Getting Here
If you're looking to get to pataway / Burnie from Melbourne, Devonport, Launceston, or Hobart, there are several convenient transportation options available.
For those flying in, Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) is located just 20 kilometers west of the center of Burnie and offers daily one-hour flights to and from Melbourne, as well as other local destinations.
If you prefer to travel by sea, the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry sails daily between Melbourne and Devonport, and from there, Burnie is just a 40-minute drive (50 km) west.
Alternatively, Redline Coaches provides regular routes between Tasmania's major cities, including Hobart, Launceston, and Devonport, with connections to Burnie and Smithton. This is a great option for those who prefer to take in the scenic beauty of Tasmania along the way.
Travelling Times and Distances to/from Burnie
Burnie is an easy drive to/from these popular locations:
| Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) |
20 minutes (20km) |
| Devonport |
40 minutes (50 km) |
| Launceston |
1 hour 40 min (150km) |
| Hobart |
3 hrs 50min (325km) |
NW Region:
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| Table Cape |
25 min |
| Stanley |
1 hour |
| Waratah |
1 hour |
| Cradle Mountain |
1 hour 30 min |
| Smithton (Marrawah/Woolnorth) |
1 hour 20 min |
| Strahan (Queenstown/West Coast) |
2 hours 30 min |
| Northern Region |
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| Barnbougle (Golf) |
2 hours 30 min |
| Derby (MTB) |
2 hours 50 min |
| East Coast |
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| St Helens (Bingalong/Bay of Fires) |
3 hours 20 min |
| Freycinet (Coles Bay/Wine Glass Bay) |
3 hours 30 min |
| Triabunna (Maria Island) |
3 hours 30 min |
| Southern Region |
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| Tasman Peninsula (Port Arthur) |
4 hours 20 min |
| Kettering - Bruny Island |
5 hours 20 min |
| Southport (Cockle Creek) |
5 hours |