Burnie Park Soft green grass, trees of many species, a rose garden, rhododendrons, a waterfall, a music shell, a memorial cenotaph, playgrounds, barbecues, picnic furniture, accessible playground and toilet facilities are all featured within a short drive from Burnie, at Burnie Park.
Burnie Waterfront, West Beach Follow the main streets of the city centre to the Burnie foreshore, the City by the Sea. West Beach is a block from the central business district and is connected by boardwalk to the Makers' Workshop and the little penguin habitat on the western end of the beach.
Cooee Point Reserve Absolute beachfront! The Burnie City Council provides a short stay (max 2 nights) free camping permit for fully self-contained vehicles, 2.5km west of the Burnie town centre.
Fern Glade Reserve Fernglade Reserve is one of Burnie's most valuable natural and recreational resources. A peaceful river valley on the edge of the city abundant in flora and fauna. Amazing birds and wildlife thrive along the river banks. Varieties of orchids and fungi flourish under the bush canopy.
Guide Falls A 20-minute scenic drive south of Burnie past the township of Ridgley, Guide Falls is the most accessible waterfall in the Burnie hinterland.
Oakleigh Park This small historical parkland has an important link with the European settlement of Burnie.
Romaine Reserve Romaine Reserve features a fitness track that winds around a dam on Romaine Creek containing domestic and wild fowl. On leash dog exercise is permitted in some areas.
Upper Natone Forest Reserve The Upper Natone Reserve is a popular recreational area featuring BBQ's, picnic tables, uni-sex toilets, play area with swings, and the Pat Crane shelter. An easy half-hour stroll along a walking track through diverse native vegetation is well worth a look.
View Road Reserve Home of the Burnie Challenge and Disc Golf (frisbee golf), the large reserve boasts creeks, grassed areas and tracks. It is close to the city and suitable for walking, running, cycling, dog park (enclosed exercise area) and recreation.