Waratah-Wynyard district, Tasmania, Australia

Places to visit near Wynyard

Wynyard is a town in Waratah-Wynyard district, Tasmania, Australia, home to about 5,820 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 beaches & coast, 14 waterfalls and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are South Burnie Beach (23 km), Rocky Cape National Park (24 km) and Guide Falls (25 km).

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Wynyard, Tasmania
Wynyard, Waratah-Wynyard district, Tasmania, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wynyard at a glance

Location
Waratah-Wynyard district, Tasmania, Australia
Population
about 5,820
Coordinates
40.9897° S, 145.7262° E
Places within 50 km
86 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Wynyard

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wynyard

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wynyard. The closest is Mount Hicks (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Wynyard

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wynyard. The closest is East Wynyard Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Wynyard

42 waterfalls within 100 km of Wynyard. The closest is Oldaker Falls (19 km); the best-known is Guide Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wynyard

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wynyard. The closest is Lake Llewellyn (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Wynyard

17 parks within 100 km of Wynyard. The closest is Cam Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wynyard

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wynyard. The closest is Rocky Cape National Park (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Wynyard

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wynyard
  2. 1 km East Wynyard Beach · beach, Waratah-Wynyard
  3. 22 km South Burnie Beach · beach, City of Burnie
  4. 18 km Guide Falls · waterfall, City of Burnie
  5. 46 km Rocky Cape National Park · national park, Circular Head
  6. 21 km Table Cape Lighthouse · beach, Waratah-Wynyard
  7. 6 km Back to Wynyard

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How to reach Wynyard

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wynyard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2283Mount Hicks (7 km)
    Beaches & coast2348East Wynyard Beach (1 km)
    Waterfalls1442Oldaker Falls (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs431Lake Llewellyn (18 km)
    Parks417Cam Park (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens515Rocky Cape National Park (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves513Cam River (14 km)
    Caves610Wet Cave (22 km)
    Other attractions22Penguin General Cemetery & Vantage Point (39 km)
    Museums02Axeman's Hall of Fame (78 km)
    Churches11Penguin Uniting Church (40 km)
    Treks01Overland Track Section 1 (98 km)

    Wynyard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wynyard?

    East Wynyard Beach (beach, about 1 km), South Burnie Beach (beach, about 23 km), Rocky Cape National Park (national park, about 24 km), Guide Falls (waterfall, about 25 km), Table Cape Lighthouse (beach, about 6 km), MacKenzies Beach (beach, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wynyard?

    86 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 beaches & coast, 14 waterfalls, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wynyard?

    Mount Hicks, about 7 km by road; Smarts Hill (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Wynyard?

    East Wynyard Beach, about 1 km by road; Table Cape Lighthouse (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Wynyard?

    Oldaker Falls, about 19 km by road; Detention Falls (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wynyard?

    Start in Wynyard, visit East Wynyard Beach, then South Burnie Beach, then Guide Falls, then Rocky Cape National Park, then Table Cape Lighthouse, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wynyard?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Wynyard

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Wynyard’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Wynyard on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.