Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Explore selected North West Tasmanian coastal towns. Devonport, Burnie and Stanley are separate bases with substantial driving between them, not one urban area.
Listings across Burnie, Devonport, Latrobe, Penguin, Stanley, Ulverstone, Wynyard.
Attractions and places to visit
49 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.
From Sky to Sea is an uplifting journey that narrates the story of Devonport and its surrounds over the course of a day. Starting from the darkest hour of night with the Palawa story of creation, the show progresses through dawn in the mountains, the journey of the Mersey River, and fields of vibrant poppies and farmlands.
The show is designed to be explored from multiple angles, with projections in the grass, trees, and gardens, towering video elements, and searchlights on the rotunda pillars. Each perspective offers a unique experience, encouraging visitors to move around and discover the different elements.
Inspired by the journey from Cradle Mountain to Devonport naturally evolved from this drive, reflecting the landscape's beauty and contrasts.
The show is set in the new Waterfront Park, designed to enhance rather than detract from the natural views. Five unique pillars represent different story elements: First Nations artwork, snow gum trees, local topographic lines, Devonport's urban icons, and the unique rocks of Don Heads.
Over 350 custom-made "gobo" patterns projected during the show, featuring local artworks from RANT Arts. Drone-shot videos showcasing the local landscape.
Music and narration include Dave Gough's Palawa story of creation, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and local band Sumner's hit song "Stranded."
World-class video, laser, and LED projection systems. Nearly a thousand lights, including individually controllable "pixels" inside the pillars.
Discover the Bass Strait Maritime Museum – where history sets sail.
Step into Devonport's historic waterfront and explore the daring tales of the Bass Strait at the Bass Strait Maritime Museum. Housed in a charming 1920s Harbourmaster's cottage, this creatively curated museum brings maritime history to life with regular exhibitions, interactive exhibits, captivating ship models, local stories, and natural wonders.
Take command in our exciting new ship simulator fully relaunched in late 2024 —steer down the Mersey and test your skills on the wild Bass Strait!
Browse unique Tasmanian gifts in our shop, then relax with a coastal-inspired menu and the best coffee in town at our café.
Adventure, history, and hospitality await—welcome aboard!
The Edward 'Teddy' Sheean Memorial and Sheean Walk is a military memorial at Latrobe, North West Tasmania. Latrobe is a ten-minute drive south-east of Devonport (9 km).
The Walkway begins in Latrobe's main street, where you can see the Edward 'Teddy' Sheean Memorial, commemorating the courage and sacrifice of this young seaman. Born near Latrobe in 1923, Edward 'Teddy' Sheean served aboard the HMAS Armidale during the World War II.
While en route to Timor in 1942 the Armidale was attacked from the air and destroyed. Although seriously wounded, Teddy Sheean manned an anti-aircraft gun in defence of the Armidale's survivors, remaining at the gun as the ship sank and sacrificing his life to save his shipmates. Teddy was posthumously Mentioned in Despatches, second only to a posthumous Victoria Cross. In 2020 he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.
A Collins Class Submarine has been named after him - the first Australian warship to be named for a Junior Sailor of the Royal Australian Navy.
You can follow the Sheean Walk from central Latrobe to its conclusion at Bell's Parade. Plaques placed along the route commemorate the actions of Australian soldiers who fought in World War II and in the Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam and Korean conflicts.
Picturesque Bell's Parade is situated on the Latrobe inlet of the Mersey River. It is named after Robert Bell, who with his half brother Henry Bentinck constructed a wharf and a store on the site in 1855.
From the 1880s it was the main port on the river, becoming northern Tasmania's second major trading port for a period.
Old English trees on the Parade add visual splendour to the tranquillity and the barbecue facilities make it an ideal location for a picnic. It is also a popular spot during the warmer months for wedding ceremonies and photo opportunities. The history of the area is beautifully depicted on sculptures by Tasmanian artist Stephen Walker, and located at Bell's Parade in an area known as 'Settlers Wharf'.
The 'Henley-On-The-Mersey' carnival is held at Bell's Parade annually on Australia Day, 26 January and has been a major social and sporting event for in excess of 85 years.
Visit one of Australia's most respected oil and watercolour landscape artists in the beautiful historic town of Latrobe in North-West Tasmania.
Tasmania has been Beverley's home for the past 20 years, during which an extensive 3-year restoration was carried out on her elegant 19th-century gallery and home.
Beverley relocated to Latrobe after 4 decades of residing and painting landscapes of the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of North-Western Australia.
Today Beverley's gallery and art provide a truly unique experience for her many visitors.
The perfect showcase for her works, the fine art on display within the gallery is predominantly from Beverley's inspiring oil and watercolour collection.
Whilst currently painting in oils Beverley has a prior 30-year background as a watercolour artist. Beverley's art encompasses several distinctive styles and varied subjects, expressing her extraordinary ability to use her constantly creative mind to produce outstanding, thought-provoking works.
Often visitors will have the opportunity, when the gallery is open to the public , to see Beverley at her easel, or to have a chat with the artist, their hope is for each guest to leave having a memorable experience.
They hope you will enjoy your visit and please feel welcome to take your time to discover each of the works on display.
You can visit Beverley's web page for opening times or call to make an appointment
Escape to a realm of artistry in the heart of Latrobe, Tasmania! Discover the work of Jenna Chartrand, a coloured pencil artist originally hailing from Northern Canada, now thriving in the picturesque North-West Coast of Tasmania.
Don't miss the chance to witness Jenna's creative process firsthand at her Gallery & Working Art Studio in Latrobe. Experience her artistic journey as you witness works progress, adorn your walls with the beauty of Tasmania through Jenna's original artwork gracing the gallery walls, or take home a piece of her studio with limited edition prints.
The entrance at Latrobe Oval and a statue commemorate Darrel "Doc" Baldock. The statue was officially unveiled on the 28th April 2014.
Darrel Baldock A.M. commonly nicknamed "The Doc" and "Mr Magic", was an Australian rules football player, coach, and state politician. In 1966 he captained the St Kilda Football Club to its first, and to date only, premiership. In 1969, Baldock returned to Tasmania and captain-coached Latrobe to four consecutive NWFU premierships from 1969 to 1972. Baldock played 158 games for Latrobe before finishing in 1974.
Baldock is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame and has been upgraded to the status of "Legend". He was also a handy cricketer, playing two first-class cricket matches, once for Tasmania and once for a Tasmanian Combined XI. After retiring from football, Baldock served in the Tasmanian Parliament for fifteen years. He died in 2011 with a State funeral was held at Latrobe.
A series of short walking trails through native forest on the edge of Latrobe township. Dooleys Hill is an ideal place for birdwatching. Birds common to the area include the boobook, bronze-wing, kookaburra, fairy wren and firetail. You may also see the rare white goshawk.
The trails are short and easy and the paths well formed. Walks require between 15 minutes and 1 hour 10 minutes to complete.
Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden is a remarkable private garden with a 40+ year history, built and operated by volunteers in the northwest of Tasmania.
The 11-hectare property is located just 8km south of Burnie off the Ridgley Highway, and features over 24,000 select rhododendrons and companion plants from around the world. A spectacular display of blooms can be seen between late August and November, and striking Autumn foliage colours from March to May.
The tranquillity of this lush environment can be enjoyed year-round, with three pristine mirror-like lakes and expansive views from the strategically placed pavilions. The birdsong from diverse bird life and encounters with native fauna such as platypus and echidna are another unique aspect.
In addition to the unique hybrid rhododendrons cultivated by the members, they conserve many wild species of rhododendrons growing in geographically defined areas of the garden, which reflect the plant's origins - from Asia, across the Himalayas to China, Japan and North America.
The newly renovated Licensed Cafe provides meals and refreshments, with BYO picnics being welcome.
Australia's only orchid reserve, this site is renowned for the diversity of native terrestrial orchids. Some of the orchids are listed as rare and endangered species. Some are not only endemic to the state of Tasmania, but to the local area.
Take Railton Rd (B13) about five minutes' drive south from Latrobe.
The walk takes approximately 30 minutes. The reserve does not have any public facilities and there are no entry fees to pay.
Some 43 species have been recorded within the reserve, varying from the tall 60cm tall Hyacinth orchid Dipodium roseum, a leafless saprophyte that appears annually in early summer, to the tiny 2cm Winter Helmet orchids Corybas species.
Recent taxonomic review into the Genus Caladenia by the Centre for Plant Biodiversity, Australian National Botanical Gardens in Canberra, has resulted in the discovery of a new species, Robust Finger orchid, Petalochilus tonellii, named after the reserve founder and Hon. Warden Peter Tonelli.
The Pulp Paper Trail makes up part of the Coastal Pathway on the foreshore at South Burnie and tracks opposite the remains of Burnie's historic paper mill.
This interpretive walk takes you on a journey through storytelling and imagery as you take a short walk alongside the foreshore on a track of "unrolled paper".
The Pulp Paper Trail, designed to honour the men and women who worked at Burnie's pulp and paper mill between 1937 and 2010.
Nestled in the rolling cool-climate countryside of northern Tasmania, Wattle Hill Olives is a family-run olive grove where passion meets flavour. Surrounded by pristine landscapes and pure island air, our orchard is a peaceful destination for visitors who love great food, stunning views, and authentic farm experiences.
Wander through gently sloping rows of silver-leaved olive trees and soak up the fresh Tasmanian air. The grove is ideal for unhurried walks, photography, or simply enjoying the quiet rhythm of farm life.
Join them for an olive oil tasting and experience the bright, herbaceous, grassy, and peppery notes that define their award-winning cool-climate oils. Learn how Tasmania's conditions shape flavour from tree to bottle.
Extend your visit with a stay at their on-site Olive Leaf Retreat, a spacious four-bedroom farmhouse set among the olive trees. Designed for comfort in every season, it's the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring the grove — wake to misty mornings, enjoy expansive rural views, and immerse yourself in the peaceful Tasmanian countryside.
Whether you're a food lover, a nature seeker, or simply craving time out, Wattle Hill Olives offers an authentic Tasmanian experience that invites you to slow down and stay awhile.
