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Couple walking on rocky shore, South Bruny National Park
Labillardiere Peninsula, South Bruny National Park (photograph: Joe Shemesh)
60 Great Short Walks

Labillardiere Peninsula

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    • Bruny Island Field Centre
      c/- Alonnah Post Office
      Bruny Island TAS 7150
      Phone: 03 6293 1419
    5.5-6.5 hour circuit, 18km return
    Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.
    Supervise children. Beware of hazardous cliffs and unprotected track edges. Beaches are unpatrolled—swim with caution.
    A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
    The start of the walking track is about 1¼ hours drive from the ferry terminal at Roberts Point, Bruny Island. From Roberts Point, take road B66 to Alonnah and Lunawanna and road C629 towards Cape Bruny. Just before Cape Bruny a sign marks access to the Peninsula Walking Track.

    About

    ​​This is a delightful, long and varied walk around the perimeter of the picturesque Labillardiere Peninsula on Bruny Island. It features constant coastal and mountain views, stretches of long sandy beach, and quiet sheltered bays. 

    For those with less time you may like to have a look at either coast and retrace your steps, or take the smaller loop which is around 4.5km. Whatever track you choose, this delightful low-level walk gives walkers a good chance of seeing wildlife and colourful wildflowers, including orchids.​


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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​.​​


      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 is no drinking water available on the walk.

      ​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.