Fern Glade Reserve
Fern Glade Reserve
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Liisa and Dave B
Adelaide, Australia2,504 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Google states that the reserve closes at 5:30pm, however there was a sign that said it closes at sunset which gave us more time than we thought. Plenty of car parking spaces. Toilets and picnic spots available. The reserve itself is quiet and peaceful. We didn’t see any platypus, nevertheless, enjoyed a walk.
Written 26 November 2023
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trophywest
Redding, CA792 contributions
Feb. 2023
The ferns are beautiful & is a good spot to see platypus. Patypus are nocturnal so it's better to come in the morning or evening. A relaxing location.
Written 17 February 2023
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bobjanh
Brisbane, Australia2,179 contributions
Feb. 2022 • Couples
A lovely reserve and picnic area near to downtown Burnie: a lovely short walk along the river with the possibility of spotting platypus. Good parking and amenities available.
Written 16 January 2023
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7,271 contributions
Apr. 2022
One of the loveliest natural beauty places that we visited during the trip. Lovely drive there along Ferndale Road, flora and mature trees and the river. At the bridge, the weir creating a small waterfall. Found a track that we were able to drive and it took us into the Reserve where picnic facilities and an ablutions block were available. It was nice to take a short stroll through the tall trees, then sit and watch for a platypus that two picnickers had sighted. Alas, no platypus and we headed back up the trail and parked near the bridge for a while.
Written 17 May 2022
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Jenny M
Wollongong, Australia23 contributions
Jan. 2022 • Couples
Only a short distance by car from the town centre. A beautiful walk along the riverbank. Lots of native plants and an easy walk. We saw a few pademelons and were able to get fairly close to them. We were also lucky enough to see a platypus playing in the river. To see them you need to be quiet and have a little patience.
Written 1 February 2022
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CodyMav
Gold Coast, Australia27,708 contributions
Mar. 2021
A little out-of-the-way, Fern Glade Reserve meanders along the river from car parks to amenities, providing a Platypus spotting opportunity or 3
A relaxed and lovely setting to while away some time
A relaxed and lovely setting to while away some time
Written 18 June 2021
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Paul W
Sydney, Australia363 contributions
Jun. 2021
There is a carpark at each end of the walk and it isn't too far. It is very peaceful and quite and if you are lucky you may see a Platypus. They are easier to see in Tasmania but we weren't lucky enough
Written 7 June 2021
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Joy V
Adelaide, Australia258 contributions
Feb. 2021 • Couples
Unfortunately didn’t see a platypus. Absolutely wonderful scenery and enjoyed walking around to try and spot a platypus
Written 15 February 2021
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outonadate
Tasmanian1,365 contributions
Feb. 2021
What a beautiful place. Can't believe it had taken so long to come here. It was amazing to walk along and spot so many animals.So peaceful too. We were even lucky enough to spot a platypus having a playful swim.
Written 15 February 2021
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Victoria, Australia64,658 contributions
Feb. 2021
Probably not the best time to see the fern glade because it was clearly flooded... but that is what makes nature so interesting... you are never really sure what you are going to see. Still... I parked and walked the area as much as I could.
I met some locals from Burnie and chatted to them, I met someone from Gippsland and chatted to him... I had a lovely time here, it was a nice stop. The area is definitely very pretty and if I could have seen it at it's best that would be nice, but it wasn't to be.
I met some locals from Burnie and chatted to them, I met someone from Gippsland and chatted to him... I had a lovely time here, it was a nice stop. The area is definitely very pretty and if I could have seen it at it's best that would be nice, but it wasn't to be.
Written 13 February 2021
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I want to know how long it is from the port, how much does it cost and how much time we need. We are 60 years old.
Gill808
Tasmania, Australia403 contributions
There is no charge. Not certain of distance as not from that part of Tasmania. But I would estimate maybe 3 or 3 1/2 kms from the port using Bass Highway and Fern Glade Road. That would be less than 10 minutes (one way) in a car, but perhaps allow 45 minutes if walking (one way).
harjimarding
Devonport, Australia
My sister in law and I are hoping to do some free camping in Fernglade. She is sleeping in a camper van and I am using a tent. I would need to be close to the van to access power from my own deep cycle battery as I use a CPAP machine. Can you tell me if we can park the van and have the tent nearby on grass or dirt. Or do cars, vans or caravans park on concrete and tents somewhere else. Also would have the same information for Leven Canyon. A fast response would be fantastic as we would like to camp there Wednesdy night 4th April, 2018. Thanks so much, Dawn and Marge (me)
cassa2273
Burnie, Australia45 contributions
Sorry but camping is not permitted at Fernvale.
epipk
65 contributions
Is there an admission fee?
anthonyjames1000
United Kingdom328 contributions
no there is no fee to enter the park
How far is Fern Glade Reserve away from the Port of Burnie?
Cat Blue
Tasmania, Australia6 contributions
Yes, it's really not far at all from Burnie CBD and well signposted now. Definitely worth the effort to have a look!
Can you get a park for a bus in there, is it free & suitable for older people ?
Jill K
Mudgee, Australia68 contributions
Large vehicles are fine. There are 2 different parking areas and a bus could park in either. My brother needs a walking stick and is unable to navigate some places but he found Fern Glad easy and really enjoyed it. Although the path goes up and down in places it is a gentle slope that you really don't notice when walking along. There are seats along the path if you get tied. There are also clean toilets and a BBQ area. You should enjoy it.
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