Bruny Island
Bruny Island is a favourite with not just the locals but also with visitors from interstate and overseas. Accessible by vehicular ferry at Kettering, 40 minutes drive south of Hobart, Bruny Island is made up of a North and South Island that are separated by a narrow isthmus called "The Neck". Bruny Island has a population of around 620 and is deceptively large – being about 100 kilometres in length.
What's on Bruny?
Bruny Island can provide you with the ultimate Tasmanian wilderness and wildlife experience both on land and water. On land you can venture into the wilderness of South Bruny National Park taking one of the many bushwalks available. On water you can join Bruny Island Cruises 3 hour eco-cruise to explore the coastal wilderness of Bruny Island.
Bruny Island is also home to numerous quality food and wine producers. Some of the delicious produce includes handmade fudge, truffles, chocolate, cheese and fresh oysters. Here is a selection of some of the great food, wine and other attractions on the island:
- Adventure Bay General Store
- Alonnah Paddleboats & Kayaks
- Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration
- Bruny Island Berry Farm
- Bruny Island Cheese Company
- Bruny Island Premium Wines
- Bruny Island Smoke House
- Bruny Island Oysters
- Cape Bruny Lighthouse
- Hot House Café
- Hotel Bruny
- Inala Bruny Island
- Mermaid Café
- Ol'Kid Fishing Charters
- South Bruny National Park
- Wilderness Adventure Tasmania
For more information about things to do on Bruny Island, see the Bruny Island website.
There's so much to see and do on Bruny Island that you might want to stay overnight - click here for more information about accommodation options on Bruny Island. There are also some fantastic places to stay in the Huon Valley and in Hobart.
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