Downlands Travel Guide
Burnie
Popular places to visit
Hellyers Road Distillery
You can take time to visit Hellyers Road Distillery during your travels to Burnie. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, a lovely green space in Burnie. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Little Penguin Observation Centre
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Little Penguin Observation Centre during your travels in Burnie. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Burnie Arts & Function Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Burnie Arts & Function Centre in Burnie. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Burnie Waterfront Boardwalk
After visiting Burnie Waterfront Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Burnie. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Burnie Park
Explore the great outdoors at Burnie Park, a lovely green space in Burnie. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Burnie Attractions Bus: Burnie Shore Excursion
Top hotels in Downlands
Top of the Town Hotel Motel
The room was clean and comfortable. Couldn't get the TV to work, there was no iron or hair dryer. Was substantial for what I required.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Beach Hotel
Great rooms
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
One North Terrace
Great staff reception were lovely! friendly and helpful. The 2 bedroom apartment had everything you could need. The balcony with ocean view.. It wasn't noisy at all and it was busy when we stayed. Will 100% stay here again, would 100% recommend here. We already have..
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Beachway Motel & Restaurant
Place is nice and clean. Value for money.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Nightcap at Burnie Townhouse
Check in staff very courteous and helpful. Room was very clean and well layed out. Bathroom was modern with shower in bath arrangement. Besides the usual, also had toaster and microwave oven, which was handy. Not far from anything. Beach and shops about a 5-10 min walk away. Quiet up on the 4th floor. ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Beachfront Voyager Motor Inn
Great location, clean room, well equipped, older styling furniture. limited reception hours. Tax invoice is not sent, not provided, difficult to get.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downlands
Romaine
While visiting Romaine, you might make a stop by sights like Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and Fern Glade Reserve.
Havenview
If you're spending some time in Havenview, Hellyers Road Distillery and Fern Glade Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Acton
Travellers like the museums in Acton, and Burnie Regional Art Gallery is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Upper Burnie
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Upper Burnie and surrounding area, you can visit Hellyers Road Distillery and Burnie Arts & Function Centre.
Shorewell Park
When in Shorewell Park, you can plan a visit to Burnie Park and Burnie Arts & Function Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest like its museums and gardens, and Montello Gully is a sight worth a stop.
