Bruny Island GuideIndependent travel guide · Tasmania
Looking towards Fluted Cape and Adventure Bay from the Cape Queen Elizabeth Track

Experiences

The best walks on Bruny Island

From a short climb to the island’s most famous lookout to a full-day peninsula circuit.

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Bruny Island has walks for every fitness level. Always check Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania for current track conditions before you go.

Truganini Lookout (The Neck)

Short · steep stairs. A timber staircase up a sand dune to the island’s signature view. The Neck.

Fluted Cape circuit

Moderate · allow around 2.5 hours. Starting from the southern end of Adventure Bay, the track follows the shore to Grassy Point then climbs steeply to the cliff tops of Fluted Cape, with sensational views down to the sea. There are steep sections and unfenced cliff edges — take care.

Panorama south from the Long Neck lookout towards Fluted Cape
Looking south to Fluted Cape. Photo: Takver from Australia / CC BY-SA 2.0

Cape Queen Elizabeth track

Easy to moderate · around 3 hours return. From near The Neck, the track crosses to a beach and rocky headland with views back to Fluted Cape. Parts of the route may involve walking along the shore — check tides.

Labillardiere Peninsula circuit

Moderate · full day. A long loop through heath, woodland and coastal scenery in South Bruny National Park. Excellent for wildflowers in spring.

Beach walks

  • Cloudy Bay — long, wild and exhilarating. Cloudy Bay.
  • Adventure Bay — gentle and sheltered.
  • Dennes Point — a quiet stroll at the northern tip.

Walking safely

  • Carry water, food and warm, waterproof layers.
  • Stay well back from cliff edges.
  • Tell someone your plans for longer walks.
  • A parks pass is required in South Bruny National Park.

Prefer a guided walk?

Small-group tours from Hobart combine easy walks with lookouts and wildlife spotting.