The Northern Tasmanian township of Wynyard is an attractive tourist town and rural service centre in the North West Region of Tasmania. Other townships along the coast that provide recreational and entertainment opportunities are Somerset, Sisters Beach and Boat Harbour. A famous landmark in the area is Table Cape, a large flat top headland, that features a spectacular tulip display every October. The area surrounding Wynyard has magnificent sandy beaches, fantastic surfing, excellent fishing and ideal environs for boating and sailing. Wynyard is located on the banks of the Inglis River and there is a charming walking track along the river where you may glimpse a playpus and a large variety of wildlife.To the south there are many interesting bushwalking trails at the base of Mount Bischoff
at Waratah and in the Hellyer Gorge. Wynyard has a very popular yacht club, fabulous all-weather boat ramps and excellent facilities for a wide variety of water sports. Wynyard has a thriving and active community and great facilities. It is an ideal base to stay in the quality holiday accommodation for exploring the many activities, attractions and fascinating heritage of the North West Coast. There are many wonderful places to stay on the beach and waterfront at Wynyard. Local attractions at Wynyard and the surrounding towns include: # Fossil Bluff - the site where many giant marsupials fossils have been found and where there are excellent coastal views. # Table Cape Lookout has excellent views of the surrounding country side. The Table Cape was created from a volcanic plug that formed a
dramatic flat headland that rises190 m above the ocean and the surrounding plain. # Fishing - The Flowerdale and Inglis Rivers have excellent trout fishing and there is excellent ocean fishing from the shore or boats. The Bloomin' Tulips! festival celebrates the spring flowering of the tulips at Farm on Table Cape.