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Takone Destination Guide

Touring Takone in Australia

Takone in the region of Tasmania is a city located in Australia - some 449 mi or ( 723 km ) South-West of Canberra , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Takone

Time in Takone is now 04:53 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Hobart " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Yolla, Tewkesbury, Preolenna, Parrawe, and Oldina. Being here already, consider visiting Yolla . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Takone ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Taking off by seaplane, Gordon River, Tasmania

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Taking off by seaplane, Gordon River, Franklin Wilderness, Tasmania. December 2009 ..

Tree on the road chainsaw needed.mpg

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Too many trees in Tasmania now. We need chainsaws ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Waratah-Wynyard Council

The Waratah-Wynyard Council is a local government area of Tasmania, Australia in the north-west of the state, to the west of Burnie. It covers an area from Wynyard near the coast, to the inland mining towns of Waratah and Savage River. It also includes the Burnie satellite town of Somerset. The current mayor is Robert 'Robby' Walsh and the current Deputy Mayor is Alwyn Friedersdorff.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -41.21 145.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Local Government Areas of Tasmania, North West Tasmania

Yolla, Tasmania

Yolla is a rural community in north-western Tasmania, Australia. At the 2006 census, Yolla and the surrounding area had a population of 198. It is on the Murchison Highway about 20 kilometres south of the towns of Wynyard and Burnie. The area around Yolla is used for dairying, beef cattle, growing vegetables, opium poppies and other crops, as well as forestry and mining. Local attractions are Hellyer Gorge and the Oldina Forest Reserve.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -41.12 145.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Towns in Tasmania

Hellyer River

The Hellyer River is a stream in north western Tasmania, Australia. It flows for 61 kilometres before joining into the Arthur River. High quality cool temperate rainforest and tall eucalyptus forest grows along much of the river. Significant species include Myrtle Beech, Leatherwood, Southern Sassafras and Messmate. Named after the explorer Henry Hellyer.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -41.27 145.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Rivers of Tasmania

Guide Falls

Guide Falls are situated closely to the back of Burnie, Tasmania. Head out of Burnie on the same road to cradle mountain then turn right just outside the Ridgley boundary and continue down into the gully and turn left when you get to the posted gate sign. Once entered the guide river is to the right and if you continue to drive up the gravel road to the top you will reach the falls. There at the top is a very safe and great view from the fenced lookout.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -41.16 145.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Waterfalls of Tasmania

City of Burnie

The City of Burnie is a local government area of Tasmania. It covers the city of Burnie and surrounding areas, although it does not include the town of Somerset - usually classed as part of the Burnie metropolitan area. The city's motto is "non nobis solum" (not for ourselves alone); for many years this was on the council seal but in 1992 a new, more colourful logo was created which did not include the motto. It did also not include the emu (which had been Burnie's unofficial animal emblem).

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -41.18 145.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Burnie, Tasmania, Local Government Areas of Tasmania, North West Tasmania