South Bruny begins at the southern end of The Neck. It is larger, hillier and more forested than the north, with most of the island’s visitor services.
Towns and settlements
- Adventure Bay — the east-coast hub with the cruise, cafés and accommodation. Adventure Bay.
- Alonnah — a small settlement on the west coast with a post office, hotel and jetty.
- Lunawanna — further south, gateway to Cloudy Bay and the lighthouse, and home to a vineyard.
Highlights
Why base yourself here
Staying in South Bruny puts the lighthouse, cruise and national park within easy reach, so you can explore early and late when the day-trippers have gone. See where to stay.
Planning a stay in South Bruny
South Bruny is where you will spend most of your time on a first visit. Base yourself in Adventure Bay if you want the cruise, beach and cafés on your doorstep; choose Alonnah or Lunawanna if you want to be closer to the lighthouse and Cloudy Bay and enjoy sunsets over the channel.
A South Bruny day without rushing
Start with the Fluted Cape walk or the morning cruise from Adventure Bay. After lunch, drive across to Alonnah, then south through Lunawanna to Cloudy Bay and finish at Cape Bruny Lighthouse in the late-afternoon light. Allow plenty of time: much of the route south of Lunawanna is gravel.
Services
Small stores in Adventure Bay and Alonnah stock basics and takeaway food; the Bruny Island Hotel at Alonnah has a bistro. Opening hours are shorter outside summer, so check ahead and carry snacks and water when exploring the national park.
Respect the park
Much of South Bruny’s coast is national park. A parks pass is required, dogs are not allowed, and fires are restricted in summer. Stay on formed tracks to protect fragile coastal heath.
