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Burnie - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Burnie is the gateway to
the rich mining area of the west coast and scenic and historic area
of the far north west coast. Built on the shores of Emu Bay, this
deepwater port is the fifth largest container port in Australia and
is serviced by a rail centre which is headquarters for the only
privately operated system in the state, the Emu Bay Railway Company
Ltd. A great place for a stopover, there is a variety of
accommodation including hotels, motels and caravan parks. Burnie
also offers much to see and do. There is the multi-functional Civic
Centre, which provides theatre and convention facilities. The
complex includes the regional Art Gallery providing national and
international programmes, as well as works from its own collection.
There is also a Pioneer Village Museum, which houses over 20,000
items.
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Burnie also has its gardens and parks, including Burnie Park, Fern
Glade, Romaine Park Reserve, Guide Falls, Emu Valley Rhododendron
Gardens and the privately-run Annsleigh Gardens. For up-to-date information visit the
local tourist information centre. For Burnie
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This tablet, affixed in 1977, is a tribute to the pioneers of
Burnie.
The first permanent settlers, Van Diemens Land Company
indentured servants from Britain, arrived at Emu Bay n the Cutter
Fanny
from Stanley on February 22, 1828 |
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Burnie Attractions Online |
 Lactos Cheese Tasting Centre
145 Old Surrey Rd, BURNIE TAS 7320 Ph: 03 6433 9255
Heaven for cheese-lovers, where your taste buds can be tempted by a
huge selection including Brie, Camembert, Swiss, Havarti, Cheddar,
Washed Rind, Neufchatel, Club, Gouda, Blue, Gruyere, Raclette, Tilsit,
Emmentaler... and more.
There is also the famous Heidi Farm Cheese
range, made by their Master Cheesmakers. While youre here, stay for
some lunch... we did.
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Emu Valley
Rhododendron Garden
Breffny Rd, BURNIE TAS 7320 Ph: 03 6435 0478
Open during August to November.
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Pioneers Village
Museum
Civic Square Precinct, off Little Alexander St,
BURNIE TAS 7320
Burnie was once dominated by towering rainforest. When
you visit the museum you can see what life was like for the early
pioneers and how the pulp and paper mill helped shaped the city as it is
today.
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Walking Trail
There is a 17 km walking trail that skirts the city, along Burnie
Park, through native rainforest to a dramatic waterfall.
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Tasmania Events |
Burnie Farmers
Market
Wivenhoe Showground, BURNIE TAS 7320 Ph: 03 6431 5882
Held first and third Saturday of each month
The Burnie Farmers Market has some 50
stalls selling fresh produce and craft.
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