Wynyard is a relaxed seaside town famous for
flat-topped Table Cape and fields of stunning
tulips.
Located at the mouth of the Inglis River,
Wynyard is a popular holiday spot for beach
activities, ocean and river fishing, and lazy
drives through picturesque landscapes. The
local beaches are great for swimming, fishing,
kayaking and waterside walks.
Wynyard is a rural town on the north-west
coast of Tasmania, about 17 kilometres (11 mi)
west of Burnie. At the 2011 census Wynyard had
an urban population of 5,061 and a total greater
area population of 5,990. The town is a regional
hub servicing the surrounding rural areas, the
adjacent Burnie Wynyard Airport provides
commercial flights to Melbourne and other
districts. The main council offices for the
Waratah-Wynyard local government area are
located in Wynyard.