Living in the island state of Tasmania, visiting a smaller island for a holiday might seem a little odd. Yet there’s no doubt that taking the short vehicular ferry ride to Bruny Island always feels like a getaway. Bruny is really two islands in one. North Bruny and South Bruny are joined by a narrow, sandy isthmus called The Neck, yet they’re quite different in character. South Bruny has a National Park, whereas North Bruny is more rural. We stayed in Alonnah, a small township in the northwest corner of South Bruny Island which has good services. For us it provides the perfect base exploring all the delights of Bruny Island.
Coming off the ferry we checked in to our accommodation then drove down to the Cape Bruny lighthouse. We were blessed with a beautiful afternoon and evening – calm and clear. On the way back from the lighthouse we stopped at Jetty Beach and Cloudy Bay Lagoon.
Next morning we drove down to the gorgeous Cloudy Bay. We walked the coastal track and the beach, and watched hardy surfers kitted out in wetsuits catching some impressive breaks.
Headed over to Adventure Bay for lunch then combed the beach and dunes in the afternoon.
We were keen to do a Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Bruny Island Cruise, and the weather was suitable on the following day. It was a great experience.
Leaving Adventure Bay there were sea cliffs, rock spires, blowholes, and sea caves along the coastline. We stopped to look at a fur seal colony then motored out to see The Friars – a special treat that can only be done when the weather is right. We felt very lucky to have the day we had.
Headed home the following morning, taking the time to stop at The Neck and climb the lookout for fabulous 360 degree views.
