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.
Phone from 9am to 7pm only 0427 648465 or email anytime info@huonvalleyescapes.com.au.

A range of self contained accommodation options
on Bruny Island

Perched up on a small hill in the township of Alonnah, the Oyster Catcher takes in amazing views of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, The Hartz Mountain Ranges and beyond. It sleeps 2 guests.

Situated in Alonnah, the Sand Piper Studio takes in amazing views of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, The Hartz Mountain ranges and beyond. It sleeps 2 guests.

The 2 bedroom Explorers Cottages offer 3½ star comfort and sleep up to 4 guests. Each has a private balcony and a cosy log fire. All you need are your eats and drinks, then enjoy.

This self contained, self catering villa is fitted out with a gourmet kitchen, HD LCD DVD TV, iPod dock and private Laundry facilities. Ideal for 1 or 2 couples to relax and enjoy the island.

Built in 1912, the church overlooks peaceful Daniels Bay. It includes the original cathedral ceilings and a cosy log fire. Ideally suited to a romantic getaway, or for two couples traveling together

This 3 bedroom, absolute waterfront retreat is located in Alonnah and looks out over beautiful Sunset Bay and Satellite Island. It sleeps up to 5 guests.

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Waterfront hotel with meals and budget rooms

Hotel Bruny

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.

Pricing (2016 prices)

Motel Suite: $129 including two adults. Discounts frequently available. Click Book Online and choose a date for prices for those specific days.

9am to 7pm only phone 0427 648465

Bruny Island National Park and Walks Information

South Bruny National Park lies at the southern tip of Bruny Island off the
southeast coast of Tasmania. The park encompasses all of the coastline and some of the hinterland between Fluted Cape and the southern part of Great Taylors Bay. South Bruny National Park was gazetted in 1997 mainly for its wonderful  coastal scenery. Much of the coast is comprised of towering cliffs, muttonbird  rookeries, gardens of kelp seaweed and long sandy beaches...

Walks ranging from one hour to one day.
Beaches, sea cliffs, range of habitats, wildlife, camping.
Link to Tasmania Parks and Wildlife website.

Bruny Island Cruises

This is the famous Bruny Island Cruise. Click to go to their website.

The Aboriginal People of
Bruny Island

Bruny Island was originally inhabited
by the Aboriginal Tasmanians. Truganini (sitting right in above photograph) was of the Nuenonne Tribe from Bruny Island. She is commonly described as the last Aboriginal Tasmanian but there is  still a large community of people who identify as Aboriginal and have a special connection with their Country.
They call the island 
Lunawanna-Alonnah. The first two European towns built on the island were named
Lunawanna and Alonnah, and most of the island's landmarks are named after the Nuenonne people...

Bruny Cheesery

"The cheeses I make are very much the product of my travels and training
throughout the great cheese producing regions of France, Italy, Spain and the
UK. They are the cheeses I love to make and eat. They are also uniquely Tasmanian.

Read about Bruny Island on Wikipedia

Bruny Island is an island off the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, from which it  is separated by the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Storm Bay is located to the island's northeast. Its traditional Aboriginal name was Alonnah Lunawanna, which survives as the name....

Read the Parks and Wildlife Penguin viewing guidelines

Tasmania is fortunate in having several penguin rookeries along the coast where penguins can be easily observed. These guidelines are intended to both protect penguins and to allow you to see them under natural conditions. Please be sure you are familiar with them before visiting a penguin colony. Left to themselves, penguins will start to leave the water at last light so that they are under the
cover of darkness....

Penguins

All you need is a free evening and a sturdy pair of shoes. Enjoy the penguins coming home at the Bruny Island Neck penguin viewing platform.

Bruny Island Ferry
Kettering to
Dennes Pt

At least nine crossings daily. Each crossing takes about 15 minutes.
For more information see the bottom of this page or phone
6273 6725.
Click here for Fares and Timetables.

We work with Bargain Car Rentals because of their generous gravel road policy. Some other rental companies prohibit use on gravel roads or prohibit entering Bruny Island.