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Fern Glade

North West, TAS

WalkingEasy

At a Glance

ActivityWalking
DisciplineNature Walk
DifficultyEasy
Distance1.0 km
Duration15 minutes to 1 hour return
Trail TypeOut And Back
SurfaceBoardwalk
Best SeasonOct-Apr
Wheelchair Accessible

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About the Fern Glade

Fern Glade is a magnificent walk among large, spectacular tree ferns along the Emu River. If you are lucky you may see a platypus.

Fern Glade Highlights

WildlifeWaterWorld-heritage

Fern Glade Facilities & Huts

✓Picnic
✓Toilets
✓Camping
✓Shelter

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Attractions(2)

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Toilets(3)

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Fernglade Bottom

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Barker Street Reserve

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Groceries(5)

1.8km

IGA X-press Wivenhoe

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Fuel(5)

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DPT BURNIE (TAS)

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Ampol Burnie Mood Food

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Dump Points(5)

2.1km

74 Reeves Street, The Esplanade

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South Burnie Beach

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Cooee Point

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12.8km

Penguin Dump Point

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Wynyard Dump Point

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Pubs(5)

3.1km

Hoota's

Pub · 3.1km

3.7km

Rialto Vino Bar

Pub · 3.7km

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Communion Brewing Co

Pub · 3.7km

8.6km

Somerset Pub

Pub · 8.6km

10.2km

Seabrook Pub

Pub · 10.2km

Fast Food(5)

2.4km

KFC South Burnie

KFC · 2.4km

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McDonald's · 3.2km

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Subway Burnie

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Hungry Jack's Burnie

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KFC Burnie

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Wineries(1)

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State Forests(5)

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Table Cape Conservation Area

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National Parks(5)

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Fern Glade Reserve

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