🏝️ Bruny Island: Tasmania’s Bite-Sized Paradise

A short ferry ride from the mainland, Bruny Island feels like another world—untouched beaches, dramatic sea cliffs, gourmet produce, and native wildlife all packed into one unforgettable day trip (or better yet, weekend away). Whether you're planning a move to Tasmania or already settling in, Bruny Island is a must-visit experience.

🚗 Getting There Is Half the Fun

To reach Bruny, drive 40 minutes south of Hobart to Kettering and hop on the vehicle ferry. It’s a quick crossing, but the scenery starts to shift immediately—rolling hills, quiet country roads, and postcard-perfect landscapes greet you on the other side.

Locals often remark that Bruny feels like what mainland Tasmania was 50 years ago—simple, peaceful, and full of character.

🧀 Oysters, Cheese, Chocolate & Whisky

Bruny is heaven for foodies. Stop in at the Bruny Island Cheese Co. for artisan wheels made on-site, grab a dozen oysters shucked to order at Get Shucked, and visit the House of Whisky for a dram of Tasmania’s finest. The island is also dotted with bakeries, fudge shops, and roadside stalls selling local honey and berries in season.

This blend of wilderness and indulgence is part of what makes Bruny so memorable.

🐬 Wild Coastlines & Wildlife

The island is split into North and South by a narrow isthmus known as The Neck. Climb the stairs to the lookout and you’ll be rewarded with one of the most iconic views in Tasmania—coastline stretching in both directions, turquoise waves on one side and sheltered shallows on the other.

South Bruny is home to dramatic seacliffs and Cape Bruny Lighthouse, while Adventure Bay offers calm swimming beaches and a jumping-off point for eco-cruises to spot dolphins, seals, and sea birds. You might even catch a glimpse of the elusive white wallaby, unique to the island.

🏡 Living on Bruny

Living on Bruny isn’t for everyone—it’s remote, with limited services and a ferry between you and the mainland—but for some, that’s the whole appeal. Artists, retirees, and off-grid enthusiasts call Bruny home, along with seasonal workers and locals with generational ties to the island.

Holiday homes are popular, and short-term rentals make it a great place to buy if you're looking for a lifestyle retreat or income property.

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