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Wynyard

The pretty north-west coast town of Wynyard is the centre of a prosperous farming district. It is also a popular tourist centre, with an airport on the edge of town.


Main Attractions

Gutteridge Gardens are attractive parklands beside the Inglis River. There is a Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) interpretive sculpture at the information centre. Scenic walks include a riverside ramble to amazing Fossil Bluff, where the sea cliffs contain thousands of fossils. In the mid-1800s a 20 million-year-old fossil marsupial was discovered at the Bluff; the oldest ever found.

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Nearby attractions

Scenic flights over the coastline and north-west wilderness areas are available at the airport. The drive or walk to Table Cape, a 170m volcanic plug, passes a colourful patchwork of vegetables, poppies and tulips, with Cape Tulip Farm open for inspection in October. Table Cape, 5km north, has an historic lighthouse and stunning views over a vast stretch of the coastline. Boat Harbour, 15km NW, is considered one of Australia's most beautiful beaches, with white sand, crystal-clear blue water, coral formations, rocky outcrops for fishing and tidal pools. Seals usually visit the bay in late summer. Further west, Rocky Cape NP has many excellent walks, Aboriginal relics, a marine park and lighthouse.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Wynyard. Retrieved December 03, 2008, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/tas/wynyard. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: North West

Fairy Penguin and Tourist
by JB
North West Tasmania, from Burnie with its industrial heritage and busy port, the Bass Highway follows the coast westward, almost always within sight of Bass Strait Massive bluffs nudge out into the sea. Table Cape, just beyond Wynyard, flat-topped and fertile, with flowering tulips carpeting its fields in spring; Rocky Cape, with its native orchids, bushwalks and sea cliffs; and Circular Head, where the historic village of Stanley snuggles up against the steep-sided Nut. more

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Tourist info

Hogg and Goldie Sts, Ph: (03) 6442 4143

Web sites with information, accommodation or tours for Wynyard:
Seaward B & B
Alexandria

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