{"id":907,"date":"2022-11-09T17:20:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T09:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/?p=907"},"modified":"2024-12-22T21:06:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T13:06:01","slug":"bruny-island-and-huon-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/09\/bruny-island-and-huon-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruny Island and Huon Valley Tasmania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We woke up early this morning to catch the first ferry<\/a> at 7.10 am to Bruny Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The crossing point is at Kettering Ferry Terminal Tasmania. You are allowed to drive your car up onto the ferry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The journey takes 15-20 minutes and costs between AUD34-AUD46 depending on boarding time for a vehicle less than 6 meters. You can check the full detail on their official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bruny Island<\/a> is two islands joined by a narrow isthmus called The Neck. The island is popular with beach-goers and food lovers. It also offers many scenic trails and tracks for nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As it was still early, we headed for The Neck to have a look at the surrounding view. Parking lots are available at the foot. One flight of stairs brings you to the top and the other brings you to the beach. On a clear day, you could even see Mount Wellington from here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After which, we proceed towards the southernmost tip of the island – Cape Bruny Lighthouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you look hard enough, maybe you might see Antarctica. This is also a popular place to spot the Southern Light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By this time, the shops on the island are open. The first stop is the Chocolate Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then it’s Bruny Island Honey where we bought more honey to bring home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is the place to try some fresh oysters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I can still remember the freshness and sweetness of the oysters in my mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subsequently, we visited the Cheese Company and decided to make our way back. There are many more places you can visit and activities you can do if you have a full day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We planned to have lunch at the popular Willie Smiths Apple Shed in Huon Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It was a delicious meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We ended the meal with their apple pie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the seasons, you may be able to find fruit-picking events in many of the plantations here in Huon valley. It will be fun for the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As there is still time, we decided to visit the waterfall near our Airbnb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We arrived at the waterfall just before it got dark. Do take note that this trail is downslope on the way in and upslope on the way back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We finished off the day with a Japanese dinner at Ajikoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was time to say goodbye to Tasmania. Next Destination – Melbourne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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