Wednesday 9th June our tribe descended on Bruny Island. Of course there was the customary stop at Cambell Town and on this trip we decided to lunch by the bridge, the ducks decided to share. The weather was fierce; raging winds and pounding rain as we arrived at our accommodation - Wombat Cottage, Adventure Bay (AB-discovered by Abel Tasman 1642 and where both Captain Cook and Tobias Furneaux landed in 1773). Crackling fires, novels and games made stopping home very inviting.
We did venture out a few times though: a walk/bike ride down Adventure Bay, a wind beating down at Cape Bruny Lighthouse and most of our gang found they DO NOT have sea legs.
In their defence, we clambered aboard the cruise in rather rough conditions. Despite upset tummies and bitter cold, we beheld breath-taking scenery and awe inspiring albatros, seals, and dolphins. We could totally sympathise with Abel Tasman who had attempted to land in Adventure Bay so long ago, but was prevented by inclement weather.
On our trip home we climbed to Truganini Lookout and took in the phenomenal views, then stopped to hoard some Bruny Island Fudge and just missed the Bruny Island Cheese Company's operating hours (but were able to pick up a piece of Bastard, Lewis and 1792 [which has a very "pongy" aroma] at the fruit shop at Kettering, will let you know what we think when we've braved a taste).
Our stay on Bruny Island was magnificent and we will endeavour to return.
PS. I like the pongy cheese
ReplyDeletegreat photos and I am glad you had a break :)
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