Nature & Scenery
• Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park: Tasmania’s most iconic wilderness area. A 90-minute drive from Burnie brings you to Dove Lake, the historic boatshed, short alpine walks, and breathtaking views of Cradle Mountain, though weather can sometimes obscure the peaks.
• Boat Harbour Beach: White sands and turquoise waters make this one of Tasmania’s most photographed beaches.
• Sisters Beach & Rocky Cape National Park: A dramatic coastline with Aboriginal heritage sites and scenic short walks.
• Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden (Burnie): An internationally recognised garden featuring winding trails, seasonal blooms, and tranquil ponds.
• Guide Falls: A picturesque waterfall near Ridgley, easily accessible with nearby picnic areas and walking tracks.
• Lake Barrington: A scenic hydro lake, popular for rowing, fishing, and leisurely viewing.
• Table Cape & Lighthouse: A volcanic headland offering sweeping coastal views and spectacular tulip fields in spring.
• Tasmanian Arboretum (Eugenana): A unique collection of trees from around the world and one of the best places to spot wild platypus.
• Dip Falls & Big Tree (near Mawbanna): A striking basalt-column waterfall and one of Tasmania’s largest trees.
• Leven Canyon (near Ulverstone): A dramatic gorge with lookout platforms over the river far below.

Wildlife & Family Fun
• Wings Wildlife Park (Gunns Plains): Tasmania’s largest wildlife park, where you can hand-feed kangaroos and see wombats, devils, and koalas.
• Tasmazia & Village of Lower Crackpot (Promised Land): One of the world’s largest maze complexes, combined with quirky miniature villages.
• Penguin Rookery (Penguin & Burnie): Evening tours offer the chance to watch fairy penguins return to shore.
• Platypus & Glow Worm Tours (Gunns Plains Caves): Explore limestone caves with underground rivers, glow worms, and a chance to see local wildlife.

History & Culture
• Australian Axeman’s Hall of Fame (Latrobe): A celebration of Tasmania’s wood-chopping champions with displays and memorabilia.
• Bass Strait Maritime Centre (Devonport): Exhibitions on Bass Strait shipping, shipwrecks, and maritime history.
• Burnie Regional Gallery & Museum: Contemporary art exhibitions alongside heritage collections that showcase Burnie’s past.
• Latrobe Court House Museum: A small but significant museum offering insights into Latrobe’s history.
• Round Hill Lighthouse (Burnie): A historic 19th-century lighthouse with stunning coastal views.
• Stanley & Highfield Historic Site: A Georgian homestead built by the Van Diemen’s Land Company, set beneath the dramatic Nut headland.
• Warrawee Forest Reserve (Latrobe): Renowned for platypus viewing and Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Food & Drink
• Anvers Chocolate Factory (Latrobe): Belgian-style chocolate making with tastings and a café in a historic house.
• Ashgrove Dairy Door (Elizabeth Town/Latrobe): Award-winning cheeses, milk, and ice cream, all available at the farm shop.
• Ghost Rock Wines (Port Sorell): A modern cellar door with sweeping vineyard and Bass Strait views.
• Hellyers Road Distillery (Burnie): Tasmania’s largest boutique distillery, best known for its single malt whisky.
• Seven Sheds Brewery (Railton): A pioneer in Tasmanian craft beer, also producing honey mead in a hop garden setting.
• Spreyton Cider Co. (Spreyton): Traditional apple orchard ciders, crafted from locally grown fruit.
• Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café (Elizabeth Town): Famous for berry-based meals, desserts, and tastings.
• 41° South Salmon & Ginseng Farm (Deloraine): An eco-farm offering tours and tastings of premium smoked salmon.

Towns & Villages
• Burnie: A lively city hub with galleries, museums, lookouts, and penguin tours.
• Devonport: Gateway to the region, home to the Mersey Bluff Lighthouse, coastal walks, and maritime history.
• Latrobe: A heritage town with antique shops, chocolate, and riverside charm.
• Penguin: A seaside village best known for its giant Penguin statue and vibrant Sunday markets.
• Sheffield: The “Town of Murals,” with more than 60 outdoor artworks depicting local stories.
• Railton: The “Town of Topiary,” where imaginative hedge sculptures line the streets.
• Stanley: A historic fishing village dominated by The Nut, a volcanic headland offering panoramic views.
• Deloraine: An artistic riverside town at the foothills of the Western Tiers.

Local Crafts & Produce
• Australian Honey Products (Sheffield): Tastings of Tasmanian honey, mead, and beeswax products.
• Simon Martin Whip & Leathercraft (Spreyton): Hand-crafted whips and leather goods, with live demonstrations.