Wynyard

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Tourism Tasmania
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Experience the delights of a rural seaside town that is overlooked by an extinct volcano and dazzles with its scenic setting and springtime tulips.

The seaside town of Wynyard sits at the mouth of the Inglis River on Tasmania’s northwest coast. The ocean and river support a range of water-based activities, while the surrounding countryside offers a quiet, scenic backdrop ripe for exploration.

Wynyard is in the shadow of a magnificent natural wonder, a 13-million-year-old volcano called Table Cape. Drive to the top of the cape, which rises up 180 metres (590.5 feet) above the sea. Stop by the viewing platform for the beautiful vistas of the Tasmanian coastline, then walk along the cliff-top path to the Table Cape Lighthouse. You can take a guided tour of the tower and learn about its history.

When you come back down from the cape, head for another geological wonder, Fossil Bluff. These ancient cliffs have yielded numerous fossils over the years. Among them, the remains of a marsupial that's thought to be approximately 25 million years old. Try and spot fossils, which are still embedded in the rocks. After your fossil hunt, swim, kayak and fish at the bluff’s beaches. Back in the town, enjoy more aquatic fun at East Wynyard Beach.

As you travel through the area, you will see a large patchwork of fields. At all times of year they are a gorgeous sight, but particularly in spring when tulips and lilies bloom and they are a riot of colour. For a few weeks in September and October, you can stroll through these flower fields when you visit the Table Cape Tulip Farm. If you are in Wynyard during this time, join the locals in celebrating the Bloomin' Tulips Festival, a 3-week celebration of the flowers.

Wynyard has several accommodation options. The town is easily accessible via car, ferry and plane. The Spirit of Tasmania ferry is located about 45 minutes away in Devonport, and Burnie Airport is directly outside the town. Stay for a while to make the most of the incredible scenery and outdoor pursuits.

Where to stay in Wynyard

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Somerset

Somerset is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Somerset Beach and Cam River Conservation Area.

Somerset
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Doctors Rocks

Though Doctors Rocks might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Seabrook Golf Club and East Wynard Beach.

Doctors Rocks
The Waterfront Wynyard
The Waterfront Wynyard
3.5 out of 5
1 Goldie Street, Wynyard, TAS
The price is P4,687 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P4,687
P5,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 3.5-star golf motel in Wynyard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (575 reviews)
"Great position, and very helpful and pleasant staff. A bigger refrigerator would have been good."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

The Waterfront Wynyard
Somerset Caravan Park
Somerset Caravan Park
2 out of 5
113 Bass Hwy, Somerset, TAS
The price is P3,785 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P3,785
P3,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Book a stay at this beach holiday park in Wynyard. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Somerset Beach and Burnie Golf Club ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"Loved it all"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025

Somerset Caravan Park
Best Western Burnie Murchison Lodge
Best Western Burnie Murchison Lodge
3.5 out of 5
9 Murchison Hwy, Burnie, Somerset, TAS
The price is P4,779 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P4,779
P5,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Wynyard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Memorial Park and Burnie Golf Club ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (311 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and good location within walking distance to town and restaurants."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Best Western Burnie Murchison Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Euphoria House
Euphoria House
4.5 out of 5
2 Yulambi Ct, Wynyard, TAS
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury vacation home in Wynyard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions York Street Reserve and Wonders ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"We loved this place, we’ll stay again when needed happily! I quite wish this was my actual house!"

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2020

Euphoria House
One North Terrace
One North Terrace
2.5 out of 5
1 North Terrace, Burnie, TAS
Stay at this aparthotel in Burnie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions West Beach and Burnie Arts & Function Centre ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Cindi at Reception went above and beyond to accommodate our needs after we were stranded as a result of cancelled flights due to Cyclone Alfred. Great place and great location."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

One North Terrace
Burnie City Apartments
Burnie City Apartments
4.5 out of 5
22 Marine Terrace, Burnie, TAS
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Burnie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Burnie Arts & Function Centre and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
"Laundry & large fridge were good"

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Burnie City Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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