Originally known as Emu Bay (although do not expect to see an emu), Burnie is what seems to be a proud industrial town.
Unfortunately it is quite sad that the beautiful forests surrounding it have been cut down to feed the long-running paper mill. Although the mill was shut down in 1998, but the scars on the landscape remain.
You are able to go to the pioneers’ museum to learn about the city's history. For a little alternative art check out the Creative Paper Mill, which has works from both visiting and local artists.
With items ranging from small to life sized art, you are even able to get your hands dirty and make you own art piece! Also worthy of a visit whether you are staying or just passing through is the lactose cheese factory, where you can taste some great Tasmanian cheese.
The nearby Hellyers Road Distillery is Australia’s largest single malt whiskey factory and quite a nice drop too. Burnie is not really that much of an interesting spot to stop at and most people just keep driving up the highway to their next destination, although the local council has been making lots of effort to change this in recent times.
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