Bruny Island Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Bruny Island Must-Sees

Bruny Island features diverse terrain ranging from the narrow isthmus of The Neck to the rugged cliffs of the south. This list covers essential landmarks including the 1836 Cape Bruny Lighthouse, the Bligh Museum's maritime history, and the island's artisan food scene, from oyster farms to traditional creameries. Visitors can access the island via the Roberts Point Ferry Terminal to explore coastal lookouts and observe Little Penguins at their natural rookery.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 10°–25°
13° at night
11 rainy days
11 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good

19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 10°–25°
13° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Good

18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 10°–23°
12° at night
11 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
16°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 8°–21°
11° at night
12 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 7°–17°
9° at night
13 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in June

Poor

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 5°–15°
8° at night
12 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
13°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in July

Poor

11° (feels like 7°) · extremes 5°–14°
7° at night
13 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
12°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in August

Poor

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 5°–15°
7° at night
14 rainy days
4 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
12°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in September

Poor

13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 5°–18°
8° at night
14 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
12°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 6°–20°
9° at night
14 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
12°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 7°–22°
10° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
13°C · too cold to swim
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Good

17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 9°–23°
11° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +61

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Featured Lists

Bruny Island Must-Sees

Bruny Island — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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