Tasmania location profile
Wynyard TAS 7325
Wynyard is a relaxed coastal town on Tasmania’s north-west coast at the mouth of the Inglis River, known for beaches, fertile farmland and scenic Table Cape. It offers a friendly, small-town feel with essential services, a local airport and easy access to Burnie. Outdoor recreation, community events and a slower pace appeal to families and retirees.
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Why families consider Wynyard
A mix of families, retirees and trades/agricultural workers, with many commuting to Burnie. Lifestyle is coastal and outdoorsy—fishing, walking, surfing and local sport—backed by a tight-knit community and seasonal tourism around Table Cape and Boat Harbour Beach.
Amenities & services
- Woolworths Wynyard and town centre shops on/around Goldie Street
- Wonders of Wynyard Visitor Information Centre
- GP and dental practices; pharmacies
- Cafes, pubs and takeaways
- Post office and basic banking
- Burnie (Wynyard) Airport
- Wynyard Library (Libraries Tasmania), central Wynyard
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail services
- Redline Coaches services linking Wynyard with Burnie, Somerset, Smithton and Devonport
- Bass Highway (A2), Mount Hicks Road (B26), Old Bass Highway
- Burnie (Wynyard) Airport with regional flights
Lifestyle & recreation
- Inglis River walking and cycling tracks
- Wynyard Golf Club
- Wynyard Yacht Club and boat ramp
- Community sports grounds and courts
- Local events including the Bloomin’ Tulips Festival at Table Cape
- Gutteridge Gardens
- Fossil Bluff and beach
- Table Cape and Table Cape Tulip Farm
- Wynyard Foreshore/Esplanade
- Inglis River Reserve
Education context
Long day care and family day care available in town, plus a Child and Family Learning Centre; additional options in nearby Burnie and Somerset.
- University of Tasmania — Cradle Coast Campus, Burnie
- University of Tasmania — Newnham Campus, Launceston