About Bruny Island
Bruny Island is only a short ferry ride away from the coastal town of Kettering, yet it seems a world apart. Owing to its dramatic landscapes, incredible produce and unparalleled views, Bruny Island is a bucket list destination in Australia.
The best way to explore Bruny Island is at your own pace. It's a place that begs you to slow down, take in the sights and smells, stop at little bakeries to sample homemade treats, dig into freshly shucked oysters and meet some of the friendliest people in the country.
Planning a trip to Bruny Island? Here’s a few things to know about the island, getting around and emergency services.
Getting to Bruny Island
SeaLink Bruny Island is the fastest and the most reliable way to get to Bruny Island. Drive down to Kettering, which is about 40 minutes south of Hobart and take the ferry to Bruny Island. The ferry departs every 20 minutes from Kettering between 6.10 am and 7.00 pm. Click here to view the ferry timetable.
Click here to book your ferry tickets.
How to get to the ferry terminal
Getting around Bruny Island
The best way to explore Bruny Island is in the comfort of your own car/vehicle. It's very easy to bring your car over to the island, head here to pre-purchase your ferry tickets.
While Bruny Island’s landscape is unreal, it also requires you to be cautious while on the road. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as wallabies that may wander off on roads. Avoid driving at dawn or dusk as this is when the animals are most active.
Tips to drive safely in Bruny Island, Tasmania
- Always drive on the left side of the road
- Always park your car off the road to take photos or enjoy the views
- Obey all road signs
- Slow down on winding, icy or gravel roads
- Take frequent breaks to stay alert
Bruny Island accommodation
Bruny Island offers a range of accommodations to suit every need.
Browse through our recommendation of the best accommodation options on Bruny Island.
General stores, petrol stations and medical centre on Bruny Island
- Adventure Bay General Store
The Adventure Bay General Store is your best option to fuel up. It also offers a wide range of food supplies, fresh vegetables and fruits.
Address: 712 Adventure Bay Rd, Adventure Bay TAS 7150
- Alonnah General Store
Alonnah offers basic grocery items such as milk, bread and vegetables. They also have an eat-in or takeaway service.
Address: 3 William Carte Dr, Alonnah TAS 7150
- Bruny Island Community Health Centre
The health centre provides 24/7 accident and emergency services.
Address: 16 School Rd, Alonnah TAS 7150
- The Gateway and Visitor Information Centre
This is the official Tourism Information Centre for the island and can help you with advice on places to see, things to do, accommodation and more.
Things to do on Bruny Island
From nature walks, the best food and wine experiences to incredible cruises to see the best of Bruny Island, here are the best things to do on Bruny Island.
Bruny Island Weather
January is the hottest month on Bruny Island with an average maximum temperature is 23 degrees.
July is the coldest month with a minimum temperature of up to 5 degrees.
Bruny Island is a great destination to visit all year round. During summer, Bruny Island’s pristine waters is the perfect spot for a swim, snorkelling, fishing and kayaking.
History of Bruny Island
Bruny Island was originally inhabited by the Nuenonne band of the Southeast tribe of Aborigines. Human history on the island dates to over 40,000 years.
Bruny island was often visited by early explorers. In 1642, Abel Tasman was the first European Bruny Island. However, European settlement began when Captain James Kelly was granted land in North Bruny in 1818. Convicts helped in the establishment of a pilot station at Variety Bay and helped construct the Cape Bruny Lighthouse in 1836. More recently, the island was used for quarantine purposes, especially during World War I. For more information, visit BrunyIsland.org.
