Explore Burnie, Tasmania, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Burnie, TAS map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Burnie, Tasmania, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Tasmania or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Burnie and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Burnie.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Burnie |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.04989 |
| Longitude | 145.91892 |
| Population | 19,972 |
| Density | 1997200.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.0 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 7320 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 235 km north-northwest |
Burnie is a locality in Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of 19,972. The locality covers an area of 0.0 km², giving a population density of about 1997200.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 235 km north-northwest of Hobart. Burnie is located at 41.0499°S, 145.9189°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7320. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Burnie unfolds along the rugged north-west coast of Tasmania, a place where the land meets the sea with a determined grace. It lies 38.2 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 291°T), and is situated 10.2 km east of Somerset. Its geography is shaped by the embrace of Emu Bay, a sweeping curve of coastline that offers a natural harbour, and the rolling hills that rise inland, cloaked in a tapestry of green pastures and dense eucalyptus forests. The air here carries the crisp tang of the Southern Ocean, a constant reminder of the wildness that lies just beyond the town's edges. Burnie’s character is one of resilience and quiet industry, a working port town that has long drawn its strength from the bounty of the surrounding land and sea. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, almost ethereal glow over the water and the distant peaks, imbuing the landscape with a profound, understated beauty.
The history of Burnie is inextricably linked to the exploitation of its natural resources, a story that began with early European settlement and the establishment of industries that have defined the region. Timber milling was among the first significant enterprises, followed by the development of a thriving paper industry that, for many years, formed the backbone of Burnie's economy. The discovery and extraction of minerals further contributed to its growth, shaping its industrial landscape. Today, while manufacturing and processing still play a crucial role, Burnie is also diversifying, with an increasing focus on agriculture, aquaculture, and a burgeoning tourism sector that capitalises on its scenic beauty and rich heritage. The steady hum of industry provides a constant soundtrack to life in Burnie, a testament to its enduring spirit of productivity.
Burnie’s cultural heart beats with a rhythm that reflects its coastal setting and its proud Tasmanian identity. While professional sporting teams in the major national leagues are not based in Burnie itself, the town enthusiastically supports regional and state-level competitions across various codes, with a strong local participation in sports like Australian Rules Football and Netball. The town buzzes with activity during its annual festivals, such as the Seniors Week and the Burnie Agricultural Show, events that celebrate community spirit and local talent. For natural beauty, the nearby Rocky Cape National Park offers dramatic coastal walks and ancient cave systems, while the beaches of Emu Bay provide a place for quiet contemplation or invigorating dips in the cool waters. Renowned educational institutions contribute to the intellectual life of Burnie, fostering a culture of learning and innovation. Though not home to globally recognised celebrities, Burnie has produced its share of accomplished individuals who have made their mark in various fields, their achievements reflecting the grounded ambition and quiet determination characteristic of this Tasmanian coastal settlement.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides a street and satellite map of Burnie, Tasmania. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Burnie.
Detailed location data for Burnie includes the postcode (7320), telephone area code (03), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burnie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |