Bruny Island in Tasmania

The Island is situated approx. 30km south of Hobart, and is separated from the mainland of Tasmania by the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Bruny Island actually comprised of 2 parts that being South Bruny and North Bruny which are connected by a narrow strip of land called the ‘Neck'. Bruny Island is about 50 km long. Apart from Adventure Bay, the island's other tiny settlements are Lunawanna and Alonnah. www.bruny.tco.asn.au/map Bruny Island has approximately 600 permanent residents and up to 2000 folks can be there in summer.

Bruny Island really is a place of actual unspoilt natural beauty. Its eastern coastline has panoramically spectacular views along with a lenghty stretch of wide sandy beaches. The Bruny Island Surf Classic is held each year in February.

Today Bruny Island has become a popular day trip from Hobart. It is only 37 km via the A6 to Kettering a smallish town on the Tasmanian mainland where the vehicle ferry to Roberts Point on North Bruny departs app. ten times a day, eleven on Friday and eight times on Sundays. Click on ferry Schedules at http://www.tco.asn.au

The Island has an number of flora and fauna including wallabies and kangaroos aloong with a large number of species of rare birds.

Bed and Breakfast's - There are 10+ smaller Bed and Breakfast's scattered around along with a few campsites. Sanctuary 87 Main Rd Dennes Point Bruny Island TAS 7150 Telephone: (03) 6260 6260 and Swanhaven Bruny Island Bruny Island TAS 7150 Telephone: (03) 6260 6428 Email: swanonbruny@bigpond.com

Cottages - Cloudy Bay Cabin Cloudy Bay Bruny Island TAS 7150 Telephone: (03) 6293 1171 or The Explorers' Cottages Lighthouse Rd Lunawanna Bruny Island TAS 7150 Telephone: (03) 6293 1271 Email: brunyexp@tassie.net.au

Apartments - are at Inala Country Apt Cloudy Bay Rd Lunawanna Bruny Island TAS 7150 Telephone: (03) 6293 1217 or Whaler¹s Inn Holiday Village Apts Lighthouse Rd Lunawanna Bruny Island TAS 7150 Telephone: (03) 6293 1271

Caravan Parks and Camp Grounds - http://www.adventurebayholidayvillage.com.au/ is sheltered behind the dunes where the creek meets the sea at the very end of the road at Adventure Bay. Adventure Bay Holiday Village Adventure Bay Bruny Island 7150. Tel 03-62931270. Then there is the Bruny Island Captain Cook Caravan Park 786 Adventure Bay Rd Ph (03) 6293 1128

On the Tasmanian mainland close by is Snug Beach Cabin and Caravan Park - Holiday Accommodation - Tasmania! Ideally situated close to attractions like Bruny Island and the Huon Valley and only 20 minutes from Hobart! 35 Beach Road Snug - Tasmania 7054 Australia Ph: 03 6267 9138, Fax: 03 6267 9128

Things to do, places to see and visit and attractions on North Bruny and South Bruny in Tasmania are - Adventure Bay Road runs off the Main Road, following the coast past Adventure Bay to East Cove, at the north-eastern end of the South Island. Further along the Adventure Bay Road is another turnoff into Lockleys Road. Follow Lockleys Road then turn into Resolution Road past the signposted start of The Mavista Nature Walk. This easy 30-minute walk that travels through the greened rainforest and ferned glade adjacent the beautiful Water Fall Creek. Adventure Bay Road ends at a carpark at East Cove (information board here) and then along the beach is the start of the coastal track to Grassy Point some 1 1/2 to 2 hours return.

Other Walks that can be taken are at the southern end of the stretch of 'North' Bruny Island being The Cape Queen Elizabeth Walk which is approx. 3-4 hours which leads off the Main Road out towards the coast, then past Big Lagoon, Little Lagoon, coastal heathland settings and relaxing views.

At the south west point of the 'South' Bruny Island to north of Cape Bruny is The Labillardiere Peninsula. Old Jetty Road being to the start of the Luggobine Circuit walk a moderate to medium walk being some 1/1/2 to 2 hours return and then the longer and very tiresome and demanding Labillardiere Peninsula Walk around 7-9 hours to return. This takes in the beaches, scrub lands, heathlands, forests, Mount Bleak, rugged coastline and it's coastal views including that of Partridge Island. The East Cloudy Head Walk a tiresome and weary (actually demanding) 4 hour walk takes in scenic views and it's surrounding heathlands.

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Tasmania is an island separated from mainland Australia by the 240 km stretch of Bass Strait with spectacular scenery, a rich heritage and superb food and wine. It's an island made for touring - and the best way to explore is in a comfortable, spacious, self-contained motorhome or campervan from Tasmania Motorhomes. Getting to Tasmania can be by ferry or plane.

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Scenic Drives

Scenic drives Tasmania’s network of highways allows you to loop around the island using a combination of routes. The road to the west coast (A10) winds from Hobart to Strahan through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (WHA). You can follow the Bass Highway (A2) along the north-west coast to the far north-west.

On the east coast, the Tasman Highway (A3) takes you alongside beaches and tiny seaside towns to Coles Bay and Freycient National Park and on to St Helens.

On the the Lake Highway (A5) you cross the "roof" of Tasmania - the Central Plateau; while the Heritage Highway (Highway1) links the historic Georgian midland villages.

On the Arthur Highway (A9) you travel the Tasman Peninsula to Port Arthur and the Port Arthur Historic Site, while the Huon Highway (A6) takes you to waterways and wilderness south of Hobart. Acknowledgements: Scenic Drives is an extract from http://www.discovertasmania.com

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Tasmania - a wilderness adventure seekers paradise with numerous internationally known heritage listed National Parks. With one third of the State in World Heritage areas, you will find parks and reserves to enjoy accessible wilderness and nature. Tasmania is rich and vibrant with it's unique fauna and flora species - many unique to the island of Tasmania such as the Tasmanian Devil

Because of the well maintained road network, it is easy to see many differing landscapes in a rather short time line. Whether you have allocated a few days or asay two weeks, your touring will be rewarding and memorable.

Around some 20% of Tasmania is classified as a World Heritage area of true outstanding natural and cultural significance. Tasmanians breathe some of the world's cleanest air, drink pure crystral clear water and grow mouth-watering rich and vibrant produce from it's island's fertile soil.

Tasmania's oceans and coastlines are also there for those diving. There are hundreds of diving and snorkelling sites all over Tasmania to suit all diving abilities . To find the right site for you, visit www.divetasmania.com.au or ask a local dive operator.