Like much of Tasmania the beauty of Bruny Island is really a secret to the rest of the world. Bruny Island is located off the coast of Tasmania and is accessible by ferry from Kettering around 40km from Hobart. The ferry ride itself features some beautiful scenery and is a very pleasant 25min cruise. The island itself is sparsely populated and is perfect for a quiet vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Despite its quiet demeanor there is lots to do on the island. You can take a walk along the coastal track at Adventure Bay or the beach at Cloudy Bay. The lighthouse at Cape Bruny is the second oldest in Australia and tours can be arranged for small parties. The beaches are simply beautiful although I must admit the water temperature even in summer is cold and I couldn't face it without wearing a wetsuit.
If history interests you a visit to the Bligh Museum at Adventure Bay is a must. The museum was constructed in 1954 from 26,000 hand made bricks brought from the convict built kiln at Variety Bay, North Bruny. The museum houses artefacts and documents from the voyages of discovery of Cook, Bligh, Furneaux, Flinders, and D'Entrecasteaux (After whom Bruny was named).
Labillardiere State Reserve has a wide variety of southern Tasmanian native flora and fauna. Wildlife which can be seen on the island includes muttonbirds and fairy penguins. I love watching the fairy penguins come in and we spent a lovely evening watching both the muttonbirds and fairy penguins come ashore. As an added bonus the local ranger gave an informative speech and was most happy to answer all questions on these lovable characters.
The highlight of my visit to the island was a cruise upon the 'Albatross' a custom built eco cruiser. The scenery is absolutely spectacular, the crew friendly and informative and the wildlife amazing. This was an incredible adventure and I would recommend to anyone. The cruise for just about everything, from herbal sea sickness tablets to weatherproof clothing. Although I must advise that even though weather proof clothing is provided you should dress well as it was cold out on the ocean.
In short if you are down in Tasmania go to Bruny Island.
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What an incredible photograph! Sorry to bring Hollywood into the post, but that shot sure looks very similar to some of the shots from the Lord of the Rings movies. I know it was filmed in your general area. Do you know?
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