Discovering Tasmania: Burnie Shore Excursion
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5 hours
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Experience the best highlights worry-free on our great-value 5-hour tour, designed especially for cruise ship passengers and operated by award-winning eGuide.
Enjoy a scenic journey inland from Burnie to Wings Wildlife Park, where you’ll spend one hour viewing Tasmania’s unique animals, including the famous Tasmanian Devil.
We then travel back along the coast, stopping in the seaside town of Penguin for photos with the iconic Big Penguin, before visiting the beautiful Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens — with a chance to spot platypus in the wild.
Every guest receives our exclusive Convict Buff — a thoughtful keepsake inspired by the journey of those who first arrived in Tasmania from England.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time is 5 hours 15 minutes with travel times places we stop at
Alcohol only served to those over 18
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
Discover a hidden gem just twenty minutes from Burnie: the world-renowned Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens. Nestled amidst the verdant hills of Tasmania, this botanical wonderland spans 11 hectares, inviting you to explore its enchanting landscapes. Immerse yourself in the majesty of towering trees, from ancient eucalypts to graceful ferns, creating a verdant canopy overhead. Amidst the lush greenery, vibrant rhododendrons and an array of other botanical treasures await your discovery. As you wander through this botanical paradise, let your senses come alive to the sights and sounds of nature. Listen for the rustle of leaves and the melodious trill of birdsong, while native wildlife finds sanctuary amidst the blooms. Keep your camera handy, as you may catch a glimpse of elusive platypuses playing in the tranquil lakes or spot wallabies hopping amongst the trees.
Wings Wildlife Park
At Wings Wildlife Park, you'll explore at your leisure. Wander along winding pathways, encountering a menagerie of fascinating creatures. Marvel as kangaroos hop gracefully through open areas. Encounter iconic Tasmanian devils up close, witnessing their raw power and learning about their conservation needs. Don't miss the chance to spot cuddly koalas and charming wombats as you delve deeper into the park's offerings. For those seeking a more immersive experience, optional animal encounters can be arranged upon arrival. Learn firsthand about the park's vital conservation efforts, from breeding programs to habitat restoration, and discover how Wings Wildlife Park serves as a beacon of hope for Tasmania's unique wildlife. Entrance fees included
What‘s Included
Entrance to Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens
Entrance to Wings Wildlife Park
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Discovering Tasmania: Burnie Shore Excursion
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This excursion took a...
Janet A,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion took a busload of us from Burnie to Wing's Wildlife Park in Tasmania. The park was full of native animals and birds, and there were great opportunities to take photos because you were close to the animals. Our tour guide Dennis, a native Tasmanian, told us a lot about the areas we drove through to get to the wildlife park. We also stopped by the Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden on our way back to Burnie although the rhodies were not in season in April. It was definitely a worthwhile excursion.
Excellent tour
hbhakh,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this tour from our cruise ship while visiting Burnie. The company is very flexible. On the morning of our arrival, we were delayed 2 hrs. When I contacted eGuide, they were already aware and rescheduled the tour around our arrival. We appreciate the flexibility! When we arrived at the Visitor's Center, Marie (our guide) was waiting for us. There were 6 in our group and we were in a comfortable van. Marie was an excellent guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure that we got to see everything on the tour. In fact, she took a little longer since our ship didn't leave until late evening. We enjoyed all the stops. The Wildlife Center had a variety of animals and we got to interact with kangaroos. The gardens were very pretty even though it's wasn't in bloom (we saw a platypus). We also enjoyed the waterfall and the other, shorter, stops. We highly recommend this tour.
Would highly recommend. ...
Debby T,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Would highly recommend. Marie was a wonderful guide. Saw everything we wanted. Got back in plenty of time. Marie was a wealth of knowledge.
Departed 45 minutes late on tour
T1022NGdanielas,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00He left 45 minutes late the tour, then at the botanical garden stop we were one hour 5 minutes, with 35 minutes would have been fine. And at the zoo we had only an hour, I wish I had more time there.
Fun Wildlife & Nature Tour
Kathleen T,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour. At Wings Wildlife Park, we saw several Aussie animals, fed kangaroos, and petted a koala bear. Even though the rhododendrons were not in bloom toward the end of summer, walking around Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden was pretty and it was fun searching for platypus in the lakes.
This tour was amazing. ...
Hilliard H,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was amazing. The zoo had all sorts of native animals. The botanical gardens were so beautiful. I wish there were more time to spend at each attraction. The drive was also amazing looking at the countryside
Great tour and drive...
MaryAnn W,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and drive through the countryside. Hi lite was Wings Wildlife Park. Loved all the animals so up cloze
So welcoming
Ruth V,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a lovely day filled with gorgeous scenery. Everyone is incredibly kind and it was a delight to visit with the locals along the way.
Brilliant value. definately recommend
Elizabeth F,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant trip and our guide Howard was fantastic. The scenery of Burnley is so beautiful Just driving through and through Howard, we learned a lot about Tasmania. The waterfalls were absolutely stunning and it was a nice easy easy walk-through them with plenty of opportunities to take photographs. The highlights of the day for me was the wildlife Park where I had time to arrange an extra experience of cuddling a Tasmanian devil but there were lots of native wildlife there who are obviously very well cared for. We also love the emu rhododendron gardens and managed to spot platypus in the lake. Would definitely recommend this trip brilliant value for money.
Burnie Tasmania tour
267erina,Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This tour was a lot of fun. We some some incredible scenery. Wing's Wildlife park was a huge highlight. We could have spent anther hour there as there as many different animals to see. Being among the kangaroos jumping around - and feeding them was a great surprise! Visiting the falls in Feb was not needed. Very small falls, not much to see. The Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden was nice but a bit of a disappointment in Feb as nothing was in bloom. The grounds were very pretty but spring or fall would be a much better time to see the gardens and flowers. Our guide was very good about sharing information about the area, Burnie and Tasmania in general.
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