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Wynyard

Give Wynyard one night as a Table Cape base between Burnie and Stanley: tulips in Oct, penguins Apr–Sep, and a car to see any of it.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Oct–Apr; October for the tulips
avoid Jun–Aug (wet, windy, 13–14 °C days)
Airport
BWT
Nights
1
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.

Wynyard is a small north-west coast town of about 6,000 people with an airport, a main street of cafés and a coastline that does the heavy lifting: Table Cape, Fossil Bluff and Boat Harbour are all within a 15-minute drive. There is no bus to the cape and no taxi rank worth relying on, so a car decides whether you enjoy Wynyard or just sleep in it. Most travellers use it as a night between Burnie and Stanley, or as a cheaper airport entry to the north-west.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Wynyard, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$4.50–6 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerDraught beer, pintA$9–13 (≈ US$6–9)
  • Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi Wynyard to BurniecheckA$45–60 (≈ US$30–40)
  • Museum or sight ticketWonders of Wynyard car museum entrycheckA$8 (≈ US$6) adults, A$7 (≈ US$5) concessions, under 15 free
  • Budget bedHostel or pub room, per person, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$300 (≈ US$200)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$110 (≈ US$75) · Mid A$190 (≈ US$130) · High A$320 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Table Cape and its lighthouseTulip Festival in OctoberFossil BluffLittle penguin toursBurnie Airport (BWT)
Airports
BWT Burnie Airport (Wynyard) (About 2 km from the centre; Rex flights to Melbourne, Sharp to King Island. Hire cars at the airport.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Wynyard: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

22°C

12°C

8 rd

Feb

22°C

13°C

7 rd

Mar

20°C

11°C

9 rd

Apr

17°C

9°C

11 rd

May

15°C

7°C

13 rd

Jun

13°C

5°C

14 rd

Jul

13°C

5°C

15 rd

Aug

14°C

5°C

15 rd

Sep

15°C

6°C

13 rd

Oct

17°C

7°C

12 rd

Nov

19°C

9°C

10 rd

Dec

21°C

11°C

9 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk Goldie Street and the foreshore. For Table Cape, Fossil Bluff, Boat Harbour and the penguin tour, drive: there is no useful public transport to the cape. Metro and Redline coaches link Wynyard with Burnie, Somerset, Devonport and Launceston, but they run to a timetable, not to your plans.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Table Cape and the lighthouse

go

Door to door: 15 min each way

Drive 6 km north-west from the centre via Table Cape Road

Tulip farm best late Sep–Oct; the lighthouse has set tour times, check ahead.

Boat Harbour Beach

go

Door to door: 15 min

Drive west on the Bass Highway, about 10 km

Sheltered swimming bay with a café; go early in summer for parking.

Stanley and the Nut

go

Door to door: 45–50 min

Drive west on the Bass Highway, about 60 km

Half a day with the chairlift or the steep Nut climb.

Burnie

go

Door to door: 15–25 min

Drive east on the Bass Highway, about 20 km, or take a Metro coach

Makers' Workshop, the port and a bigger supermarket run.

Cradle Mountain

overnight

Door to door: 1 h 45 min

Drive via Somerset and the C132, about 110 km

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep at the park.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Goldie Street and the centre

Pubs with rooms, cafés and the supermarket within a 5-minute walk; the practical choice without a car.

Waterfront and Inglis River

Motel-style rooms near the river mouth, a short walk from Goldie Street.

Table Cape Road

B&Bs and farm stays on the cape; you need a car for everything, including dinner.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
A$150–230 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
High
A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or pub double room1 × 1 night × A$180A$180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$190A$380
Car hire, one day, small car1 × A$70 · checkA$70
Penguin tour, per person2 × A$30 · checkA$60
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$74
Trip total≈ A$407 per person per day, bed includedA$814≈ US$550

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$4.50–6 (≈ US$3–4)
Bakery pie or sausage rollA$6–9 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main (parma, fish and chips)A$25–38 (≈ US$17–25)
Draught beer, pintA$9–13 (≈ US$6–9)
Fish and chips, takeawayA$15–22 (≈ US$10–15)
Wonders of Wynyard car museum entrycheckA$8 (≈ US$6) adults, A$7 (≈ US$5) concessions, under 15 free
Taxi Wynyard to BurniecheckA$45–60 (≈ US$30–40)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Wynyard is a quiet, low-crime town; the real risks are the unlit cape road at dusk, cold water and bushfire weather in summer. Check the fire service before a coastal day.
  • The cape road is unlit and has wildlife after dark: drive slowly at dusk and dawn.
  • Penguin tours run Apr–Sep and need booking ahead; there is no walk-up guarantee.
  • Many Goldie Street shops close on Sundays and public holidays.
  • Summer bushfire risk: check the Tasmanian fire service before a day on the coast.
  • Swimming is cold (14–18 °C) and the surf at Boat Harbour can be heavy.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112
SES (storms and floods)
132 500

Pocket card

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112
  • SES132 500

Embassy

No embassies in Wynyard; consulates are in Melbourne and Sydney, and the nearest police station is in the town centre.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Rex Wynyard → Melbourne: about A$160 (≈ US$110) each way, 1 h 20 min (check)
  • Metro coach Wynyard → Burnie: about A$6–9 (≈ US$4–6), 25 min (check)
  • Taxi, town centre → Table Cape: A$25–35 (≈ US$17–25) (check)

Say or show

  • Thanks — Thank you
  • Where's the beach? — Where is the beach?
  • Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is the road open? — Is the road open?

English-speaking town; no phrasebook needed.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Wynyard. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Apr; October for the tulips · avoid Jun–Aug (wet, windy, 13–14 °C days) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for BWT: Rex arrival times, hire-car desk hours, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster for Goldie Street with verified café and pub hours, including Sunday and public-holiday closures.
  3. Place pages with cutoffs for Table Cape, Fossil Bluff, Wonders of Wynyard and the penguin tour.
  4. Fire and wind fixtures for the cape road so the day plan can go green or red.

Meanwhile

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