Burnie

Burnie has served as a port and industrial centre on Tasmania’s north-west coast since the 19th century. Set on Emu Bay, where the Emu River reaches Bass Strait, the city grew through shipping, timber and manufacturing and remains a working port. Its waterfront is also home to a little penguin colony, with birds returning ashore after dark during the season. Makers’ Workshop brings exhibitions and working studios together, reflecting Burnie’s contemporary creative scene and manufacturing heritage. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Burnie, Emu Bay and Tasmania’s north-west coast.

Among Australia’s regions, Tasmania stands out for its island setting south of Bass Strait and its large tracts of protected wilderness. Rugged mountain country, temperate rainforest and a deeply indented coastline give the state a character distinct from mainland Australia. Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, while Lake St Clair lies among the Central Highlands. On the Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur preserves one of Australia’s best-known former convict settlements and is included in the UNESCO-listed Australian Convict Sites. Trace Tasmania’s place between Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean by browsing webcams nearby.

Australia’s terrain extends from tropical rainforests in the northeast to arid plains in the interior, producing dramatic climatic contrasts. The Great Dividing Range follows much of the eastern coast, while the Great Barrier Reef lies off Queensland in the Coral Sea and Uluru rises from the central desert. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples maintain living cultures whose connections to Country long predate European settlement. In Sydney, the sail-like Opera House, completed in 1973, stands beside one of the world’s best-known harbours. Discover further points of interest through webcams located across Australia.