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An eldery couple posing for a photo on a timber platfrom amongest the green ferns.
Fern Glade Walk - Fern Glade Reserve (photograph: Martin Fieldhouse)
60 Great Short Walks

Fern Glade

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  • Access friendly
  • Picnic facilities
  • Short walk
  • Toilets

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    15 minutes to 1 hour return, 1km return
    Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them.
    Supervise children, especially near water. Deep waters.

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    Less than 4km from the centre of Burnie, this delightful riverside walk is both a tranquil oasis, and a local treasure. The easy, level track takes you through the shady tranquility of soft treeferns. Along the way the gentle reflections from the waters ​of the Emu River add to the charm, with the bonus that you might see a platypus. Add good picnic facilities, and you’ve got a perfect place for peaceful relaxation. The return walk is about 1km long.

    This walk is managed by Burnie City Council.

    Static map image of the Fern Glade walk, located in the Fern Glade Reserve outside of Burnie.

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      ​​Take the Fern Glade Road from the Bass Highway (A1) on the eastern approach to Burnie.

      Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

      ​The reserve closes at dusk each day and reopens at 7.30am, and is managed by the Burnie City Council.

      No bikes, pets or fires.

      ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.

      Walker safety - day walks​

      ​Even for a short walk on a fine day, carry a light pack with a weatherproof jacket, warm hat, water (1 litre per person for every 3 hours of walking), some high energy food and a first aid kit that includes an emergency space blanket. At the same time, be prepared for bright sunshine—carry a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Insect repellent can also make your walk more comfortable and be sure to take a rubbish bag and carry your rubbish out with you.

      If your mobile phone has a signal t​​ake it with you. Limit use of your phone to conserve the battery. If your short walk takes you into very remote areas it would be wise to pack extra food and an emergency shelter or tent.

      For full safety information please refer to Safety in parks.