Adventure Bay on Bruny Island

Adventure Bay on Bruny Island - Tasmania

Adventure Bay on Bruny Island is a beautiful, windswept stretch of sand framed by rolling hills and the sparkling waters of the Southern Ocean. Known for its calm bay, it’s perfect for a peaceful walk, birdwatching, or dipping your toes in the water while enjoying the island’s rugged scenery. Rich in history as a landing site for early explorers, Adventure Bay Beach offers a serene escape and a true taste of Bruny Island’s natural charm.

Adventure Bay Bruny Island

Adventure Bay Bruny Island

Adventure Bay Bruny Island

Adventure Bay is a large eastern-facing bay on South Bruny, it is also one of the main townships and has a General Store and Caravan Park.

Adventure Bay Beach is a popular spot for swimming as it is one of the most sheltered beaches on the island. Adventure Bay got its name from Captain Tobias Furneaux’s ship, The Adventure, in 1773.

Your best chance to spot a White Wallaby is at Adventure Bay in the late afternoon or early morning. White wallabies are Bennett's wallabies with a rare genetic mutation that gives them their white fur & pink eyes, ears & nose.

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Directions to Bruny Island

The only way to access Bruny Island is by ferry. The ferry departs from Kettering on the mainland, 40 minutes south of Hobart.

The ferry trip takes 20 minutes, and you have excellent views of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel during the ride. It is a vehicle ferry so that you can drive your car or motorhome onto Bruny Island.