A Brief Guide to Bruny Island

The Bruny Island, a conjoin between two islands connected via a 5 kilometer long and narrow sandy isthmus known as Neck, is the seat of some of the most exquisitely preserved natural environments in Tasmania. The place abounds in different varieties of native wildlife including mutton birds, little penguins, echidnas, etc., and also has spectacular top-of-the-cliff views. The northern part remains dry and beachy for most part of the year, while the southern region receives abundant ocean rains.

The coastal scenery of Bruny Island is purely magical and can make travellers feel spellbound. There are a large number of surf and swimming beaches, with the fun being hiked up by freshwater fishing and a good sea. Of particular significance is the richly forested and steep regions of the South Bruny National Park, which possess some exotically beautiful walking tracks near Fluted Cape and Labillardiere Peninsula. The region also proudly boasts of towering cliffs that overlook long beaches, underwater kelp seaweed gardens and coastal heathland.
Bruny Island is the home to many endangered and rare flora and fauna of Tasmania. Travellers can also gather plenty of information about history of this place from the tales of the Aboriginal citizens, who used to call the island “Alonnah Lunawanna”. It was Captain William Bligh who came to the Adventure Bay located in Southern Bruny for provisions and water.
When in Bruny Island, travellers can easily hire a boat and cruise around the island to explore its deepest secrets and also enjoy the popular local attractions and produce. Native artisanal producers, who have been passing down their trade from generation to generation, specialise in such delicacies as cheese, chocolate and oysters.
 In the modern times, tourism has gained tremendous popularity in both parts of the Bruny Island and become an important source for the economy of the region. Although one may not find homogenised resorts here, there are countless intriguing and self-contained houses, cottages, beachfront retreats and friendly campsites. There are even some fantastic motels and hostels towards north of the area, with some even offering the most Cheap Accommodation in Hobart. Many visitors attempt to explore the whole island within a single day of their stay. Once they start enjoying quiet and peaceful atmosphere, however, they do not want to leave the region before two or more days have passed.
There are a variety of transportation facilities by which the island can be accessed with ease and convenience. One can opt for vehicular ferry and reach the place in 20 minutes, which is available everyday from Kettering.