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Burnie harbour and city on Tasmania's north west coast

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Things to do in North West Tasmania

Find things to do in North West Tasmania. Explore local events, attractions, markets and family activities, with dates, places and prices.

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.

Making their own sheets of paper.

Image: Creative Paper Tasmania

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Creative Paper Tasmania

Wynyard

Immerse yourself in the world of paper at Creative Paper Tasmania — a hands-on, creative experience that offers a genuine insight into the art of papermaking. Join a 30-minute guided papermaking tour and go behind the scenes of Australia's largest handmade paper mill. The tour is fully hands-on, with visitors actively involved in making sheets of handmade paper while learning about traditional techniques and the sustainable fibres like recycled cotton, hemp and even apples, native leaves, wombat poo and many more used in the process. Explore an extensive display of life-size paper mâché sculptures, featuring the largest collection by artists Pam Thorne and Ruth Rees. The experience also includes a gallery showcasing handmade papers and local artworks, along with an on-site gift shop offering a range of distinctive, handcrafted paper products.

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