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MY MAP OF TASSIE: Although Bruny Island is not especially well known, I'm a little ashamed to admit I'd never even heard of it until I decided to go there, on a whim, about four years ago. Having... more

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  • 42 of 42 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    snowbunni

    4 Stars South Pacific Paradise? Bruny Island, Tasmania Review with images 29/11/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Stunningly Beautiful, Unspoilt, Unique

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Located at the very end of the world...

    MY MAP OF TASSIE: Although Bruny Island is not especially well known, I'm a little ashamed to admit I'd never even heard of it until I decided to go there, on a whim, about four years ago. Having booked Ferry tickets to Davenport, I was lazily studying a map of the Tasmanian coastline, wondering where to start. It was then that I spotted Bruny, right at the bottom of the map, at the exact point where the Indian Ocean swells into the southern Pacific. The Island is situated approx. 30km south of Hobart, and is separated from the 'mainland' by the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. It is comprised of two ... more
  • 3 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Nell

    5 Stars Step back in time 24/07/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Wonderful, unspoilt wilderness and super friendly people

    Disadvantages Disadvantages A very long way away

    I'm not sure what images the island state of Tasmania conjors in people's imaginations, but I'm willing to bet that the reality surpasses anyones most optimistic expectations. Tasmania is an absolute jewel. A greater percentage of Tasmania is given over to national reserves than any other state in Australia and one visit is enough to convince you that you have indeed found the last unspoilt wilderness on earth (well, geographically it's pretty much the end of the line until you reach Antarctica!) I would recommend just about anywhere in the state for stunning views, a relaxing atmosphere and ... more