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Bruny Island is located off the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, across the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. It is comprised of two islands, North Bruny and South Bruny, that are joined by a long, narrow sandy isthmus known as The Neck. South Bruny is hilly, heavily timbered and includes large rainforest areas while North Bruny Island is drier and made up largely of open pastures and light bushland.

Access to the island is via ferry from Kettering on mainland Tasmania. The island is about 100 kilometres long and has a population of around 620 and has become known as a holiday location with surfing beaches, National Parks and historical sites. More than half of the Island is set aside as National Park and a State Reserve, including rainforests and plant species not found anywhere else in Tasmania.

Along the Tasmanian side of the island there are many secluded beaches that are perfect for swimming, recreational boating, fishing or just relaxing on the beach, but on the ocean side it is much wilder and rugged with cliffs that tower over 200 metres above the sea. Cloudy Bay, Coal Point and The Neck offer some of Tasmania’s best surf, and each year hosts the Bruny Island Surf Classic.

The Cape Bruny Lighthouse was built in 1838 and was the oldest continuous lighthouse under operation by the Commonwealth, but is now out of service. At the far south of the island it overlooks some of the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere. Bruny Island Charters operates eco-cruises from Adventure Bay around the coastline of the national park to the point where the Tasman Sea meets the Southern Ocean, and the tour comes up close to some of Bruny Island's stunning wildlife including fur seals and dolphins.

There are various walking trails through spectacular scenery that take from five minutes to a full day, and the area is abundant with wildlife including rare and endangered species of bird such as the forty spotted pardalote. The Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration at Adventure Bay and the Alonnah History Rooms are open to the public daily.

The island offers a selection of fine local produce including cheeses, oysters, chocolates and fudge and is home to Australia's most southern vineyard, Bruny Island Premium Wines located at Lunawanna. The Bruny Island Hotel is also Australia's southernmost licensed pub.

Bruny Island is a relaxing place for a holiday and is also great for a day trip.

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