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An eco adventure cruise to the edge of the southern ocean, a range of personal accommodation options from budget to luxury. Holiday activities and accommodation on Bruny Island, south from Hobart Tasmania, Australia.  Bruny Island is a land of  waterways, wilderness and wildlife.

The multi award winning Bruny Island Cruise

Three hour eco-adventure cruise to the edge of the Southern Ocean

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This multi-award winning three-hour eco-adventure cruise takes you through some of Tasmania's unspoiled coastline like nobody else. Our safe, fast and comfortable boats ensure you're right in the adventure – seeing everything up close, feeling every thrill and experiencing nature first hand.

Bruny Island boasts stunning natural cliff formations, among the tallest in the world. The awesome 'Breathing Rock', the towering 'Monument' and the lush emerald green forests of South Bruny - you will fall in love with this island paradise. The impressive array of sea and coastal wildlife rivals many national parks throughout the world. Meet the Bruny Island seals, dolphins, whales, albatross, eagles, gannet, shearwater and petrel who live in this delicate ecosystem.

Our highly trained interpretative guides love what they do – they’ll make your experience fun, enjoyable, entertaining and informative.

After an unforgettable three hour, 50km journey, you’ll return you to shore knowing you have been involved in a remarkable voyage of discovery – not just Tasmania's best, but simply one of the world's great environmental travel experiences.
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Be well prepared for your
​Bruny Island Cruise

Some Things you need to know

You'll need to drive to the Bruny Island Ferry Terminal in Kettering, about 45 minutes from Hobart CBD, 60 minutes from Huon Bush Retreats, Port Huon Cottages or The Kermandie. You should plan to catch either the 7.45am or 9.30am ferry.
Don't Forget Your Camera
Kodak film can be purchased before you travel. 
Clothing
Warm and windproof clothing, a hat and sun protection is recommended. We supply wet weather gear and warm clothing if required. 
Guides
Our team of experienced interpretive guides are chosen for their knowledge, experience and skill. They all hold appropriate first-aid and other relevant qualifications.
Booking and Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration. However, we will not cancel because of low bookings - we will operate the cruise with one passenger if necessary! 

If we cancel a trip there will be no charge to you. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, turn up late or otherwise can't make it; please be aware that cancellation fees may apply and you may forfeit some or all of your fare.

Accommodation nearby
​on Bruny Island

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Mid Price accommodation selection

Affordable accommodation on Bruny Island, south from Hobart Tasmania. Huon Valley Escapes can find you the perfect quick break or the Bruny Island component of a longer itinerary. Self contained cottages, waterfront family holiday home or romantic escape for two. Add an adventure cruise, winery, cheesery and the stunning coastal scenery of Bruny Island as part of your Huon Valley Escape.
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Budget rooms,
meals, bottleshop, tote

Bruny Hotel offers ensuite hotel accommodation at Alonnah on Bruny Island in southern Tasmania. It has two comfortable ensuite rooms with electric blankets, heating, television, tea and coffee making facilities, and car parking. The accommodation is adjacent to the hotel and has absolute waterfront views.The Bruny Hotel is known for its friendly atmosphere. It has a public bar with pool table, darts and a juke box, restaurant, gambling facilities and bottleshop.
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Accommodation nearby
​on Bruny Island

Mid Price accommodation selection


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Car Hire for Bruny Island

Note to AVIS Car Hire Customers

AVIS currently prohibit customers to drive AVIS vehicles on Bruny Island. If you are a AVIS Car Hire customer you have the choice of either taking our Full Day Tour from Hobart or making use of our Kettering Pick Up service.
Huon Valley Escapes chooses to work with Bargain Car Rentals because of their gravel road policy. Use on gravel roads is allowed but there is a larger excess if you damage the car on a gravel road.

Make the most of your Bruny Island Escape

Bruny Island National Park and Walks Information

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Read the Parks and Wildlife Penguin viewing guidelines

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Map of Bruny Island

Bruny Island Map

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Read about Bruny Island on Wikipedia

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We welcome your phone calls from 9am to 7pm, 7 days a week.
​Current time in Tasmania is 

9am to 7pm phone 1800 770 224
or email 24/7 info@huonvalleyescapes.com.au
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