The Cottage at Mistover Farm and Galloway Stud

A 20 minute drive into the hinterland from Burnie's CBD, Guide Falls is an easy 10 minute walk following the rivulet for 300 metres to the base of the waterfall. Climb the stairway (steep grade) to a top viewing platform for a birds-eye view of the falls. Additional parking is available at the top of the waterfall ensuring easy access for all. Guide Falls flows year round but is most spectacular in winter and spring.

Well-known for its delicious home-style meals, a great range is available, from succulent steaks to seafood. As well as the main menu, they also offer a lighter and cheaper option. You can enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the sports bar or for those who enjoy a flutter try your luck in the gaming room. The Seabrook Hotel is located on the Bass Highway, the gateway to the picturesque and rugged west coast. Only 10 minutes from the Burnie Airport.

Make your way via Hellyer Gorge named after Henry Hellyer for a spectacular scenic route to the West Coast or Cradle Mountain. The windy route and steep cliffs make for a jaw-dropping wilderness drive, and is a favourite route for bike riders and touring cars. The welcoming canopy of rainforest provides a spectacular picnic spot along the banks of the Hellyer River. There are toilet and barbecue facilities, and the picnic area is the starting point for two short walks: the River Walk and the Old Myrtle Forest Walk. From Wynyard, take a 30-minute drive via Mount Hicks Road to Yolla where the road joins the Murchison Highway. Follow this through Hellyer Gorge and on to the historic town of Waratah, the iconic Cradle Mountain or deeper into the Western Wilds.