The Off Season
Published on 01 May 2026
Winter is when Burnie truly comes alive. As part of Tasmania's Off Season campaign, Become a Winter Person, Burnie invites you to embrace crisp mornings, roaring fires, rich local flavours and unforgettable experiences by the sea.
Whether you're planning a cosy getaway, enjoying a local festival or exploring the region's natural beauty, there's plenty happening throughout winter.
❄️ Winter event highlights in Burnie
Valid during the Off Season
Warm Up at a cosy Burnie Waterfront Hotel - One North Terrace
Enjoy 10% off your stay, late checkout and complimentary minibar snacks.
Heritage Stay with a Taste of Tasmania – Ikon Hotel
Stay in the heart of Burnie and receive complimentary Tasmanian wine, cheese and chocolate.
The Dark Harmony B-Sides – Hellyers Road Distillery
Discover an experimental whisky tasting experience exploring the Dark Harmony range and exclusive B-Sides releases.
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May
- Arts After Dark, Burnie Arts Centre 1, 13 May, 19 June 2025
- Winter Events Darts, Emu Bay Classic (2–3 May)
- Behind the Lines and ArtRage exhibitions
- VDB Lunchbox Concerts
- North West Tasmania Autumn Ceilidh (16 May)
- Winter Forest Therapy Walk, Ridgley (24 May)
- Burnie Bright Night & Community Cracker Night (30 May)
- Burnie Winter Classic Disc Golf Tournament (31 May)
June
- Tas Pop Culture Geek Market (20 June)
- Winter Solstice Swim – West Beach (21 June)
- Burnie Eisteddfod (22 June – 24 July)
July
- Lights Up Theatre Restaurant – Burnie Club (2–4 July)
- NWTrail North West Trail Running Series (19 July)
- ArtRage: The 2025 Selection (July exhibition)
August
- Burnie Concert BandRuby Anniversary Concert (1 August)
- Rally Tasmania (15 August)
- Domaur presents On the Beach (21–29 August)
- George Page Memorial Darts (29–30 August)
- NWTrail North West Trail Running Series (9 & 29 August)
“Burnie is the warmest cold place in Tasmania”
From award-winning whisky and cosy cafés to spectacular coastal walks and vibrant winter events, Burnie is the perfect place to slow down, warm up and discover why it's Tasmania's warmest cold place.
❄️ Plan Your Winter Adventures
Browse upcoming events and start planning your Off Season escape: