Things to See & Do

WONDERS OF WYNYARD EXHIBITION CENTRE

Incorporating Wynyard Visitor Information, this modern centre is home to the equal oldest Ford in the world. If cars are not for you, call in to view the Japanese Doll Collection, or one of the ever changing local art displays. Shop for gifts, or seek travel advice from the friendly staff and volunteers.

RICHARD GUTTERIDGE GARDENS

Walk along the riverbank through the quiet beauty of Gutteridge Gardens where several different ecosystems suit a wide variety of shrubs. It is just one of many delightful spots for a picnic. A clearly marked path will take you to the Cape River Bridge (3km return). Return through town, or continue to Fossil Bluff (6km return). If you feel really energetic stay on the town bank and walk through to the Highway (9km return).

TABLE CAPE

A short drive around Table Cape will reward you with delightful views; east to Devonport and west to the sleeping-dragon range of Rocky Cape and the white sands of Boat Harbour Beach. Walk the "Lookout to Lighthouse Trail" (30min return) or drive to Table Cape Lighthouse, standing on the rocky cliff 500 feet above the sea. Look back and you will see mountains all along the horizon. Drive along Tollymore Road and halt at the roadside stop for fantastic photo opportunities. Don't forget to take a large memory card or plenty of film for your camera!

VAN DIEMEN QUALITY BULBS TULIP FARM

Located atop of Table Cape the farm provides a display of golden daffodils in early September. Mid-September to mid-October is a blaze of tulips; and late October to early November is Dutch Iris time. 

KATANDRA BULB FARM

A dazzling display (under cover) of standard and miniature daffodils as well as many garden varieties of rhododendrons, flowering trees and shrubs. Includes Australian and Tasmanian natives. Open mid-September to early-October.

SWIM AND WALK

The Cam River Reserve, Somerset and Wynyard foreshores, Boat Harbour Beach and Sisters Beach are pircturesque and popular local walking and swimming spots.

Alternatively, try a walk in the Rocky Cape National Park. The park starts at the Western End of Sisters Beach. Take a packed lunch and plenty to drink for a walk to Catherdral Rocks, Lee Arhcer Cave and the spectacular Anniversary Bay. A detailed Rocky Cape brochure and National Parks Pass (a must for all visitors to Tasmanian National Parks) can be obtained from the Wynyard Visitor Information Centre.

EXPLORE THE LOCAL FORESTS

A short drive from the heart of Wynyard are the French's Road Nature Reserve and Oldina Forest Reserve. Oldina features scenic walks, bbq facilities, toilets and play equipment for the little ones. Experimental forestry crops of poplars, firs and pines re-create the Northern Hemisphere here, 40 degrees South of the equator! 2km from the heart of the reserve begins the Noel Jago Walk, through native Eucalypts, "man" ferns and don't forget to keep a look out for platypus and trout in the stream!

The French's Road Nature Reserve was once a working quarry. Now leased by the Waratah-Wynyard council, the native flora and fauna has returned with abundance. Enjoy a picnic at the central shelter hut, take walks through the dry schorofil forest and watch for the endangered Giant Freshwater Crayfish at home in Seabrook Creek!

ENJOYING THE STUNNING COASTLINE

Hunting for fossils at Fossil Bluff. See millions of whelks, razor shells and more. The largest fossilized marsupial was found at Fossil Bluff, as well as a huge prehistoric whale skeleton. Wander along the beach and peer into the caves. Low tide is essential.