates your passion and knowledge for Tassie, our tourism industry, and your local patch.

Learn more at https://www.tassietourismambassador.com.au/

Tours by Locals

Are you a passionate local eager to share your knowledge and love for your city or region? Joining Tours by Locals and Showaround offers you the opportunity to share your expertise and personal insights, creating memorable experiences for travelers from around the world.

Whether you're an expert in history, culture, outdoor adventures, or culinary delights, there is a chance to showcase the hidden gems of our community, and make a positive impact on the journey of curious travellers.

https://www.toursbylocals.com/
https://www.showaround.com/

2. Get Social in Burnie

Do you enjoy taking photos?  Help inspire others to enjoy the marvels of Burnie by shaing your photos on your socials.

 

Hastags for popular Burnie Locations:

#discoverburnie, #loveburnie

#burnie
#burnietasmania
#guidefalls
#hellyersroad
#emuvalleyrhododendrongarden
#burniepenguins
#burnieregionalmuseum
#burniearts
#burniepark
#burniebeach
#ferngladereserve
#cooeebeach
#burnieport
#burniefarmersmarket
#romainereserve

3. Online Burnie Business Profiles

Help people to discover and locate your business effortlessly.  Create an online business profile to enhance your visibility and increase your chances of attracting new customers in Burnie

Why is it essential for my local business to be online?

Australians rely on online search and maps to navigate, find local stores, check opening hours, and read reviews. With 97% of consumers looking up local businesses online and 72% using Google Maps, having an online presence is crucial.

How does verifying my online business profile help?

Verified profiles improve visibility, build trust, and enhance search rankings, making it easier for customers to find you. Having complete and accurate information boosts your business’s SEO performance.  Create profiles on platforms like Google, Bing, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to maximize exposure.

How do I set up my business profile?

It’s easy to add your business details—name, address, phone, website, and hours—on platforms like Google and Bing.

  • Google: Search for your address, then click “Add a missing place” or “Claim this Business.”
  • Bing: Import your Google listing for seamless updates that sync weekly at Bing Places.

Upload photos, respond to reviews, and post updates to keep your profile engaging.

How can I use my profile to attract more customers?

Keep your details and business hours current, share photos, and promote offers, events, or new services. Encourage customers to leave reviews and respond to them promptly to foster a positive image.

How do local guides support businesses?

Local Guides share reviews, photos, and updates about places on Maps and social platforms, making it easier for others to discover new spots in your area. Engaging with reviews can encourage more Local Guides to promote businesses in the community.

4. Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW)

Attention all Tourism Suppliers and Operators in Burnie

ATDW Is Australia's national platform for digital tourism information on Australia.

Information from this platform is displayed on Tourism Australia and Tourism Tas Websites:

 

Supported by our state West by NorthWest Regional Tourism Organisation WxNW who will gladly provide you assistance.

How ATDW Works

  1. Tourism Suppliers enter their listing through the ATDW-Online platform.
  2. STOs* review and quality assure the listing ensuring it meets National Content Standards.
  3. Distributors pull the listings that they wish to publish on their digital channel through the ATDW platform. Take a look at the current list of Distributor Sites that your listing will appear on.
  4. Consumers can now discover your business on licensed distributor digital channels

*STOs = State and Territory Tourism Organisations = our WxNW group

Tourism Suppliers include:

  • Accommodation
  • Attraction
  • Events
  • Food and Drink
  • Hire
  • Tours
  • Transport
  • Information

 

Register and manage your listing

Visit www.atdw-online.com.au to register and manage your listing. Changes to your business details and images can be made at any time.

Remember to keep your listing up to date, listings automatically expire if they are not updated every 12 months.  

Tourism Tasmania oversees ATDW-Online for all Tasmanian listings and are available for assistance including how to register, set-up or update your listing, contact Tourism Tasmania on (03) 6165 5286 or email atdw@tourism.tas.gov.au

For more information refer to: https://www.tourismtasmania.com.au/marketing/atdw

 

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Burnie Attractions in the ATDW Database