The House

Our island home is nestled in the quiet, semi rural village of Barnes Bay. You’ll drive 12 minutes from the ferry terminal, along a country road, glimpsing the teasing views of the waterway know as Barnes Bay.

Our property is centrally located in this small gathering of homes which are situated in North Bruny. Neighbours are quiet and scattered. We are blessed with a large block and a calm, relaxed neighbourhood.

Barnes Bay is a is an idyllic location, a great mix of coastal, rural landscapes. Theres a public jetty and boat ramp and plenty of opportunities for kayaking, birdwatching, fishing, collecting fresh oysters and mussels from the shoreline.

We are offering our self-contained one bedroom space, know to friends as "The Shed", which is separate to our residence with its own entry. There’s plenty of space to spread out and relax after a day exploring Bruny.
This is an original, eclectic accommodation option, which hosts an interior fit out that will keep you interested. We have been collectors for many years, "pickers" is a name that comes to mind! Many of our interesting collectibles are housed in this space. We usually enjoy hosting family and friends and having gatherings in our Shed space.
This is your opportunity to stay somewhere with character and create new memories as you explore this amazing island in Southern Tasmania.

Home Features:

Type: Cottage/Cabin

Indoors: Stereo, Open Fireplace, Coffee machine, Microwave

Outdoors: Garden Yard, Verandah, Deck, Rain Tank

Accessibility: Step in bath/shower, While the property is not designed for wheelchair access, It’s certainly accessible for visitors using mobility aids. It’s all on one level, with a slight ramp into the entry, the bathroom has a walk-in shower. Easy parking right at your doorstep

The Location

Bruny Island is an amazing place to visit. It’s on the list for most visitors to Hobart and indeed to Tasmania. You’ll find rugged coastal landscapes, gourmet indulgences, breathtaking vistas and memorable encounters with native wildlife.
Once you’re on Bruny Island you will want to explore further and spending a couple of days here means you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself and all that lunawuni / Bruny Island has to offer. Including award winning tourist attractions such as the Pennicot Wilderness journeys on South Bruny.
Great bushwalking opportunities abound in both north and south Bruny. There are giant seacliffs, incredible views, stunning pristine beaches, fantastic forests and interesting coastal habitats to explore.

You can’t miss the opportunity to climb the Truganini lookout at the neck on Bruny. This isthmus of land connecting the north and south, provides outstanding photographic opportunities. And wildlife encounters after dusk, with little penguins returning to the Burrows after dark.
It's a foodies Paradise with many opportunities to try the local seafood. Get Shucked Oyster bar, Award winning Artisan cheese and beer can be found a short 15 minute drive away. Theres local wood fired Pizzas at Bruny Wild and a little further south you’ll find the Hotel Bruny Island and Bruny Island Premium wines.

Theres a terrific history walk at Dennes point for those interested in facts from the past, as well as a Bligh Museum at Adventure Bay.

The Cape Bruny Lighthouse is worth a tour. Gaze over the southern ocean and enjoy the fresh air.

Theres surfing spots at the neck, and also at cloudy Bay South Bruny.

This is a well know twitchers paradise. Birdwatchers favour Missionary road for rare glimpses of species that are sadly becoming rare, such as 40 spotted Pardalote and the swift parrot.

Location features

Services: Convenience Store

Nearest large city: Hobart (33kms)

Nearest airport: Hobart (50kms)