Bruny Island

Bruny Island is an island off the coast of Tasmania divided into North and South sections linked by a narrow strip of land called The Neck. Each part has its own character, with different landscapes, wildlife, and roads for visitors to explore.

Aboriginal Tasmanians inhabited this territory for over 40,000 years before European explorer Tobias Furneaux reached Adventure Bay in 1773. This long settlement shaped the landscape fundamentally before European arrival transformed life on these shores.

The island carries the Aboriginal name Lunawanna-alonnah, reflected in two local settlements that keep the indigenous connection to the land alive. These names appear on signs and in conversations, reminding visitors of the people who first shaped this place.

Reaching the island requires a 20-minute vehicle ferry from Kettering terminal, located about 30 kilometers south of Hobart. Bringing or renting a car makes it easy to reach different parts of the island and visit viewpoints and attractions at your own pace.

The Cape Bruny Lighthouse operated continuously with staff from 1838 until automation in 1993, making it Australia's longest-staffed beacon. Its position on a rocky cliff offers dramatic views that visitors encounter on the walk to the lighthouse station.

Location: Kingborough Council

Elevation above the sea: 571 m

Address: Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia

Website: http://brunyisland.org.au

GPS coordinates: -43.36667,147.28333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:10