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BENEATH TABLE CAPE
A town of river walks and gardens. Drive to Table Cape and Bass Strait is laid out below.
Wynyard Tasmania is a coastal town where the Inglis River meets Bass Strait, overlooked by the volcanic plateau of Table Cape.
Drive to the Cape for its lighthouse, clifftop views and paddocks of spring flowers, then return to town for riverside walks, Richard Gutteridge Gardens, Fossil Bluff, local food and the Wonders of Wynyard exhibition.
Table Cape rises above Wynyard, with farmland stretching across an ancient volcanic formation and steep cliffs dropping towards Bass Strait. Its basalt has weathered into the deep red soils that support the Cape’s farms and seasonal flower fields. Visit throughout the year for coastal views, the lighthouse and Sound Walk. Come in spring for the tulips.
COASTAL VIEWS
The views run across farmland, Bass Strait and Tasmania’s North West coast. The lookout is…The views run across farmland, Bass Strait and Tasmania’s North West coast. The lookout is accessible by road. During migration season you may spot whales offshore, though sightings aren’t guaranteed.
LIGHTHOUSE
Walk from the lookout or drive to the lighthouse precinct to see the historic 1888…Walk from the lookout or drive to the lighthouse precinct to see the historic 1888 lighthouse above Bass Strait. Allow time for the headland and its coastal views.
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SELF-GUIDED WALK
Walk between Table Cape Lookout and the lighthouse while listening to stories, music and field…Walk between Table Cape Lookout and the lighthouse while listening to stories, music and field recordings connected to the landscape. Download the self-guided experience before arriving. Audio plays automatically as you follow the track.
Table Cape Sound Walk →
SPRING COLOUR
Visit in spring to wander through colourful rows of tulips against a backdrop of farmland…Visit in spring to wander through colourful rows of tulips against a backdrop of farmland and Bass Strait. Table Cape Tulip Farm is a seasonal, ticketed attraction, separate from the one-day Wynyard Tulip Festival. See the farm’s current opening dates when planning your visit.
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RIVER WALK
Richard Gutteridge Gardens sit beside the Inglis River estuary and are the easiest place to…Richard Gutteridge Gardens sit beside the Inglis River estuary and are the easiest place to start. Follow the waterfront around the wharf or join the longer walking tracks, and continue through bushland towards Fossil Bluff if you’re up for it.
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CARS AND LOCAL STORIES
Collect maps and local advice before heading into the exhibitions and Ransley Veteran Car Collection.…Collect maps and local advice before heading into the exhibitions and Ransley Veteran Car Collection. Highlights include a 1903 Ford Model A, recognised as the equal-oldest surviving Ford in the world. Entry charges apply to the vehicle exhibition.
Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Visitor Information Centre →
GEOLOGY AND COAST
Visit this sheltered beach for coastal views and a look at the area’s geological history.…Visit this sheltered beach for coastal views and a look at the area’s geological history. Walk to the top of the bluff or wander around its base when conditions allow. Check the tide, leave fossils in place and stay clear of unstable cliffs.
Fossil Bluff, Wynyard →
EAT AND SHOP
Stop for coffee or lunch in town, then browse the shops along Goldie Street. Pick…Stop for coffee or lunch in town, then browse the shops along Goldie Street. Pick up local produce, or catch the Wynyard Foreshore Market on selected Sundays.
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DISTILLERY
Visit Alchymia Distillery for small-batch whisky and gin made near Table Cape. Enjoy a tasting…Visit Alchymia Distillery for small-batch whisky and gin made near Table Cape. Enjoy a tasting and learn about the distilling process.
Alchymia Distillery →
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Go behind the scenes at Australia’s largest handmade paper mill. See how materials such as…Go behind the scenes at Australia’s largest handmade paper mill. See how materials such as cotton, denim and plant fibres become paper, and see the craft up close on a guided visit.
Creative Paper Tasmania →
WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION
Lobster Ponds Haven at Flowerdale is a chance to see giant Tasmanian freshwater lobsters up…Lobster Ponds Haven at Flowerdale is a chance to see giant Tasmanian freshwater lobsters up close. Walk around the ponds and learn about the conservation work helping protect this threatened species. Check current opening days before visiting.
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Staying in Wynyard gives you time for Table Cape, the Inglis River and the nearby beaches without fitting everything into one day. Accommodation includes motels, apartments, bed and breakfasts, self-contained stays and caravan parks. Spring can be busy during the tulip season, so book ahead if your dates are fixed.
Accommodation in WynyardGetting to Wynyard & Table Cape
Follow the Bass Highway to Wynyard, west of Burnie. From Stanley and Smithton, travel east along the highway and take the Wynyard turn-off.
From town, follow the signs to Table Cape for the lookout, lighthouse and seasonal flower experiences. Return to Wynyard for riverside walks, cafés and visitor information.
Wynyard has established caravan and camping accommodation, including options close to the Inglis River. Book directly and confirm site suitability for your vehicle.
Where possible, leave your caravan at your accommodation and head up to Table Cape and the nearby beaches in a smaller vehicle.
There’s a public dump point and drinking water outside the Wynyard Waste Transfer Station on Goldie Street.
The area
Plot your way around Wynyard and Table Cape - pin by pin. Filter the map by where to stay, what to see and where to eat.
Yes. Wynyard is great for the Table Cape lookout and lighthouse, river walks, Fossil Bluff and local food, with gardens and parks along the Inglis River. The spring tulips are a major attraction, but there’s plenty to see outside the flowering season.
Allow at least half a day to visit Table Cape and spend some time around the Wynyard waterfront. A full day gives you time for the lighthouse walk, Fossil Bluff, the Wonders of Wynyard and a meal or tasting.
Table Cape is a volcanic plateau rising above Wynyard and Bass Strait. Its basalt has weathered into the deep red soils used for farming and seasonal flower growing.
Yes. Visit for the lookout, lighthouse exterior, coastal track and Sound Walk. The Patch offers another seasonal flower experience in late summer and autumn.
The tulips generally flower during spring, with the main display usually occurring from late September into October. Exact timing depends on weather and growing conditions, so check updates from the farm before travelling.
No. The tulip farm is a seasonal, ticketed attraction on Table Cape. The Wynyard Tulip Festival is a separate event held in Wynyard on one nominated day.
Yes. Walk or drive to the lighthouse precinct to see the exterior and walk the headland. Contact the Wynyard Visitor Information Centre for current information about access inside the tower.
The Table Cape Sound Walk is a self-guided audio experience along the track between the lookout and lighthouse. Download it before arriving, then listen as location-triggered audio plays along the route.
The Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Visitor Information Centre has maps, local advice, event information and help planning your visit.
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