Bruny Island

Bruny Island is located south of Hobart.

This island is about 100 kms long and is

divided into two by a narrow strip of land called "The Neck"
Link to Bruny Island

A short ferry ride (and expensive for us due to the length of our rig)

leaves from Kettering to the island.

One of the many pristine beaches.

The Neck.

The boardwalk on the left leads to a penguin colony.

We boarded the powerful semi-inflatable boat from

Bruny Island Cruises.

We were kitted out in head to feet waterproof gowns

and given the mandatory safety speech.

Link to Bruny Island Cruises

The cruise took us along the magnificent and rugged coast.

Three boats were out this day. This is one of the 12.5 metre vessels.

They are powered by three 300 hp Mercury Verado

supercharged engines.

Interesting rock formations.

Local fisherman shows us his catch. Hind fish I think. 

This one is bound for the Sydney Fish Market.

The boat took us for a thrilling high speed ride between the rocks.

A view to the top.

We pass many shearwater bird colonies.

The blowhole.

Spot the first seasons Kelp Gull new born chick.

A view from Tasman Head towards
The Friars Island Group in the Tasman Sea.

Next stop is Antarctica.

The Friars islands are homes to a few seal and bird colonies.

We came in so close to the seals you could almost pat them.

You certainly could smell them.

A young seal pup.

Falls of bird crap.

We sighted this rare to see Cape Gannet.

The majestic Albatross floating tirelessly on the ocean breezes.

The beautiful aqua clear waters of Barnes Bay.

The rocks were covered in oysters the size of your fist.

All around the island and in fact the southern coast

 there are many bays like this, just as picturesque, isolated and inviting.

 If the weather wasn't so cool you would feel like jumping in. 

Is there something unusual about this picture?