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Fluted Cape, cliffs, family, tea, ocean view, South Bruny National Park
Fluted Cape, South Bruny National Park (photograph: Chris Crerar)
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    • Bruny Island Field Centre
      c/- Alonnah Post Office
      Bruny Island TAS 7150
      Phone: 03 6293 1419
    2.5 hours return, 4km, walk clockwise only. A shorter, easier walk to Grass Point is also an option
    Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.
    Supervise children, hazardous cliffs, unprotected track edges.
    A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
    The start of this walk is a 40 minute drive south of the ferry terminal on Bruny Island. Take Lennon Rd (B66) and continue on this road as it becomes Bruny Island Main Road. Turn onto Adventure Bay Rd (C630) and drive to the end of the road. The track starts from a small car park at East Cove. Long sections of road on Bruny Island are unsealed, but are suitable for 2WD vehicles and bicycles.

    About

    ​Bruny Island offers a rich history, spectacular scenery, close-up wildlife and a variety of walking opportunities. ​

    Located within South Bruny National Park, this delightful, adventurous circuit walk also has a shorter, easier option to Grass Point and return. 

    The walk to Grass Point is  1.5 hours return, 4km, Grade 2 (suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.) There are occasional boulder-strewn sections before you reach some remains of the bay whaling days at Grass Point. 

    From Grass Point either return to Adventure Bay or continue on the more challenging Fluted Cape walk.

    A little further past Grass Point is a gulch between the point and Penguin Island. The track climbs up to Fluted Cape, with its beautiful cliff-top views, then steeply descends on the return to Adventure Bay. 


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      Bruny Island lies just off the south-east coast of Tasmania, and a short journey by vehicle and passenger ferry from Kettering is required to access the island. Kettering is about 40 minutes from Hobart via Kingston on A6 and then B68.

      The ferry departs regularly throughout the day, and there is currently no requirement to book in advance, but you should allow plenty of additional time during peak periods such as Easter. The 15-minute ferry ride lands on Bruny Island at Roberts Point. From there, travel by road (sealed and unsealed) to the southern part of the island.​​

      Further ferry information can be found by visiting​ Sealink Bruny Island​.​​

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      Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

      There are no facilities at car park or on track. Public toilets located at Adventure Bay Hall adjacent to the shop.​

      ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.

      ​Remember the safe walking guidelines

      • ​Plan to walk safely
      • Be prepared
      • Avoid walking alone and let someone know your plans
      • Record your trip intentions in the log books 
      • Be prepared to turn back

      Walker safety - day walks​

      ​Even for a short walk on a fine day, carry a light pack with a weatherproof jacket, warm hat, water (1 litre per person for every 3 hours of walking), some high energy food and a first aid kit that includes an emergency space blanket. At the same time, be prepared for bright sunshine—carry a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Insect repellent can also make your walk more comfortable and be sure to take a rubbish bag and carry your rubbish out with you.

      If your mobile phone has a signal t​​ake it with you. Limit use of your phone to conserve the battery. If your short walk takes you into very remote areas it would be wise to pack extra food and an emergency shelter or tent.

      For full safety information please refer to Safety in parks.