Burnie
The city of Burnie overlooks Emu Bay, on the north-west coast of Tasmania. The emus that gave the town its original name have long gone and now Burnie’s emblem is the rhododendron after the 9,000 flowering bushes that thrive in the Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens.
From Burnie, your cruise tour leads you to Tasmania’s second city, Launceston, where Australia’s largest collections of Victorian and Edwardian buildings stand proud. With so much that Burnie cruises have to offer, spend your time exploring the scenic Cataract Gorge Reserve, just 15 minutes walk from the city centre, or sampling some of the Tamar Valleys fine wine. At the Queen Victoria Museum, enjoy an extensive collection of pieces from Australian colonial art, contemporary craft and design and Tasmanian history.