BINDY31 Posted September 22, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2019 We are cruising to Tasmania and Melbourne in March on Queen Elizabeth and wondering what to do in Burnie? Ar hire seems to be from Wynyard airport..... would love to drive ourselves around for the day. Anyone done this? cheers belinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 22, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2019 There is car hire in town, or at least there was when we were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 22, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2019 https://www.hertz.com.au/p/hire-a-car/australia/tasmania/burnie/burnie-downtown?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=gmb_listing&utm_content=burnie downtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 22, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Yep we did it last year, taxi to the airport, we shared with another couple on our roll call, drove the food trail, visiting a strawberry farm, chocolate place, cheese factories, lunch by Bass Strait, a couple of antique stores, cherry farm. The taxi to the airport was about $20 from memory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 23, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I haven’t been to Burnie by cruise ship but isn’t cradle mountain a big destination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 23, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Yes, but it is around 1 1/2 - 2 hours each way just to get to Dove lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 23, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2019 The couple we shared a cab to the airport with did Cradle Mountain, they thought it was a bit pushed for time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 23, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Yeah, time to have a quick look but not much time for a walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted September 23, 2019 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I would recommend a short (40mins from Wynyard) drive to Stanley. Great historical sites and the chair lift up 'The Nut' which is a unique lava formation with stunning views. Most travellers dont bother with the north west of Tassie, but we loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 23, 2019 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Penguin is nice as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I have to say, last time we were there we spend days deciding if we would go East or West. so many options all worth visiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 24, 2019 #12 Share Posted September 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: I have to say, last time we were there we spend days deciding if we would go East or West. so many options all worth visiting. what about south? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 24, 2019 #13 Share Posted September 24, 2019 27 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: what about south? Didn’t consider South had done it before. Didn’t really consider North either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 24, 2019 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2019 1 hour ago, GUT2407 said: Didn’t consider South had done it before. Didn’t really consider North either. I have been north numerous times, generally on the ship later that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted September 25, 2019 #15 Share Posted September 25, 2019 For Burnie, thoroughly recommend the 3 hour 'Scenic Burnie & Surrounds' tour we booked thru Burnie Visitor Information Centre at Maker's Workshop. Small group tour that included a visit to Platypus habitat, whiskey distillery, short town tour & lovely drive along the coastline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 25, 2019 #16 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I enjoyed our visit to the whiskey distillery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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