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Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration

The Bligh Museum is a privately-run history museum at Adventure Bay, Bruny Island. Bruny Island lies off the south coast of Tasmania and is accessed by a 15-minute car ferry from Kettering, a 40-minute drive south of Hobart (34 km). Built from thousands of convict-made bricks, the Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration features a specialised collection relating to exploration in the South Pacific. A display of maps, documents, paintings and other artefacts offers a historical record of visits to Adventure Bay by explorers Captain William Bligh, Captain James Cook, Tobias Furneaux, Matthew Flinders and Admiral Joseph-Antoine Bruny D'Entrecasteaux. Notable works by Tobin, Webber and Hodges are also included in the collection. The Museum's foundation stone was laid on 9th September 1955 - the 200th anniversary of Captain William Bligh's birth.

Bruny Island TAS

3.6 km away

Grass Point — Image credit: PWS copyright

Natural Attractions

Grass Point

Grass Point is a walk in South Bruny National Park. 1.5 hours return, 4km return. Grade 2. Located within South Bruny National Park, the walk to Grass Point is an easy track which offers spectacular coastal views and a peek at the ruins of an old whaling station. Suitable for family groups and less experienced walkers, the walk begins in beautiful Adventure Bay. Start by walking along the short beach next to the car park, before turning left onto the well-formed track. Follow the track, which remains fairly flat, along the coastline. There is open grassland on either side, and when you reach Grass Point there are visible remains of structures associated with the old whaling industry. A little further on is a gulch between Grass Point and Penguin Island. During migration time (heading north from June to September, and south from September to late October) southern right whales can be spotted along this section of the coast. Return to Adventure Bay by the same track. Please follow the circuit in an in an anticlockwise direction. Please refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines, leave no trace principles and National Park entry fees where applicable.

South Bruny TAS

3.7 km away

Fluted Cape - Great Short Walk — Image credit: PWS copyright

Natural Attractions

Fluted Cape - Great Short Walk

Fluted Cape is one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks. The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's day walking opportunities. 2.5 hours return, 4km, walk clockwise only. A shorter, easier walk to Grass Point is also an option Grade 4. 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. 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. Please refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines, leave no trace principles and National Park entry fees where applicable.

South Bruny TAS

4.2 km away

Inala Jurassic Garden — Image credit: Inala - Brad Moriarty

Natural Attractions

Inala Jurassic Garden and Nature Museum

Inala Jurassic Garden is a beautiful garden on South Bruny Island which highlights the Gondwanan connections of a range of living plant families whose ancient ancestors thrived in the Jurassic period when the Gondwanan Supercontinent started splitting apart (about 185 million years ago) to form the southern land masses that we now know as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America and New Caledonia. Designed across five acres of gently undulating land and accessed by a winding, wheelchair-friendly path, the Garden gives an insight into the ancient connections of species, planted in family groups to demonstrate the similarities between species that are now found in these geographically-distant countries. Over 750 species comprising over 50 plant families are represented in the garden and demonstrate current distributions of species by vicariance and dispersal. Each specimen is fully labelled with a catalogue number, family name, botanical name and common name and location of wild origin and interpretation signs for each family are located around the garden. There are strong connections between the Nature Museum and Jurassic Garden, with many of the ancient fossils on display also featuring as living versions just outside in the Garden. Whether you are a keen botanist, are interested in the Gondwana continent or simply enjoy a walk in a beautiful interesting garden, you will find much to enjoy in the Inala Jurassic Garden.

South Bruny TAS

7.9 km away

Bruny Island Neck

Natural Attractions

Bruny Island Neck

Bruny Island Neck is an isthmus of land connecting north and south Bruny Island in southern Tasmania and offers stunning 360 degree views. Just 40 kilometres from Hobart, Bruny is Tasmania's fourth-largest island. The Neck is an important habitat for Bruny Island's native wildlife. Boardwalks and viewing platforms let you observe short-tailed shearwaters and little penguins (also known as fairy penguins). You'll see these remarkable birds returning to their burrows in the sand dunes at dusk—little penguins making their way up the beach in tight groups and shearwaters gliding in from the sea. The best viewing period is during the warmer months of September to February. There's also a campground just 20 metres from the beach with car parking, picnic facilities and toilets. Access to the island is by passenger-vehicle ferry from Kettering.

Bruny Island TAS

8.0 km away

Bruny Island Honey - Bruny Island

Agritourism

Bruny Island Honey - Bruny Island

A family owned and operated apiary business. Producing pure, natural Tasmanian honey, sourced from the pristine forests of Bruny Island. They have been collecting honey from the Island for 20 years, and currently, have approximately 400 hives on the Island. The brand new honey shop is a "hive" of activity! Including a wide variety of local honey, free tastings, Leatherwood honey ice cream, a live hive - to watch the bees at work, local gifts and a Manuka cosmetic range. Providing an educational, interpretive and fun experience for all guests, open seven days.

Great Bay TAS

13 km away

Labillardiere Peninsula — Image credit: Joint copyright - PWS and photographer (Joe Shemesh)

Natural Attractions

Labillardiere Peninsula - Great Short Walk

Labillardiere Peninsula is one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks. The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's day walking opportunities. 5.5-6.5 hr circuit, 18km return. Grade 4. 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. Please refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines, leave no trace principles and National Park entry fees where applicable.

South Bruny TAS

19 km away

South Bruny National Park — Image credit: Joint copyright - PWS and photographer (Joe Shemesh)

Natural Attractions

South Bruny National Park

There is something about Bruny Island that captures the imagination of those who visit and no place is this more evident than in South Bruny National Park – a place beloved for its striking landscapes and diverse coastal scenery. South Bruny National Park’s towering cliffs are a spectacle set against the wild Southern Ocean. Atop one of the southern headlands is Cape Bruny Lighthouse, first lit in 1838 and today offering a fascinating insight into the history of this rugged coastline. Nearby Cloudy Bay is popular with surfers and ideal for long walks on the beach. You may even find yourself watching southern right and humpback whales on their annual migration as you explore the beaches and headlands of South Bruny. Discovering the park on foot provides you with an opportunity to immerse yourself in the landscape – an experience enhanced by plentiful birdlife, coastal heathland and sweeping vistas. Please visit the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for further information about this national park including how to get there and things to do. Refer to the ‘know before you go’ webpage for more important information about alerts, safety in parks and entry fees.

South Bruny TAS

21 km away

Woodbridge Hill Handweaving Studio

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Woodbridge Hill Handweaving Studio

The Woodbridge Hill Handweaving Studio is a textile studio in southern Tasmania. With spectacular views of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel as a backdrop, this small intense textile space lets you experience a weaver's work at the loom. You may enjoy the colourful display of hand woven, hand dyed and knitted goods made from natural fibres such as alpaca, wool, cotton, silk, linen and mohair. There are luxurious scarves, shawls, throws, vests, shoulder bags, cushions ,rugs and tapestries. Open most mornings from 9.30am to 1pm or by appointment. Closed Saturdays. The Handweaving Studio is just up from the famous Peppermint Bay Restaurant- follow the Highway sign. If you follow the road to the top, you will find "Woodbridge Hill Hideaway" and a bit further you will come to the Harzview Wine Centre. Woodbridge, a coastal town, is a 40-minute drive south of Hobart (43 kilometres).

Woodbridge TAS

21 km away

Cape Bruny Lighthouse — Image credit: Adam Gibson

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cape Bruny Lighthouse

Cape Bruny Lighthouse located at the southern tip of Bruny Island, Tasmania, is the second oldest extant lighthouse tower in Australia, as well as having the longest (158 years) history of being continuously manned. It is the only lighthouse in southern Tasmania currently open for tours. At 114 metres tall, it towers over the spectacular dolerite cliffs of Cape Bruny and offers panoramic views of the rugged South Bruny coastline.

South Bruny TAS

22 km away

Interior of a pickers hut

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Heritage Pickers Hut Village at Hartzview Vineyard

The Hartzview Vineyard Heritage listed Pickers Hut Village is at Gardners Bay, in Tasmania's South. Take a stroll into history as you enjoy a self-guided discovery walk of the seven different restored small fruit pickers huts that families lived in during the picking season and established in the 1920s. During World War Two, some huts were home to Italian prisoners of war, who replaced agricultural workers serving overseas. You can also visit the cellar door which is open every day and taste from the estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Chardonnays and the large range of preservative free fruit Ports, Liqueurs (Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Cherry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Tasmanian Cassis) and Mead. Gardner's Bay is a 45-minute drive (46 km) south of Hobart.

Gardners Bay TAS

23 km away

Sauna Boat Tasmania - Overlooking the picturesque Little Oyster Bay

Spas and Retreats

Sauna Boat Tasmania

Sauna Boat Tasmania offers an unparalleled wellness experience, floating peacefully just half an hour's drive from Hobart, in Kettering Tasmania – the gateway to Bruny Island. This unique sanctuary combines the soothing warmth of a sauna with the invigorating chill of southern Antarctic currents, all while embracing the natural beauty and rich heritage of Tasmanian timber. Inspired by Scandinavian sauna traditions, the sauna seamlessly blends local materials, traditional boat building techniques, and architectural elegance. The vision for Sauna Boat Tasmania was clear: to create Australia's first floating sauna boat by integrating Tasmanian materials and architectural beauty with the timeless tradition of Scandinavian saunas. Inside, the sauna offers stunning views across Little Oyster Bay and Bruny Island. Guests can unwind and relax in the gorgeous landscape and warmth or choose to take the plunge into refreshing waters. Whether you prefer to share this bespoke experience with others or claim it all for yourself, flexible booking options ensure a personalised experience for all. Sauna Boat Tasmania is more than just a floating sauna; it's a testament to design, craftsmanship, and natural splendour. The careful selection of materials and thoughtful design process ensure each visit is a unique, immersive experience. Whether you seek relaxation, rejuvenation, or simply a unique perspective on Tasmania's coastal beauty, Sauna Boat Tasmania invites you to embark on an experience of tranquillity and tradition.

Kettering TAS

25 km away

Wreck of George III exhibit — Image credit: Bianca Curran

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Dover Museum and Gallery

The Dover Museum and Gallery welcomes visitors to view the Far South through heritage and art. Exhibits and displays reflect Dover's maritime history and related industries. Local genealogical information is also available. The Dover Museum and Gallery is managed by the Dover History Group Inc and is situated in the Dover Old School building on the Huon Highway, Dover. Dover Museum and Gallery is open Friday - Suday from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Also open by prior arrangement by email request or visit our Facebook page for updates and information

Dover TAS

25 km away

Realeasing a beauty

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Raptor Refuge

A private tour of the Raptor Refuge is unforgettable! It's a rare opportunity to see the raptor rehabilitation facility first-hand, where they've helped injured birds of prey return to the wild for over 20 years. Explore the grounds with friendly and knowledgeable guides. Discover how fast peregrine falcons can fly, see a rare grey goshawk, witness the silent flight of masked owls, and get up close to Australia's largest raptor—the majestic Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle. Located just 30 minutes from Hobart in peaceful bushland, the refuge includes some of Tasmania's largest aviaries and a purpose-built Education Centre. The display birds have permanent injuries that prevent their release. They now help educate the public about raptors and conservation. Tours last 90 minutes and include time for photos and questions. They run Monday to Saturday at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. Bookings must be made via the website at least 12 hours in advance. They're a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting Tasmania's raptors. All funds raised go directly toward their care and rehabilitation. If you're looking to extend your visit, eco-accommodation is available next door at Eagle Ridge Retreat—two beautiful, semi-luxurious wilderness studios nestled in the bush. While operated separately from the Refuge, they offer a peaceful stay with stunning views and are perfect for nature lovers. You can find more information by searching "Eagle Ridge Retreat".

Kettering TAS

26 km away

Cygnet Gallery — Image credit: Darren Wright

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Cygnet Gallery

The Cygnet Gallery showcases the work of artists from Cygnet, the Huon Valley and southern Tasmania. Found in the centre of Cygnet, around a 45-minute drive south of nipaluna / Hobart, the gallery is a good place to discover the region's creative community. The collection changes regularly and includes paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, mixed media and textile art. With work from a range of local artists on display, there is usually something new to see on each visit. The Cygnet Gallery is managed by the Huon Art Exhibitions Group (HAEG), which supports artists and exhibitions across the Huon Valley. HAEG also presents the annual Huon Art Awards each March, along with solo exhibitions and special art events at the nearby Lovett Gallery.

Cygnet TAS

28 km away

Flower Pitcher — Image credit: Earthenry

Agritourism

Earthenry Farm

Earthenry is a seasonal flower farm growing over 100 different varieties of field grown flowers for 'pick your own' flower sessions. The farm is in bloom from October through to April, and guests can visit the farm during the listed event times to explore the beautiful range of interesting and uncommon flowers growing in our cool temperate region. After guidance from the field staff, you are free to wander through the flower fields to choose and pick your own favourite colours and blooms. Visitors can also tour the extensive gardens and pre-book a picnic platter to enjoy in the grounds. The fortnightly Friday night Twilight session (5-9pm) with a food truck, music and pop-up bar serving floral drinks is a very popular session. For visitors who are travelling and don't wish to take flowers home with them - they offer free delivery of their picked blooms to the local Snug Nursing home for a sustainable tourism option to spread joy and give back to the local community. Earthenry also offers workshops, organically grown seeds and has a cut flower specialty nursery operating during spring. They hope to see you at the farm soon!

Lower Snug TAS

28 km away

Lovett Gallery Cygnet — Image credit: Lovett Gallery Cygnet

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Lovett Gallery Cygnet

The Lovett Gallery, located behind Cygnet Town Hall in the Huon Valley, is a community gallery presenting changing exhibitions, workshops and creative events throughout the year. Exhibitions feature work by emerging and established artists, with painting, photography, sculpture, craft and other forms of visual art regularly represented. The changing program gives visitors the chance to see new work and connect with Cygnet's active arts community. Managed by the Huon Art Exhibitions Group (HAEG), the gallery provides a space for artists to exhibit their work and for the community to take part in workshops and other creative activities. Visitors can drop in to explore current exhibitions, attend events or find out more about upcoming workshops and opportunities for artists. For details on current exhibitions and upcoming events, visit the Huon Art Exhibitions Group website.

Cygnet TAS

28 km away

Hand-cut kumiko panel in Huon Pine — Image credit: Peter Mark Rhodes

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Artisan's Hand - Balfour House

Experience the art of hand-made being created right before your eyes at The Artisan's Hand, the working studios of Balfour House. Located in the middle of the historic township of Cygnet, only a 50-minute drive south of Hobart. The Artisan's Hand accommodates both permanent artisans and a rotating cast of artists-in-residence showcasing their work in studios within the house. The studios are truly working spaces as the artisans are designing and making pieces every day, clearly demonstrating their skills, their unique tools and their knowledge of trade and craft. As you meet the artisans, you are encouraged to ask questions, explore their work and get up close with the process as unique techniques and fine workmanship are on show. The works created in the studios are displayed throughout the gallery and are available to purchase, or you can commission a unique piece to be made for you. An ongoing program of workshops and classes is also available from not only the resident artisans but a host of other creatives from around the Huon Valley. Explore the art of hand-made in a half-day, full-day or full-term adventure and collaborate with like-minded people at The Artisan's Hand at Balfour House.

Cygnet TAS

28 km away

Interior of studio gallery of artist and photographer, Emma Coombes — Image credit: The Elm & the Raven, Emma Coombes

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Elm & the Raven

Visit the studio gallery of artist and photographer Emma Coombes, set within the gorgeously restored Balfour House and part of the working artist collective, The Artisan's Hand. Emma Coombes is a Tasmanian fine art photographer known for moody, painterly compositions that move between landscape and still life, weaving native wildlife into atmospheric, narrative-driven scenes. Emma's work has been shortlisted in state and national juried art awards, and spans moody, atmospheric Tasmanian landscapes, playful studies of Australian native animals, and dramatic still-life compositions, with occasional forays into illustration and fantasy. Located in the picturesque village of Cygnet in Tasmania's Huon Valley, the gallery sits within a vibrant creative community rich with artists and makers. Visitors will find easy parking, along with excellent coffee and food just moments away. Step inside to meet the artists and gain insight into the process and inspiration behind the work.

Cygnet TAS

28 km away

Winners — Image credit: Michelle Rauenbusch

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Phoenix Creations

About 45 minutes south of Hobart, Tasmania, you will find the beautiful village of Cygnet. In this thriving centre for artisans, you will discover a beautiful little studio gallery tucked away on Golden Valley Road - Phoenix Creations. Inside you will find the home of the gorgeous hand-carved wooden Soul Spoon range-not only spoons but salad servers, knives, scoops and spurtles. The first Australians to be awarded the Wille Sundqvist & Bill Coperthwaite Slojd Fellowship in 2025, Michelle and David Rauenbusch would love to welcome you into their studio where you can watch them at work. All pieces are hand carved by David, celebrating the past by breathing new life into recycled vintage and green timbers. Michelle adds to the range with whimsical Bloom Spoons and mosaic and beaded jewellery. Phoenix Creations Studio Gallery opens September-May, Sundays, Noon -5 pm' ish (other times by request- just call to arrange). As well as visiting the gallery, there is now an opportunity to join the fun. Spoon Carving Workshops are available, catering for ages 5 and up, absolute beginners to those wishing to hone their skills. Perfect for corporate team building too! Dave and Michelle can't wait to share their carving passion. Bookings can be made on the telephone or via the web store. Workshops are by demand, running all year long. Warning: Spoon Carving is addictive!

Cygnet TAS

28 km away

A Fresh Pitch. Oil painting by Richard Stanley — Image credit: Richard Stanley

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Art of Richard Stanley, Studio and Gallery

The Art of Richard Stanley, Studio and Gallery is located in Cygnet, Southern Tasmania. The Art Gallery resides in one of the first general stores in Cygnet, circa. 1905. A vast open space with high ceilings gives room for large canvases and drawings, artworks and glass jewellery. Meet Richard Stanley, the resident artist and talk about his work. Listen to ambient music as you peruse his original landscape paintings, limited edition prints, open prints and art greeting cards. The gallery is located in a beautiful rural setting with mountain and river views. All work is created by Richard, the resident artist, on the premises. Artworks are based on landscapes in Tasmania with emphasis on the South. Richard makes his own stretched canvases so can make any size to suit the customer's needs. Richard is a prolific producer of commissioned work. ie he can paint favourite personalised photos or can source photos himself of chosen subhects. Stanley's Studio/Gallery is on the main road on the left, as you come into Cygnet from Huonville. Cygnet is a 49-minute drive (55 kilometres) south of Hobart.

Cygnet TAS

29 km away

Cradle Mountain/Dove Lake Tasmania. Original oil painting by Richard Stanley — Image credit: Richard Stanley

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Stanley's Studio and Gallery - The Art of Richard Stanley

Stanley's Studio / Gallery is located in Cygnet, Southern Tasmania, around 50 km south of Hobart. This is an Art Gallery run by award-winning resident artist, Richard Stanley. Come, view, and purchase Richards's Original Oil Paintings, Fine Art Prints, and Greeting Cards. The Gallery is situated on the main street of Cygnet in a beautiful Federation building with stained glass doors and high ornate ceilings. Commission work is encouraged. (Bring your photo to be painted)

Cygnet TAS

29 km away

Sandstone and Stainless Steel Birdbath

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Ripples Art Farm

Ripples Art Farm is located at Petcheys Bay in Southern Tasmania. Founded by artists Ruth and Daren Lindsell, the farm boasts the modern Ripples Art Gallery and studio and a 2km sculpture walk. Ripples Art Gallery showcases Ruth and Daren's work along with 10 other southern Tasmanian artists specialising in sculpture, painting, drawing, wooden furniture, photography, weaving and jewellery. The sculpture walk entails a casual stroll from the banks of the Huon River, through orchards, farmland and bush. Along the loop track are over 20 sculptures and large installations for visitors to discover. Located on the banks of the Huon River, Ripples Art Farm is the perfect place to view local Huon Valley artists and crafts peoples' creative works; enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a rural riverside property and immerse oneself in nature in the surrounding coastal bushland. A 10-minute drive from the much-loved picturesque town of Cygnet; there are numerous route options to get you there, from scenic farmland framed by mountain peaks in all directions to the Cygnet Coast Road taking in the secret beaches and bays of the Huon River and distant majestic Hartz mountains.

Petcheys Bay TAS

29 km away

Lavender in bloom at Lavender Goat Farm in Tasmania's Huon Valley. — Image credit: Ellen Thompson

Agritourism

Lavender Goat Farm

Lavender Goat Farm is a small working lavender farm in Petcheys Bay, in Tasmania's Huon Valley, approximately 60 minutes south of Hobart. Spend an unhurried morning or afternoon experiencing life on the farm. Personally hosted and limited to just six guests, each experience offers the opportunity to walk among the lavender, meet the goats and discover how lavender is grown, harvested and traditionally distilled on a small Tasmanian farm. Guests take part in a traditional lavender distillation, helping to gather and load the lavender into a copper alembic before watching as the essential oil and fragrant hydrosol emerge. When the season allows, lavender is cut fresh from the field. While the still works, guests sit down for morning or afternoon tea featuring homemade seasonal baking and local Huon Valley produce, with time to enjoy the farm and its landscape at an unhurried pace. The lavender is grown and hand-weeded without the use of chemicals. Farm experiences are available by advance booking only, with a maximum of six guests. Private experiences are also available.

Petcheys Bay TAS

29 km away

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