~ Tasman National Park ~ Eagleneck Hawk ~ Bruny Island ~ The Neck ~ Adventure Bay ~

After three nights on the Tasman Peninsula, it was time to left for our next destination, Bruny Island. This morning the weather was changing from sunny to drizzling and back.

Tasman National Park is known for its coastal geological formation. The Tasmans Arch, Devils Kitchen, and the Blowhole are such natural wonders and are within a short walking distance from the carpark.

The coastal cliffs circuit route brings us to the arch and the kitchen.

Tasmans Arch, a tall nature bridge on the sea cliff of the Tasman Sea, is the remain of the roof of the large sea cave or tunnel. After many thousand years of erosion, the back of the roof collapsed and formed this ever-changing arch formation.

Like Tasmans Arch, Devils Kitchen started as a sea cave millions of years ago. Over years of wave crashing, the cave was lengthened and widened. When the entire cave roof collapsed, it resulted in its current formation.

A short drive away, another pretty coastal scene awaits.

The Blowhole, where wave passes through from the tunnel, has its roof intact still. When the timing is right, one can witness the waves spray up like a whale spout.

Walk up to the Fossil Bay Lookout for some breathtaking coastline of the Tasman Sea.

Another fascinating natural geological phenomenon is the Tessellated Pavement. Millions of years ago, the rocks fracture through the movement of the earth and constant erosion of the sea waves, resulting in the current tiled-like look alike. This place is best to visit during low tide.

The Dogline, the narrowest part of the Eaglehawk Neck, is not to be missed. In the past, lines of ferocious dogs guarded the area to prevent the convicts from escaping.

Steamhouse, located near the ferry terminal, is an ideal lunch stop.

Onboard the Bruny Island Sealink Ferry with the car, we set off for Bruny Island, which consists of the North and South islands. After 20 minutes, we arrived at North Bruny Island.

Bruny Island Sealink ferry : AUD$46 per car including all passengers, both ways. Lookout for the timetable online.

The Neck is an isthmus of land that connects the north and south Bruny island. We climb the wooden stair that leads to the lookout platform for a stunning view. Beware that the wind may be strong and slow down your pace.

One interesting shop on Bruny Island is The Bruny Baker, a bread fridge located at the cross-section of Main road and Sheepwash road.

Bruny Island had an abundance of wildlife, including the only wild white wallabies population. From late afternoon, head to Adventure Bay and Grass Point to look for them. We spotted quite a few white and tens of wallabies around the residential area towards Grass Point.

The sunset at Sunset Bay is one of the best we have seen. The rich color will definitely amaze you.

Overnight at Hotel Bruny Lodge