Area Hotlist — Burnie - Ulverstone TAS

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Burnie - Ulverstone area

Area Hotlist — Burnie – Ulverstone

1

Devonport CBD

1,172 votes

Devonport’s river-front CBD mixes farmers-market freshness with Spirit of Tasmania ferry bustle. Recent waterfront renewals add brew-pubs, galleries and an elevated coastal walk, while quick Bass Highway links make commuting across the coast a breeze. Apartments above cafés earn consistent returns from ferry travellers and fly-in FIFO workers alike.

2

Pengiun Foreshore

920 votes

Colourful beach boxes, award-winning playgrounds and Tasmania’s famous Big Penguin give Penguin Foreshore postcard charm. Sunday markets spill across the esplanade, and a new coastal pathway invites sunrise jogs to Ulverstone. Seaside cafés, nightly penguin returns and boutique stays make the town a perennial favourite for holiday-let investors.

3

Burnie CBD

662 votes

Burnie’s working port hums alongside Maker’s Workshop galleries, boardwalk penguin-viewing platforms and emerging laneway eateries. Cruise-ship calls inject seasonal buzz, while UTAS business and nursing students keep weekday trade steady. Ongoing streetscape upgrades and artisan food festivals are re-energising heritage warehouses into lofts and micro-breweries.

4

Ulverstone CBD

626 votes

Sitting at the mouth of the Leven River, Ulverstone’s compact centre offers riverside dining decks, art-deco shopfronts and a brand-new cultural precinct. Twilight markets, kayak hire and year-round festivals give locals big-town amenity without city crowds, underpinning demand for family-sized homes just minutes from the sand.

5

Wynyard Town Centre

579 votes

Known for its spring tulip festival, Wynyard’s leafy streets host grocers, galleries and river-view cafés five minutes from the airport. Inglis River boardwalks, community rowing and new co-working hubs attract remote professionals, while surrounding dairy flats ensure a steady farm-gate food culture on weekends.

6

Bass Strait

359 votes

From whale-watch lookouts to deep-sea fishing charters, Bass Strait shapes everyday life along the North-West Coast. Salt-laden breezes temper summer highs, and seafood straight off the boat headlines local menus. Coastal homes with strait views command consistent buyer interest, especially among mainlanders seeking affordable sea-change investments.

7

Somerset Beach

264 votes

Stretching two kilometres west of Burnie, Somerset Beach delivers gentle surf, patrolled swimming and a dog-friendly stretch for sunset strolls. A surf-lifesaving club, skate park and riverside caravan park keep weekends lively, reinforcing the suburb’s pull for young families and steady holiday-let demand.

8

Table Cape

106 votes

Table Cape’s sheer basalt cliffs, lighthouse walks and rainbow tulip fields are a photographer’s dream just ten minutes from Wynyard. Seasonal festivals draw thousands, boosting farm-stay bookings and cellar-door traffic. Panoramic Bass Strait vistas ensure nearby small-acreage allotments remain tightly held and highly sought.

9

Leven River

98 votes

The Leven River winds through Ulverstone, offering glassy morning water-ski sessions, fishing platforms and a scenic suspension bridge. Riverside play spaces and the annual Leven River Raft Race foster strong community spirit, while elevated blocks on its banks reward homeowners with tranquil bush-meets-estuary outlooks.

10

Dial Range

45 votes

Rising behind Penguin, the forested Dial Range provides rugged hiking, trail-running and emerging mountain-bike loops within a 15-minute drive of the coast. Panoramic lookouts across Bass Strait make dawn hikes popular, and proposed trail expansions hint at future eco-tourism boosts for surrounding hamlets.

11

North West Regional Hospital

44 votes

Burnie’s North West Regional Hospital anchors specialist health care for the entire coast, employing more than 1,200 staff. Its presence draws medical professionals, sustains nearby cafés and short-stay rentals, and gives families peace of mind with 24-hour emergency services just minutes from most suburbs.

12

Burnie Airport

27 votes

Burnie Airport at Wynyard connects residents to Melbourne in under an hour, supporting FIFO rosters and weekend city escapes. Recent runway upgrades improve reliability, while adjacent industrial lots attract logistics and food-export businesses that fuel local employment and demand for modern rental stock.

13

Forth River

25 votes

The Forth River meanders past rich cropping soils and quaint villages between Devonport and Ulverstone. Anglers chase trout beneath towering gums, and farm-gate stalls offer berries and artisan cheeses. Acreage properties with river frontage deliver relaxed rural living only 12 minutes from major supermarkets.

14

Burnie Park

20 votes

Centrally located Burnie Park blends botanic gardens, a waterfall-fed duck pond and a heritage rotunda that hosts summer jazz sessions. Families picnic under giant redwoods, kids ride miniature trains, and council events activate the lawns, adding valuable green breathing space to inner-city life.

15

Emu Bay

12 votes

Emu Bay frames Burnie’s industrial port with a scenic boardwalk, coastal cycleway and interpretive maritime displays. Evening fishing from the breakwater and sunrise yoga classes on the sand highlight its versatile appeal. Planned foreshore landscaping promises to further soften the port-city interface.

16

Anzac Park

8 votes

Ulverstone’s Anzac Park lines the Leven River with BBQ shelters, a splash-pad and weekly fun-run events. The riverside caravan park and seasonal food-truck nights keep foot traffic buoyant, supporting nearby cafés and craft-beer bars along the main street just two blocks away.

17

West Park Oval

2 votes

West Park Oval hosts Tasmanian State League footy, concerts and the annual Burnie Gift footrace against a spectacular Bass Strait backdrop. The adjacent indoor sports hub and athletics track ensure year-round activity, fostering a strong sporting culture and steady demand for nearby rentals from players and visiting teams.

18

Cradle Coast Campus

1 vote

UTAS’ Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie delivers nursing, business and maritime logistics programs, keeping tertiary study local. Modern lecture theatres, research hubs and a new student accommodation complex enliven the precinct, supporting cafés and spawning tech start-ups that diversify the region’s traditional manufacturing economy.

19

Fernglade Reserve

1 vote

Five minutes from the CBD, Fernglade Reserve immerses visitors in cool-temperate rainforest and near-guaranteed platypus sightings along the Emu River. Boardwalk loops, family picnic sites and bird-watch hides create a nature-play haven that enhances Burnie’s liveability without the long weekend drive.

20

Hellyers Road Distillery

0 votes

Hellyers Road Distillery produces globally awarded single-malt whisky from pure local rainwater and Tasmanian barley. Guided tours reveal towering copper stills and end with tastings overlooking rolling pastures. The cellar-door café and gift shop lure road-trippers year-round, adding a premium tourism string to Burnie’s economic bow.