Boat Cruise on Bruny Island

20/01/2015 - 20/01/2015 14 °C

What better way to explore the coast around Tasmania than a cruise off the shore of Bruny Island.
The custom-built yellow boats are ideal for viewing the spectacular coastline and wildlife of Bruny Island. Each vessel holds a maximum of 43 guests. Covered open-air tiered seating means an excellent all-round view and connection with the environment. The boats are safe, comfortable and gentle on the environment due to their fuel efficiency, low emission and quiet operation.

On the way to the boat, we met the locals

before walking along the beach to the jetty

However, before setting sail everyone put on the highest fashion statement before being offered ginger tablets to settle the stomach... just in case!

We were almost the brave and sat nearer the front, where you 'experience' more of the 2m swell - I'm thankful my camera is waterproof!

Bruny Island Cruises is an award-winning 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise exploring the rugged coastline.

The cruise travelled alongside some of Australia's highest sea cliffs,

beneath towering crags

some of which were a little precarious

and drifted up close to listen to the awesome 'Breathing Rock'.

We explored deep sea caves,

can you spot the boat...

passed through the narrow gap between the coast and 'The Monument'

check it out here...

saw a lot of huge Bull Seaweed

and felt the power of nature at the point where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean.

In the search for coastal wildlife we saw Southern Australasian Gannets

Black headed Cormorants

and got up close to a lot of Sea Lions,

Some were natural models for the camera

But some were too busy getting their beauty sleep

Can you spot the sea lion...

They're pretty good climbers...

and were having some fun in the water