Burnie Attractions Bus: Burnie Shore Excursion
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Burnie Attractions Bus: Burnie Shore Excursion
By Burnie Shore Excursions from eGuide
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Embark on an unforgettable journey around Burnie with the eGuide Burnie Attractions Bus. Designed for cruisers eager to capture Tasmania's essence, our two-hour guided tour features short stops and insights from our local guide.
Tour Highlights:
Upper Burnie Lookout: Panoramic views of Bass Strait and the picturesque harbour. Snap a photo of your cruise ship. (5 min)
Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens: Explore 11 hectares of botanical wonderland with rhododendrons and exotic flora. Keep an eye out for a platypus! (30 min)
Fernglade Reserve: Tranquil wilderness with native wonders like platypuses and vibrant birdlife. (10 min)
Charming Village of Penguin: Visit the seaside village named for its penguin colonies. Capture a photo with the iconic Penguin sculpture. (10 min)
For the Regatta ship the tour will visit Guide Falls instead of Penguin and Fernglade
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 6-90
Duration: 2h
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- Entrance fee for Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 304510P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a TWO HOUR drive around Burnie led by a onboard guide with series of stops, some very short. The first departure is 10am other departures can be purchased from the eGuide desk once you arrive into Burnie, or if sold out here.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 304510P5
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- 267erina0 contributionsBurnie Tasmania tourThis tour was a lot of fun. We some some incredible scenery. Wing's Wildlife park was a huge highlight. We could have spent anther hour there as there as many different animals to see. Being among the kangaroos jumping around - and feeding them was a great surprise! Visiting the falls in Feb was not needed. Very small falls, not much to see. The Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden was nice but a bit of a disappointment in Feb as nothing was in bloom. The grounds were very pretty but spring or fall would be a much better time to see the gardens and flowers. Our guide was very good about sharing information about the area, Burnie and Tasmania in general.Written 2 March 2025
- Susan S0 contributionsA Must Do!We had the best time seeing all the animals! There was an opportunity to feed and pet kangaroos which was a bucket list of mine. In addition, we saw everything from birds, reptiles, fish, monkeys and Tasmanian Devils.Written 25 January 2025
- W9879KVdianer0 contributionsLovely drive in countryGreat tour, the drive out to the park is lovely. You get a view of the countryside and the farms in Tasmanian. The park is well set up and opportunity to feed and see Kangaroos close up.Written 24 January 2025
- lucymC4578ZC0 contributionsLovely sanctuary and wombat encounterLovely time walking around the sanctuary, great to meet all the animals and feed the roos and wallabies. I had a wombat encounter booked and met a lovely young rescue wallaby called Sunny who was adorable. A fab visit, highly recommend.Written 20 April 2024
- Camper988520 contributionsincrediblebeautiful drive amazing rescue center,Guides knew animals and lovely photo opportunities.Its worth it to pay for an encounterWritten 16 March 2024
- Gloria V0 contributionsTazNice little sanctuary. It took about an hour to go through it. We really enjoyed seeing and learning about the Tasmanian devilsWritten 10 March 2024
- travisde0 contributionsHappy healthy animalsWonderful wildlife park, All animals and enclosures are in good condition and well looked after. The TAS devil feeding is something to witness. Buy a packet of kangaroo food and enjoy a relaxing time hanging out with very friendly creatures.Written 3 March 2024
- IFulton0 contributionsBest Australian animal experienceIf petting a koala or getting within inches of a kangaroo is on your bucket list, you MUST include this animal haven in your trip to beautiful Tasmania. The care and compassion shown these animals by this family owned sanctuary is the greatest.Written 22 January 2024
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Denise B
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Jan 2024 • Friends
Really enjoyed the bus tour and commentary by Michelle. The walk to the falls and around the Rhododendon gardens was quite spectacular. I loved the indigenous guy on the way back and his display of the didgeridoo sounds and what they mean, it was terrific and he was very entertaining. Thanks for a lovely day
Written 20 January 2024
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We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience on our bus tour, guided by Michelle. The walk to the falls and through the Rhododendron gardens does indeed offer spectacular scenery. We're also pleased to hear that you found the indigenous presentation with the didgeridoo sounds both informative and entertaining. Thank you for spending your day with us, and we appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable adventures in the future!
Written 26 January 2024
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Sundancer6
Melbourne, Australia218 contributions
The hoho bus is Burnie was great. Our bus hostess Rosie was delightful warm welcoming and knowledgeable. The online booking, meeting point and itinerary very easy. Not many stops but a nice was to see more of Burnie on a one day cruise stop
Written 6 March 2024
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Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience on the hoho bus in Burnie, especially with our delightful hostess Rosie. We strive to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere while ensuring our guests have a memorable and informative tour. We're glad to hear that the online booking process, meeting point, and itinerary met your expectations and made your experience hassle-free. While we may not have many stops, we're delighted that you found it to be a nice way to explore more of Burnie during your one-day cruise stop. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Written 7 March 2024
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Inspire35902008395
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We bought the tour online in January and we were told there were not enough spots to accommodate us on the bus when we arrived on the day of the tour. We received a cash refund on the spot (which is why I gave them a 4 for customer service after an error). The title is misleading...it is NOT a "hop on/hop off". It's a guided tour where you remain with the group for the duration.
Written 6 March 2024
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We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience caused by the delayed arrival of your ship. Unfortunately, due to the late arrival, you missed our scheduled departures at 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:00 AM. Your booking was for the 9:30 AM departure. In response to the situation, we arranged for a special extra bus at the end of the morning to accommodate passengers, ensuring they would return to the ship on time. We understand that this alternative arrangement may not have suited your preferences, and we promptly issued a refund. Please note that our standard service operates as a hop-on-hop-off service, and we regret any inconvenience caused by the exceptional circumstances of your visit.
Written 7 March 2024
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Kkoleary
Scottsdale, AZ776 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This trip in no way was worth the time. Our host struggled to hype up our three stops … she said everything was beautiful every other sentence when in reality it was all brown rolling hills with a few cows. Our first stop overlooked the abandoned mill port … depressing and ugly. Our second stop was to hike down a hill to see a three foot waterfall which was neither impressive nor beautiful. Our final stop was the Emu Valley garden but since we spent so much time boarding the bus and visiting other two spots we were given 15 minutes to walk through entire park.
This was worst tour ever taken because (1) guide nice but really didn’t give much info (2) sites not worth visiting reduced stop at highlight (3) chaos caused delays and over crowding. DO NOT RECOMMEND
This was worst tour ever taken because (1) guide nice but really didn’t give much info (2) sites not worth visiting reduced stop at highlight (3) chaos caused delays and over crowding. DO NOT RECOMMEND
Written 26 March 2024
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WOW.. this is so outside what we normally get but thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your insights and apologize for falling short of your expectations during your recent trip.
We're disheartened to learn that your experience with us did not match the excellent standards we strive to maintain. Furthermore, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by delays due to some passengers being late at eash stop and something we try very hard to minimise.
Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously work to improve our services. We're committed to delivering exceptional experiences, as evidenced by the many excellent reviews we've received in the past. We're truly sorry that your experience did not align with these standards, and we hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future.
For the last stop at the Gardens you had every opportunity to spend as much time as you wanted as we orgnaised a minibus for those wanting longer to ensure everyone was not rushed so not sure why you decided to only spend 15 muinutes.
Written 28 March 2024
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carmeldeluca
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We visited Burnie as a stop off from our Virgin Voyages cruise.
We were met on our bus by a very solid and friendly Mayor of Burnie who welcomed us to her City.
Next we ventured through the markets for our pickup.
Our guide Rosie was a gem, so much knowledge, warmth and excitement for her city.
Our first stop was The Lookout, which had wonderful views of the bay and docks.
Short drive took us to a small waterfall, were you could walk the trail or stay on the bus.
Next we visited the superb beauty of The Rhododendron Gardens.
This garden is maintained and run by various who started off 40 years ago.
The gardens are tranquil, with lots of amazing spaces and plant species.
They also serve Devonshire Tea.
Just be aware there are hills and gravel paths to navigate.
The last stop on this tour was The Musuem, but we chose not to go in.
All in all a nice snapshot of Burnie if you have limited time.
We were met on our bus by a very solid and friendly Mayor of Burnie who welcomed us to her City.
Next we ventured through the markets for our pickup.
Our guide Rosie was a gem, so much knowledge, warmth and excitement for her city.
Our first stop was The Lookout, which had wonderful views of the bay and docks.
Short drive took us to a small waterfall, were you could walk the trail or stay on the bus.
Next we visited the superb beauty of The Rhododendron Gardens.
This garden is maintained and run by various who started off 40 years ago.
The gardens are tranquil, with lots of amazing spaces and plant species.
They also serve Devonshire Tea.
Just be aware there are hills and gravel paths to navigate.
The last stop on this tour was The Musuem, but we chose not to go in.
All in all a nice snapshot of Burnie if you have limited time.
Written 25 February 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience visiting Burnie! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stopover from your Virgin Voyages cruise. The warm welcome from the Mayor of Burnie sounds like a fantastic start to your exploration of the city.
We're thrilled that you found Rosie, your guide, to be a gem with her wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for her city. It sounds like she truly made the experience memorable for you.
Exploring The Lookout and taking in the picturesque views of the bay and docks must have been breathtaking. And the tranquil beauty of The Rhododendron Gardens sounds like a serene oasis, especially with the added delight of Devonshire Tea.
We appreciate your note about the hills and gravel paths at the gardens, providing helpful insights for future visitors.
It's great that you were able to capture a snapshot of Burnie despite limited time, and we hope it leaves you with fond memories of your visit. Thank you again for sharing your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Written 27 February 2024
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Darío P
Bogota, Colombia1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
It is worth visiting Burnie by hiking, taking a car or a motorcycle and exploring the Island. It has a lot of natural life, beautiful views, incredible people. And very relaxed
Written 27 January 2024
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many thanks
Written 29 January 2024
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Just wondering where this tour starts as we will be coming from a cruise?
Written 18 December 2023
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