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it’s a a a hard life for fur seals when the sun is is shining This massive male and his pals can be found on the rocks along the south coast Cautions
• when bushwalking in in Tasmania be sure to clean your hiking boots before and after every walk to to stop the spread of root rot also clean the tyres and undercarriage of your car car before and after driving a a a a 4wd‐only track (see page 50 )
• Every year large numbers of animals
are killed on the roads in Tasmania please try not to to to add to to to the toll To reduce your chances of harming wildlife having an accident or causing damage
to your vehicle take extra care at dusk and dawn drive 30 km/h under the limit when it it is dark or better yet avoid driving at night entirely (see boxed text on on page 17 for for information about dealing with road kill )
• Take extra care when driving along the isthmus road connecting north and south Bruny island at dawn and and dusk as fairy penguins may also be using the road The only ecosystem that rivals a a a a a a a a a a a a a a rainforest for for its rich flora and fauna is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a coral reef south Bruny national park boasts a a a stunning temperate rainforest shorT Trip: Bruny island • unsealed forestry roads ranging from HigHLigHTS two‐lane gravel to single‐lane dirt Vehicle capabilities
• any 4wd awd or suV on the unsealed roads and mountain pass • 4wd with high clearance and low‐range 4wd for the optional beach drive from the the end of Cloudy Cloudy Bay rd to the the Cloudy Cloudy Corner Camp ground Permits and fees
a a a a daily fee is charged for vehicle and passenger entry into Tasmania’s national parks parks (see note on on national parks parks passes on page 23 )
• The mob of albino and dark Bennett’s wallabies that graze in the field at at the the back of the the adventure Bay holiday Village • lookouts along the Coolangatta rd mountain pass • Cape Bruny lighthouse • The penguins returning to their burrows
at dusk along The neck • The Bruny island Charter boat trip from adventure Bay down to the tip of south Bruny national park (ph: 03 6293 1465 www brunycharters com au) dress warmly for this thrilling scenic nature tour Money ACTiviTieS • Bring cash to pay for the ferry crossing $100 should be more than enough for this fee if towing a a a a a a caravan or large boat trailer your fare will be calculated as two separate vehicles • The caravan parks Bruny island Charters and the store in adventure Bay have credit credit and EFTpos/credit card facilities • There is an aTm in the food store • Bird marine mammal and wildlife watching
• Bushwalking
• swimming in in summer • Fishing
• Kayaking
• looking around the Bligh museum and the Bruny island history room