Wynyard, Tasmania
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Table Cape as seen at dusk | |
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| Coordinates: 40°59′2″S 145°43′4″E / 40.98389°S 145.71778°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | North West Tasmania |
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| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,296 (2021 census) |
| Postcode | 7325 |
| Mean max temp | 17.1 °C (62.8 °F) |
| Mean min temp | 7.2 °C (45.0 °F) |
| Annual rainfall | 987.8 mm (38.89 in) |
Wynyard (/ˈwɪnjərd/) wi-nyuhd) is a rural town located on the North West coast of Tasmania, Australia. Wynyard is situated 17 kilometres (11 mi) west of Burnie. As of the 2021 census, Wynyard has an estimated population of 6,296. The town is a regional hub servicing the surrounding rural areas. The main council offices for the Waratah-Wynyard local government area are located in Wynyard.
The Burnie Wynyard Airport provides commercial flights to Melbourne and other districts.