Romaine, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Romaine Burnie, Tasmania
A Black swan in Romaine Reservoir
Romaine Location in Tasmania
Postcode(s)	7320
LGA(s)	City of Burnie
Federal Division(s)	Braddon
Suburbs around Romaine: Acton Brooklyn Emu Heights Mooreville Romaine Havenview Mooreville Stowport Stowport

Romaine is a suburb located in the City of Burnie in north-west Tasmania, Australia. It's a place where nature and community life come together.

Nature and Green Spaces

Romaine has some lovely natural areas to explore.

Romaine Reserve

The Romaine Reserve is a large park, about 12.69 hectares in size. It stretches along the eastern side of the suburb, following Romaine Creek. This reserve has a mix of native plants, like tall mountain ashes and white gums, and some plants that were brought from other places. You can also find blackwood trees and man ferns here.

There are walking tracks in the reserve that connect to the nearby Brooklyn Reserve. It's a great spot for a walk or to enjoy the outdoors.

Romaine Creek's Special Crayfish

Romaine Creek is home to a unique freshwater crayfish called Engaeus yabbimunna. This special creature lives only in this area.

Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden

The Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden is a popular place to visit in Romaine. It was started in 1981 and is now a beautiful tourist attraction. A rhododendron is a type of flowering shrub, and this garden has many different kinds.

Education in Romaine

Romaine is home to schools that serve the local community.

Romaine Primary School

Romaine Primary School opened its doors in 2012. Before that, in 2009, it was decided that three other primary schools – Acton Primary School, Upper Burnie Primary School, and Brooklyn Primary School – would join together to form this new school. Romaine Primary School was built on the same grounds as Parklands High School.

Parklands High School

Parklands High School moved to Romaine in 1966. Before that, it was located in a different area called Parklands.

Community and Sports

Romaine has a lively community with various activities.

Churches

There are several churches in Romaine that serve the community:

• Romaine Park Christian Centre
• Recharge Church

Sports and Football History

Romaine is involved in local sports, including netball. The suburb has a history with football too.

The Romaine Football Club was formed in 1906 when the Emu Bay Football Club changed its name. Just three years later, in 1909, it changed its name again to the Burnie Football Club. Today, the football club is known as the Burnie Dockers Football Club.