Viking Orion Shore Excursion
Welcome to Burnie. If you’re visiting on the Noordam, our Burnie shore excursions are designed to help you make the most of your time ashore with a relaxed, well-organised experience. eGuide is the leading Tasmanian Shore Excursion operator and offer a full range of tours for guests arriving on the Viking Orion. With award-winning service and a strong reputation for cruise tours, you can explore with confidence. Browse our Burnie shore excursions below and simply click “Book”—just select your sailing date. If you make a mistake, don’t worry, we’ll fix it for you.
Easy Meeting Point
All passengers take the free shuttle bus from the port into Burnie city. Once you arrive, you’ll find us waiting—we are the main operator for Viking Orion Burnie shore excursions. All tours are designed to allow time to reach us and we will delay if the shuttle is running late.
On-Time Guarantee & Full Refunds
✔ 100% guaranteed on-time return to your ship.. we have lots of spare buses and all tours designed with safety time built in, RELAX and not an issue in Burnie
✔ Full refund if your ship does not dock
✔ Full refund if you are unable to board your cruise
✔ Flexible departures if your ship is delayed
TICKETS ARE ON SALE WHEN YOU ARRIVE BUT WE CANNOT ENSURE AVAILABITY FOR EACH TOUR
Cradle Mountain Tour - small group tour
Small group tour (maximum 10 guests). Experience the iconic beauty of Cradle Mountain on a scenic journey into Tasmania’s alpine wilderness. Take in breathtaking views at Dove Lake, wander through cool temperate rainforest, and enjoy time to explore at your own pace in this World Heritage landscape. Visit the Interpretation Centre, with opportunities to view waterfalls and experience the surrounding rainforest environment, and stop at the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre for refreshments and a short break. This carefully designed experience focuses on the key highlights, maximising the time available and being a small bus means we can enter the park. Please note the drive to Cradle Mountain is approximately 90 minutes each way.
Departs: 0930 Returns 1500
Cost $250 ( Australia Dollars)
Burnie Shore Excursion: Hellyers Road Whisky & Tasting Experience (small group)
Visit Hellyers Road Distillery, Australia’s most awarded distillery at the World Whiskies Awards (2024 & 2026), and enjoy a premium tasting experience just a short drive from Burnie. Renowned for its cool-climate Tasmanian single malts, Hellyers Road has earned global recognition, including multiple gold medals and category wins, with standout whiskies such as the 21-Year-Old Peated Cask Finish and 19-Year-Old Voyager Cask. Enjoy the chance to sample these multi-award-winning whiskies and discover why Tasmania is now recognised as one of the world’s leading whisky regions. A tasting is included and you are free to buy more drinks. We have 45 minutes at the Distillery.
THIS TOUR IT TIMED TO FOLLOW THE BURNIE ATTRACTIONS BUS
Departs: 1400 Returns 1520
Cost $40 Australia Dollars (includes a tasting)
Private Burnie Shore Excursion
Make the most of your visit with a private shore excursion in Burnie, designed around your interests, timing, and pace. Skip the crowds and enjoy a personalised shore excursion with a flexible itinerary and guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
Travel in comfort with a professional local driver-guide and choose from a range of experiences, including:
Cradle Mountain – iconic landscapes and short walks
Cradle Coast Tasting Trail – chocolate, wine, cider, and whisky
Stanley & The Nut – dramatic coastal scenery and history
Burnie highlights – lookouts, gardens, and seaside villages
Tours are fully customised and operated in modern vehicles suited to couples, families, and small groups (larger groups on request).
Book with confidence:
✔ Full refund if your ship does not dock
✔ Full refund if you are unable to board
✔ Flexible, cruise-aligned scheduling