Best things to do on Bruny Island

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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Cape Bruny Lighthouse

Australia's second oldest lighthouse, built by convicts in 1836. It stands 114 meters above the Southern Ocean on the island's rugged southern tip.

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the neck

A narrow sandy isthmus connecting North and South Bruny Island. A timber boardwalk leads to a high vantage point with 360-degree coastal views.

Bruny Island Cruises

Eco-cruises departing from Adventure Bay to explore sea caves, high crags, and coastal wildlife including seals, dolphins, and whales.

Oyster picking

Shoreline area in Great Bay known for wild Pacific oysters accessible during low tide.

Get Shucked Oysters

Oyster farm and bar serving Pacific oysters harvested daily from the lease located directly in front of the venue.

Bruny Island Cheese Company

Artisan creamery specializing in rare-breed dairy cheeses, wood-fired bread, and craft beer produced on-site.

Penguin Rookery

Nesting site for Little Penguins and Short-tailed Shearwaters, featuring a boardwalk designed for evening wildlife observation.

Cape Bruny Light Station

Historical site featuring the 1836 lighthouse tower and museum displays detailing the maritime history and lives of early lightkeepers.

Bruny Island District School

Local educational facility serving the Bruny Island community.

Roberts Point Ferry Terminal

The primary arrival point for the vehicular ferry service connecting the island to Kettering on the Tasmanian mainland.

Ruin of convict built church

Stone ruins of a church constructed by convict labor in the 1840s near Variety Bay.

Bligh Museum

Specialized museum built from convict-made bricks, housing artifacts related to Captain Bligh, Captain Cook, and early Pacific exploration.

Mabel Bay Lookout

Elevated vantage point offering clear views of the southern coastline and the Southern Ocean.

Lookout

Coastal viewpoint overlooking the island's eastern bays.

picnic tables

Public outdoor seating area located near the Adventure Bay shoreline.