Top Burnie Art & Culture

Cradle Mountain has some of the most beloved landscapes and hikes in the UNESCO-listed Tasmanian Wilderness. This tour makes visiting the area directly from your cruise ship easier by tailoring the tour around the time of your cruise ship departure. Journey through pretty coastline and farm and forest lands on the way to Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake and back.

Take a small-group day trip with your knowledgeable and friendly local tour guide Howard, who is ready to show you around the magnificent Stanley and The Nut!

This shore excursion takes you to the heart of the northwest, the seaside township of Stanley. On our way from Burnie sit back and enjoy the drive while we pass through picturesque farmlands to the left and captivating views of the Bass Strait to our right. Once in Stanley enjoy the short ride on the chairlift to The Nut. This odd-looking rock sits 143 metres above sea level and around 25 million years ago, was an active volcano. With 360-degree views of the Circular Head region, it makes for the perfect photo opportunity. See The Nut from a different perspective at Highfield House, built in the 1830s, this historic home has a few stories to tell! Spend some time wandering around this stunning old homestead and through the well-maintained grounds before having some time to explore Stanley. Stop by Godfrey's Beach, Hursey's Seafood for a tasty lunch, or take a self-guided walk around the historic homes of Stanley.

The only shore excursion to visit Simon Martin Whips & Leathercraft! Join us on this shore excursion through the Mersey Valley. Our first stop of the day is the gorgeous Tasmanian Arboretum, the best place in Australia to spot a platypus in the wild according to the Australian Platypus Monitoring Network! We'll spend some time searching for one of these elusive monotremes or explore the world's largest collection of Tasmanian woody plants. The second stop of the day is in the world-famous Town of Murals, Sheffield. Recently named Tassie's Top Tourism Town, it's easy to see why! With quirky shops, spectacular murals, and great food we'll spend some time exploring this country town before being joined by local artist Julian Bale to add your mark on our cruise mural. With Mt Roland as our backdrop, we depart Sheffield and make our way to Simon Martin Whips for a whip-cracking demonstration, you'll also get to make your own small leather coaster to take home with you.