Bruny Island

Nature and nurture meet on Bruny Island, where dramatic landscapes are matched by great produce.

Bruny is effectively two islands – North and South Bruny – bound together by a narrow isthmus called the Neck, with many of its most spectacular landscapes scattered through South Bruny National Park.

The island’s local produce is as refreshing as its beaches, cliffs and wildlife, with Bruny producers specialising in oysters, cheese, honey, whisky and chocolate.

Don't miss:

• The views from Truganini Lookout.
• Visit one of Australia’s oldest lighthouses at Cape Bruny.
• Take a half-day boat trip to explore the island’s cliffs and marine wildlife.
• Source a picnic from Bruny’s gourmet producers.

Getting there:

Reach Bruny Island via a 20min vehicular ferry that crosses from Kettering, which is a 30min drive (32km) south of Hobart. The SeaLink Bruny Island Ferry runs seven days a week at regular intervals, allowing you to turn up and buy your return tickets at the terminal with no need to book. Find up-to-date timetable information on their website.