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Burnie

Tasmania, Australia

Platypus creek reflection

Last Visited:

Last visited in October 2006

Why Go:

  • spot a platypus

Highlights:

  • Table Cape: tulip farm and lighthouse
  • Penguin Watching: At the Little Penguin Observation Centre you can see the little penguins for free in the evenings when they return to thier nests from a specially constructed viewing area.
  • Platypus Watching: at the Fern Glade Platypus Glade you have a good chance of seeing a platypus in the wild. If you don't get to see one, at least this place is a peaceful location for a walk.
  • Cheese Tasting: at the Lactos Cheese Tasting Centre

Eating & Drinking:

  • Burnie is a large town with the full range of eating establishments

Other things you should know about:

  • Visitor Information: Little Alexander St
  • Annual Burnie Shines festival in October
  • Burnie is tasmania's fourth largest city

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