Burnie Attractions Bus: Burnie Shore Excursion
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on an unforgettable journey around Burnie with the eGuide Burnie Attractions Bus. Designed for cruisers eager to capture Tasmania's essence, our two-hour guided tour features short stops and insights from our local guide. Tour Highlights: Upper Burnie Lookout: Panoramic views of Bass Strait and the picturesque harbour. Snap a photo of your cruise ship. (5 min) Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens: Explore 11 hectares of botanical wonderland with rhododendrons and exotic flora. Keep an eye out for a platypus! (30 min) Fernglade Reserve: Tranquil wilderness with native wonders like platypuses and vibrant birdlife. (10 min) Charming Village of Penguin: Visit the seaside village named for its penguin colonies. Capture a photo with the iconic Penguin sculpture. (10 min) For the Regatta ship the tour will visit Guide Falls instead of Penguin and Fernglade
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fee for Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
3.8
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Ratings come from 24 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
3Not my favorite
I think they did they best they could with what they had, but there is just not that much to see on a short cruise excursion in Burnie. We went to the garden to see a platypus, but none to be seen. The grounds were nice, but we were there in the fall season for them, so not very pretty overall.
4Port visit Burnie, Tasmania
Stopped in Burnie, Tasmania, on a cruise where a shuttle took us from the port into town where we were personally greeted by the town mayor, Teeny Brumby. What a treat, if only all our politicians had so much enthusiasm.
2There was not much to see...
There was not much to see on this tour for what we paid. The guide/driver was hard to hear especially in back of bus.
3Not worth it at this time of year
My mistake in not checking if the flowers would be in bloom this time of year. I guess I expected a tour that included the Rhododendron Gardens would be at a time they would be in bloom. Not worth the money to see green that is all around us without spending the time or money.
2SKIP this Excursion!
It was very unorganized and difficult to find where to meet the bus in town. Our guide was older and very hard to hear and understand. The stops we went to on this excursion were okay but nothing amazing. Would recommend doing the "Wings" excursion instead.
5We loved this tour! We...
We loved this tour! We enjoyed getting out and wondering around freely. Penguin is a great little town. Highly recommend.
Know before you go
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- eGuide
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a TWO HOUR drive around Burnie led by a onboard guide with series of stops, some very short. The first departure is 10am other departures can be purchased from the eGuide desk once you arrive into Burnie, or if sold out here.
How it compares in Burnie
- Its from-price is 59% below the median of the 7 experiences we list in Burnie.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 7.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Burnie
Burnie is a working port on Tasmania's north-west coast, backed by green farmland, with a long foreshore, an art gallery and little penguins nearby.
Burnie lies on Bass Strait on Tasmania's north-west coast, beneath a ridge of farmland. It is named after a director of the Van Diemen's Land Company, and it grew around its harbour, which still ships cargo from the north-west. A walk runs along the foreshore beside the water, and a regional art gallery marks the town's creative side.
