Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Burnie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burnie

With a population of 19.972, Burnie is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnie has to offer.

Where to Eat in Burnie

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chapel (50 Cattley St) and Bayviews Restaurant & Lounge Bar - Burnie (2 North Terrace) are great picks.

When to visit Burnie

Burnie in May
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnie in May
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burnie in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Burnie, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Burnie

Plane

When flying to Burnie, you’ll arrive at Burnie Wynyard (BWT), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burnie departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Burnie is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 234 km from Burnie. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

When flying to Burnie, you’ll arrive at Burnie Wynyard (BWT), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burnie departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Burnie is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 234 km from Burnie. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Burnie

DPODevonport
LSTLaunceston
BWTBurnie Wynyard

Airlines serving Burnie

United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (438 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Sharp Airlines
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burnie

Most booked hotels in Burnie

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Best Western Burnie Murchison Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Beachfront Voyager Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Burnie Ocean View Motel and Caravan Park
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$101+
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Burnie Central Townhouse Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$147+
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Hiring a car in Burnie

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Burnie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnie, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Burnie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnie, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Burnie

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$68/day

Compact

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$69/day

Intermediate SUV
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