Bruny Island Tasmania, Activities and Attractions. Tours, Events, Fishing, Beaches.

this page was last updated 27th May, 2006
Activities Attractions

Historical Bruny Island

Variety Bay church ruins

Bruny Island was first sighted by Abel Tasman in 1642 and named after Rear Admiral Bruni d'Entrecasteaux who visited the island in 1792-93. Bruny is of national significance in the European exploration of the southern seas.
Captains Furneaux, Flinders, Cook and Bligh all anchored in Bruny Island's Adventure Bay which takes its name from Furneaux's ship. The Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration at Adventure Bay and the Alonnah History Rooms are open to the public daily. Take a walk out to Variety Bay on open days or follow the walking track to Grassy Point to see the site of one of Bruny Island's whaling stations and find out about the whaling history from the information boards along the way.

Explore the unique coastline of South Bruny and visit the Seal colonies at the Friars Rocks with Bruny Island Charters
Bruny Charters swift parrot
check out some of the rare wildlife Inala Wildlife Tours. download brochure
Enjoy Bruny Islands finest foods from factory door outlets and visit the magnificent open gardens at Hiba.
Full day tours from Hobart with Bruny Island Ventures

Cloudy Bay is home to the prestigious
'Bruny Island Surf Classic'

Cloudy Lagoon
The crystal clear water is perfect for snorkeling.

	this page was last updated 27th May, 2006 Activities Attractions Historical Bruny Island
Variety Bay church ruins	Bruny Island was first sighted by Abel Tasman in 1642 and named after Rear Admiral Bruni d'Entrecasteaux who visited the island in 1792-93. Bruny is of national significance in the European exploration of the southern seas. Captains Furneaux, Flinders, Cook and Bligh all anchored in Bruny Island's Adventure Bay which takes its name from Furneaux's ship. The Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration at Adventure Bay and the Alonnah History Rooms are open to the public daily. Take a walk out to Variety Bay on open days or follow the walking track to Grassy Point to see the site of one of Bruny Island's whaling stations and find out about the whaling history from the information boards along the way.
Fluted Cape	*Bushwalking* *From 5 minutes to full day walks Bruny Island offers breathtaking scenery including dramatic coastlines, enchanted rainforests and tranquil beaches.*
Bruny Island is a 'bird watchers' paradise Fairy penguin chicks	National Parks Reserves Take a wildlife tour. Bruny Island is abundant with wildlife and is a 'bird watchers' paradise. Many rare and endangered species of birds such as the 'forty spotted pardalote' inhabit the native white gums. Fairy penguins may be seen at dusk and penguin tours are (seasonally), available at 'The Neck Game Reserve' . You may also observe the rare white wallaby at dusk along the track to Grassy Point. Visit 'The Neck Game Reserve' or the 'South Bruny National Park' with its walking tracks, panoramic views, sweeping beaches, sheltered coves and swimming beaches close to camping facilities.
Scenic Drive through North Bruny 'The Neck' Cape Queen Elizabeth from Simpsons Bay	Tours and Scenic Drives for bookings call 1300 889 557 Explore the diversity of Bruny Islands spectacular scenery by car. or take a Tour.
	Cape Bruny Take a tour through one of Australia's oldest lighthouses. Bookings are essential.	Adventure Bay *Go Fishing in the clear unpoluted water of Adventure Bay.*
	*Explore the unique coastline of South Bruny and visit the Seal colonies at the Friars Rocks with Bruny Island Charters* check out some of the rare wildlife Inala Wildlife Tours. download brochure Enjoy Bruny Islands finest foods from factory door outlets and visit the magnificent open gardens at Hiba. Full day tours from Hobart with Bruny Island Ventures
Wilderness coast	Boating and Fishing Experience Bruny Island from the water. Boating, kayaking and windsurfing. Go on an Eco-Cruise ,(operating from 1st April till 31st May) taking you on a world class journey through a unique coastal reserve. Or a Fishing Charter with experienced guides, or fish from one of the many jetties.
Bruny Island boasts some of the most pristine, unpolluted beaches in the world.	Beaches and Surfing Cloudy Bay is home to the prestigious 'Bruny Island Surf Classic' Cloudy Lagoon The crystal clear water is perfect for snorkeling.