Whether you are an amateur or expert botanist – or just love admiring and smelling pretty flowers – you must visit Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden less than five miles from Burnie. Within this 27 acres are over 22,000 plants! The peak bloom is in the spring; remember, in Australia, this means September through November. The autumn colors in April are also spectacular. But frankly, scenery like this footbridge over Lake Grebe makes this a perfect destination all year.