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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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.

About

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.