Adventure Bay is a large eastern-facing bay on South Bruny. Adventure Bay is one of the main townships of Bruny Island. It is approximately 35 minutes drive from Roberts Point. Adventure Bay is the base of a number of the island's main walks and a variety of tourist attractions. The Adventure Bay Beach is a popular spot for swimming as it is one of the more sheltered beaches on the island.
The area is also of cultural and historical significance with a decorated history. Adventure Bay was named after Captain Tobias Furneaux's ship 'The Adventure' in 1773. The area was visited by Furneaux and also Captains Cook, Bligh, D'Entrecasteaux and Tobin in the 1700s.
Attractions
- Bruny Island Charters
- The Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration
- Captain Cook's Landing Place
- Ol'Kid Fishing Charters
- Paddle Boats and Kayaks for Hire
- South Bruny National Park
Walks
- Mavista Nature Walk (20 minutes return)
- Grass Point (1 hour return)
- Mt Mangana (1½ hours return)
- Fluted Cape (2½ hours return)
Food/Dining
- Adventure Bay General Store
- HIBA - Island Produce
- Hothouse Café
- The White Wallaby Café
Accommodation
- 970 Adventure Bay Road
- Adventure Bay Holiday Village
- Bruny Island Retreat
- Captain Cook Caravan Park
- The Cockpit
- Lumeah
- Mavista Cottages
- Morella Island Retreats
- Serena Lodge
Facilities & General Services
- ATM
- Boat Ramp
- Petrol
- Toilet