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Half Day Burnie Shore Excursion: Local highlights

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| Burnie, Australia
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Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the beauty of North West Tasmania on a relaxed small-group shore excursion from Burnie. Travel with an experienced local guide and explore scenic landscapes, charming coastal and country towns, native wildlife and some of the region's hidden gems.

Enjoy a more personal alternative to large coach tours, with local stories and insights along the way. Your itinerary is carefully planned around your cruise ship schedule, allowing you to experience Tasmania's highlights while returning to port with confidence.

What's Included

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Lunch
  • Entry Fee's where required
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Devonport

Devonport, located in Tasmania, Australia, is situated along the northern coast at the confluence of the Mersey River and Bass Strait. Along its waterfront, you can explore the Bass Strait Maritime Centre, which features displays showcasing the history of early explorers, shipwrecks, and steamships. Home Hill, once the residence of former Australian Prime Minister Joseph Lyons in the early 1900s, has been transformed into a museum. Additionally, the Don River Railway, functioning as a museum, offers short train rides for visitors to enjoy.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Sheffield Visitor Information Centre

Sheffield, a quaint town often referred to as the "Mural Town," boasts a reputation for its warm hospitality, rural charm, and an array of attractions. Drawing in more than 200,000 visitors annually, it's certainly a must-visit destination when in Tasmania, Australia. If you happen to be here in November, you'll have the chance to experience the annual Mural Fest, where you might encounter numerous talented painters participating in this captivating event.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Penguin

Penguin derives its name from a neighboring penguin rookery, Evidently, the town takes immense pride in its feathered residents, with notable features such as a towering "giant penguin" perfect for memorable photos, artistic penguin designs adorning rubbish bins, and various penguin-themed signs throughout the area. Traveling along the Old Bass Highway in this region offers a picturesque route characterized by expansive ocean vistas,
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Burnie Shore Excursion: Local highlights?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Burnie Shore Excursion: Local highlights?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax).
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Entry Fee's where required.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 18..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Half Day Burnie Shore Excursion: Local highlights is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half Day Burnie Shore Excursion: Local highlights will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

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  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Lunch
  • Entry Fee's where required

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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