Bruny is one of my favourite places. An island, off an island, off the mainland of Australia. It has a resident population of 700 which grows to over 5,000 during the summer months. The local police force doubles for the tourists, from 1 to 2.
A narrow neck of land joins North Bruny and South Bruny with wooden steps leading up to fabulous views.
Weโve taken the car ferry across to the island on several occasions, but today we saw Bruny from a different perspective, from a tour boat.
The island has interesting geology and rock formations. Waves crashing into underwater caves created spectacular curtains of water.
We saw a variety of sea birds, gulls, cormorants, short tailed shearwaters (locally called mutton birds) and shy albatross.
We observed two seal colonies, the male only group of Australia fur seals and a breeding colony of New Zealand fur seals. They were slow and cumbersome on the rocks but sleek and agile as they swam near the boat.
Bruny Island is indeed a special place Ruth, and your photos brought back memories for me of when I visited there many years ago. I did the boat tour as well, spectacular scenery, and plenty of seabirds and seals. Although the weather wasn’t good when I was there so it was a bit rough but still very enjoyable. Would love to return there one day.
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Glad it brought back happy memories Sue.
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LOL – “The local police force doubles for the tourists, from 1 to 2” ๐
Spectacular photos from a water view … especially the tall cliffs with the outcropping that looks like very tall statues.
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Thanks Joanne. Our guide was fun with lots of snippets and local stories.
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My idea of heaven, Ruth ๐
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Oh it is Jo.
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Lovely photos … Brumby island looks beautiful .. We have’t been there yet … Now it is on the list!
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That is some awesome rock formations! ๐
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