| Bruny Island lies right at the southeastern
tip of Tasmania and the Australian continent. Because of this position,
most of tourist attractions and Bruny's main features reflect this wonderful
position. Wildlife is a very major attraction with its Penguins,
sea birdsand other species and so will be delt with on a seperate wildlife
page.
Encompasing most of the southern
end of Bruny Island is South
Bruny National Park. The park protects most of the magnificent
beaches and some of the hinterland between Fluted Cape and the soth end
of Taylors Bay. To view the extent of the Park then click here for a Map.
The park has well defined walks and activities
and is well worth a visit. Entrance to Tasmania's National parks
have fees
to
gain access, you are issued with a pass. The easiest way to obtain
passes is at the D'Entrecasteaux
Visitor Centre at Kettering, which is next to the Bruny ferry terminal.
Whilst on this southern tip of Bruny,
why not visit the historic Cape
Bruny Lighthouse. Cape Bruny lighthouse was built by convicts in 1836
following three major shipwrecks in the area.
Click the link above to view the history. Click the link to view
the Cape from
the air.
If your time is limited and you
want to make the best of your experience then get a guided tour. Marrkiniawuy
adventures, Inala wildlife
tours Bruny
Island Charters
The south and east of Bruny face
the southern ocean, -next stop Antarctica, so the beaches are of a very
high quality, as is the surf. Surfing has become an attraction in
recent years, both for participants and onlookers alike. Cloudy Bay
is a popular spot for surfers.
Adventure Bay is also on the southeast
facing coast and it is well known for its Historic past (see the history
pages) Situated here is the Bligh
Museum, containing historical documents and sketches by Australia's
early European explorers, and Aboriginal material, is well worth a visit.
Slightly inland from here is the Waterfall Creek State Reserve.
Further north lies the extensive
beaches of The Neck. This thin stretch of Bruny joins the North of
the Island to the south. A good place to visit the Penguins (see
wildlife
page). On the top of the observation point here is a monument to the
Last Aborigional Trugannini.
Neck Beach also provides great opportunities
for seaside strolls. There are formed walking tracks to Cape Queen
Horse
riding and Camel riding are available in the central part
of the island where bridalways and tracks have been created.
Bushwalking-There are a variety of walking tracks
that take you from the coastline to rainforest gullies in the south Bruny
ranges.
Swimming and surfing-Adventure Bay and Jetty Beach
provide safe, sheltered areas for swimming. Neck Beach is also suitable,
but parental supervision is recommended as there is a slight rip.
Fishing-Big Lagoon at the Neck has been stocked
with trout and line fishing is permitted. Surf fishing is also popular
along the coast. Line fishing from jetties and boats may reward you with
catches of flathead, cod and perch. lick here to see fishing
articles.
Bruny Island
Bowls Club. Visitors who cross the Bruny Island threshold
find themselves in Australia's most southerly bowls club where the game
is on the house. Bowls: Sets of bowls can be borrowed at no
cost.
Current membership: The 100-strong
membership includes 20 men and eight women bowlers. Phone:
03 6293 1114 |
