Local Attractions& Romantic things to do in Tasmania!
There are many and varied things to do in Tasmania in general, and along the North West Coast in particular. Try a few of these ideas below;

	Within 5 minutes:
	Table Cape Just five minutes drive East of Killynaught is stunning Table Cape; take a scenic drive through a patchwork of fields and spectacular views and visit the historic lighthouse - see the tulip farms in spring and poppies in summer.
	"Looking West from Table Cape"
	"The Table Cape Tulip Farm"
	Boat Harbour Beach Go five minutes drive West of Killynaught and discover one of Tasmania's treasures; the very picturesque Boat Harbour Beach with its crystal clear and pristine waters, snow white sand and rocky headlands.
	"Boat Harbour Beach"
	Within 10 minutes:
	In less than ten minutes you are in the attractive seaside town of Wynyard with it's beautiful parks, two golf courses, great walking tracks, fine restaurants (try Cafe Ricardo for great Italian)  or visit Winnie the seal down by the Wynyard Jetty. Wynyard is also the location of the Burnie Airport (yes, we think that's odd too but that's where it is) which has multiple daily flights to Melbourne and King Island. The Airport is serviced by Qantas Link and REX. Several car rental companies also operate from the Airport. The Wynyard Visitor Information Centre (64424143) in Goldie Street can help with all your touring questions.
	"Wynyard Jetty: Winnie the Seal is just below!"
	Fairy Penguin Tour With Wynyard Little Penguin Tours you will see little penguins up close in their natural environment. Watch the little penguins coming ashore in large numbers each evening, and view them interacting with each other and feeding their chicks. Your guide will provide a personalised and detailed account of their habits, behaviour and lifestyle. Tours operate between December and March. They are not suitable for the elderly or children under six years. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Warm dark clothes are essential. Binoculars can be very useful, but torches and cameras with flashes are prohibited as they can harm the penguins.
	"Little Penguin Tour"
	A further five minutes drive on from Boat Harbour, passing forests and lakes will bring you to the expansive Sisters Beach with the same white sands and clear waters as Boat Harbour.
	"Sisters Beach"
	Venturing Further Afield:
	The city of Burnie is just 20 minutes drive East of Killynaught with all of the facilities of a regional city that you would expect including Movie theatres, restaurants, banks, hospitals etc. Burnie is also home to the very unique Creative Paper a must on any visit to the North West.
	"Guide Falls near Burnie, Tasmania"
	"Historic Stanley is just 40 minutes drive from Killynaught"
	"A ride on The Nut Chairlift is a must when you visit Stanley"
	Gunns Plains Caves (1 1/4 hrs) A delightful day trip along the coast through the North West's rich farmland to experience the majestic underground limestone caves at Gunns Plains.
	"Limestone Caves"
	Dismal Swamp (1 1/2 hrs) This sink hole was created over time with the dolomite slab dissolving in the wet area. Four boardwalks on the swamp floor enable easy access to swamp life while keeping your feet dry. Visitors are able to stroll down the 40m to the floor, take a gentle buggy ride or take a 110m slide to discover the delights of swamp fertility. Two kilometres of meandering pathways lead to a maze. Decaying logs provide a nursery for baby blackwood trees and tiny burrowing crayfish are evident in their important role in the survival of the area.
	Leven Canyon (1 1/2 hrs) There is a hidden valley in North-Western Tasmania that nature has chosen to smile upon... a valley so rich, so fertile that it grows grapes for wine and hops for beer, where pristine spring waters are bottled for their purity, and the Leven River flows freely all the way to the sea. A place where even the ground under the ground reveals its age-old treasures in spectacular caves. A valley bounded by ancient mountains, producing the dramatic spectacle of the Leven Canyon, where waters cascade from mountain tops, and yet offer the tranquility of a roadside picnic spot.
	"Confident Paddlers Only Please"
	Cradle Mountain (1 1/2 hrs) Take a walk on the boardwalk around Dove Lake, through the Ballroom Forest and have a picnic lunch before climbing to the top of Marian's Lookout and see the stunning views of Crater Lake and Dove Lake below.
	"Cradle Mountain"
	Sheffield Murals (1 3/4 hrs) Head for Sheffield and view the dozens of unique murals in this quaint country town in the foothills of imposing Mount Roland.
	"A Mural Town"
	MS George Robinson (1 3/4 hrs) Could we suggest a beautiful drive to the Far North West Coast to enjoy a very pleasurable day trip on the Arthur River Boat Cruise, on board the restored "MS George Robinson", including a delicious barbecue lunch in the forest. On the way `home', call into the historic village of Stanley and take the chairlift to the top of the Nut and experience the spectacular views.
	"MS George Robinson"
	Lake St Clair National Park (2 hrs) If the Overland Track is too much to contemplate, there are plenty of gentler options for exploring this amazing area.
	"Lake St Clair"
	Evandale Market (2 1/4 hrs) If you like quant, this is the market for you. Evandale's weekly country market is chock full of quaint. But it's a fun place to sift through bric-a-brac, and you'll definitely find the odd treasure. Open every Sunday
	"Evandale Market"
	West Coast (2 1/2 hrs) Drive (and/or hike) through some of the most beautiful forest you will ever see, and poke around interesting historic towns like Strahan.
	"Strahan"
	Launceston (2 1/2 hrs) One of Australia's oldest cities and has many historical buildings and sites.
	"Launceston Boardwalk"
	Franklin River (3 1/4 hrs) Whether you raft it or just look at it in awe, check out this mighty river, subject of some of Australia's most passionate and influential environmental campaigning.
	"Franklin River"
	The Overland Track (3 1/4hrs) Tasmania's most famous hike takes you into some of the most incredible landscapes you'll ever expereince. Sure it's challenging, but it's an accessible hike, with a great system of huts, and one of the best ways to check out the Tasmanian wilderness.
	"The Overland Track"
	Freycinet National Park (4 1/2hrs) Freycinet is a stunning national park on Tassie's east coast. The walk to Wineglass Bay, one of the world's great beaches, is absolutely worth the effort, and sunset over the Hazards will make you want to stay forever
	"Freycinet National Park"
	Hobart (5 hrs) It's not one of the world's great cities, but Hobart is pretty, quiet, and worth a day or two. Salamanca Market is popular, and the historic charm of the place is unequalled by mainland centres.
	"Aurora Australis over Hobart"
	South Coast Track (5 3/4 hrs) The 83km South Coast Track is a true wilderness experience, snaking along Tassie's rugged southern coastline. The mud can be something to behold.
	"South Coast Track"